Our mission statement
The mission of the International Pediatric Balance Network (IPBN) is to foster collaboration and enhance the understanding of pediatric balance disorders through global research and education. The IPBN aims to create a unified platform for professionals in the field to share knowledge, develop evidence-based guidelines, and support the establishment and growth of pediatric balance programs worldwide. By uniting experts and healthcare providers, the network seeks to improve assessment and management of balance disorders in children and increase awareness within both specialized and general medical communities.
Our goals and objectives
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Online community network through a formal messaging/networking platform
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Increase influence and presence of pediatric balance medicine including vestibular medicine in (inter)national conferences, meetings and groups
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Consensus criteria for diagnosis and management of balance especially vestibular disorders in children
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Increase awareness about pediatric balance with a special focus on vestibular disorders among other pediatric medical disciplines
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Creating an academic forum for dissemination of knowledge among the wider peer group
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Help new pediatric balance and vestibular programs to get started and grow around the world
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Annual or biannual international conference (hybrid)
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Pediatric balance and vestibular training courses or fellowship programs
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Research collaborations, scientific funding applications, and multi-center research database
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Online support platforms for families and children (e.g. support groups, information brochures, videos)
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