The “Intersectoral Global Action Plan (IGAP) on epilepsy and other neurological disorders 2022-2031” is a comprehensive plan adopted by the World Health Organization (WHO) Member States in May 2022. It aims to improve access to treatment, care, and quality of life for individuals with neurological disorders, their families and caregivers; as well as preventing new cases; and promoting brain health across the life-course.
Nurses make up the most significant number of healthcare providers globally. Around the world neuroscience nurses provide care to individuals and families with neurological disorders in many different roles and settings that vary from region to region and in relation to economic, social, cultural, and racial/ethnic diversity.
Neuroscience nurses are ideally positioned to help implement the IGAP strategic objectives, but to do that nurses need to understand the IGAP and the actions to be undertaken by all stakeholders to attain the global targets.
This interactive presentation will be divided into 3 sections and will include: Introduction: providing an overview of what IGAP is, with a focus on where nursing practice intersects with the IGAP strategic initiatives Discussion: providing the opportunity for attendees to consider examples where neuroscience nurses can and do meet IGAP strategic objectives; and to consider situations, practice settings and at-risk communities in their own regions where further nursing actions could improve neurological care Past, Present and Future Considerations: will challenge attendees to consider where we are now, what else can we do, and how we move forward to improve care for individuals with neurological disorders.
