Publications by authors named "C E Catsman-Berrevoets"

This longitudinal prospective cohort study examined participation between 6 months and 1.5 years after pediatric mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI) in 68 children aged 6-18 years. Levels of participation in different settings remain mostly stable between 6 months and 1.

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Neurological conditions are the leading cause of death and disability combined. This public health crisis has become a global priority with the introduction of WHO's Intersectoral Global Action Plan on Epilepsy and Other Neurological Disorders 2022-2031 (IGAP). 18 months after this plan was adopted, global neurology stakeholders, including representatives of the OneNeurology Partnership (a consortium uniting global neurology organisations), take stock and advocate for urgent acceleration of IGAP implementation.

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Pediatric neurology is the medical subspecialty responsible for diagnosing and managing diseases and disorders of the nervous system in childhood and adolescence. In many, but not all, regions of the world, the discipline of pediatric neurology is recognized as a specialty or subspecialty of either neurology or pediatrics. Significant knowledge and competencies in this area are necessary to be effective in clinical practice.

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Article Synopsis
  • Neurological disorders are a growing global issue, particularly in low-resource settings, highlighting the need for improved brain health services.
  • The World Health Organization's new plan emphasizes the importance of addressing these disorders for population well-being and economic growth, revealing a chance to enhance neurological care.
  • The proposed "neurological quadrangle" focuses on four main areas: surveillance, prevention, acute care, and rehabilitation, advocating for innovative strategies that include holistic approaches and equitable access to services for all people.
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