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ArticleEuropean journal of neurology2026

Climate Change: A National Survey on Viewpoints of Italian Epilepsy-Care Professionals.

Emanuele Bartolini, Simona Balestrini, Giulia Battaglia, Pia Bernardo, Giovanni Falcicchio, Francesco Fortunato, Manuela Lo Bianco, Silvia Pradella, Teresa Ravizza, Alessandra Rossi and 4 more

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Article in European journal of neurology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Emanuele BartoliniDepartment of Developmental Neurosciences, IRCCS Stella Maris Foundation, Pisa, Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5683-1941
Simona BalestriniNeuroscience and Human Genetics Department, Meyer Children's Hospital IRCCS, University of Florence, Florence, Italy.
Giulia BattagliaEpilepsy Unit, Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta, Milan, Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7496-2083
Pia BernardoDepartment of Neurosciences, Pediatric Neuropsichiatry Unit, Santobono-Pausilipon Children's Hospital, AORN, Naples, Italy.
Giovanni FalcicchioDepartment of Translational Biomedicine and Neurosciences (DiBraiN), University of Bari, Bari, Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0745-5246
Francesco FortunatoDepartment of Medical and Surgical Sciences, Institute of Neurology, Magna Graecia University, Catanzaro, Italy.
Manuela Lo BiancoUnit of Pediatric Clinic, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, A.O.U. Policlinico G. Rodolico-San Marco, University of Catania, Catania, Italy.
Silvia PradellaNeurology Unit, USL Tuscany Center, Prato, Italy.
Teresa RavizzaDepartment of Acute Brain and Cardiovascular Injury, Istituto di Ricerche Farmacologiche Mario Negri IRCCS, Milan, Italy.
Alessandra RossiDepartment of Pediatrics, Ospedale Santo Spirito, Azienda Sanitaria Pescara, Pescara, Italy.
Leila ZummoNeurology and Stroke Unit, P.O. ARNAS-Civico, Palermo, Italy.
Annamaria VezzaniDepartment of Acute Brain and Cardiovascular Injury, Istituto di Ricerche Farmacologiche Mario Negri IRCCS, Milan, Italy.
Emilio RussoCRUISE Research Center, Department of Health Sciences, University Magna Graecia, Catanzaro, Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1279-8123
Italian League against Epilepsy (LICE) Climate Change Study Group

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This work partially grant-RC, Italian Ministry of Health
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveTo assess awareness, attitudes, and preparedness among Italian epilepsy-care professionals regarding the impact of climate change on epilepsy management.

methodsWe conducted a national, anonymous Italian-language online survey distributed through professional networks and scientific societies (LICE, SNO). The questionnaire included Likert-scale items, closed-ended responses were summarized descriptively.

resultsWe collected 167 responses from a heterogeneous sample by professional role and geographical area. All respondents acknowledged that global warming is occurring; 100% rated its impact on future generations as moderate-to-severe, and 84.3% reported moderate-to-severe concern for their patients. Support was high for continuing professional education on climate and health (99.4%), patient educational materials (88.6%), and workplace sustainability guidelines (97%). Individual mitigation actions were common (e.g., 93.3% reported recycling more frequently), whereas institutional initiatives were less consistently reported (e.g., 46.1% reported telemedicine use and 42.6% reported no transportation-related initiatives).

conclusionsItalian epilepsy-care professionals demonstrate high awareness and concern regarding climate change and its impact on patients. While support for education and sustainability initiatives is strong, translation into institutional and research practices remains limited, highlighting the need for targeted policies and infrastructure.

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Attitude of Health PersonnelClimate ChangeEpilepsyHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHealth PersonnelAdultFemaleHumansItalyMaleMiddle AgedSurveys and Questionnaires

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