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Public Engagement and Neurology: An Update.
- Source :
- Brain Sciences (2076-3425); Apr2021, Vol. 11 Issue 4, p429-429, 1p
- Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- Background: Public engagement (PE) is defined as the involvement of "specialists who listen, develop their understanding, and interact with non-specialists in non-profit activities of educational, cultural, and social nature to engage the public in science-related matters". The public health relevance of PE consists in building up a scientifically literate society, able to participate in and support scientific and technological developments and their implications for educational settings. Neurological disorders account for 35% of all diseases. PE could have a positive impact on the lives of people affected by neurological diseases. Method: This review evaluates the role of PE in dementia, stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraine, neurogenetics, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Results and Conclusions: PE can provide accessible information, support research activities and prevention through appropriate lifestyles, and increase knowledge and awareness of neurological disorders, improving their diagnosis and treatment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 20763425
- Volume :
- 11
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Brain Sciences (2076-3425)
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 150895606
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3390/brainsci11040429