Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

A survey of general surgeons in rural Missouri: potential for rapid decrease in work force.

J J Stevermer, G J Supattanasiri, H Williamson

    The Journal of Rural Health : Official Journal of the American Rural Health Association and the National Rural Health Care Association
    |May 17, 2001
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Evaluating the effectiveness and acceptability of two positive body image media micro-interventions among children aged 4-6 years old - a study protocol.

    BMC public health·2024
    Same author

    2021 Canadian Surgery Forum: Virtual, online Sept. 21-24, 2021.

    Canadian journal of surgery. Journal canadien de chirurgie·2022
    Same author

    Acceptability and feasibility of an online psychosocial intervention for Dutch adolescents with a visible difference: A mixed-methods study.

    Body image·2022
    Same author

    'Everybody's Different: The Appearance Game'. A randomised controlled trial evaluating an appearance-related board game intervention with children aged 9-11 years.

    Body image·2020
    Same author

    Anxiety and depression in adolescents with a visible difference: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

    Body image·2020
    Same author

    Consensus research priorities for facial palsy: A Delphi survey of patients, carers, clinicians and researchers.

    Journal of plastic, reconstructive & aesthetic surgery : JPRAS·2018
    Same journal

    Early Evidence of Geographic Variation in Medicare Participation Among Newly Eligible Mental Health Providers Following the 2024 Coverage Expansion.

    The Journal of rural health : official journal of the American Rural Health Association and the National Rural Health Care Association·2026
    Same journal

    The Effect of Rural Versus Urban Residence on Risk of Unplanned Readmission and Death in Older Veterans Discharged From VA Hospitals.

    The Journal of rural health : official journal of the American Rural Health Association and the National Rural Health Care Association·2026
    Same journal

    Bridging the Rural Mental Health Gap: Telehealth Delivery of Specialized CBT and MBCT for Veterans With Parkinson's Disease.

    The Journal of rural health : official journal of the American Rural Health Association and the National Rural Health Care Association·2026
    Same journal

    Relationship Between Food Security and Walking for Transportation: Findings by Region and Rurality.

    The Journal of rural health : official journal of the American Rural Health Association and the National Rural Health Care Association·2026
    Same journal

    Rural-Urban Differences in Use of Mental Health Care for Serious Mental Illness at the Veterans Health Administration: A Retrospective Cohort Analysis.

    The Journal of rural health : official journal of the American Rural Health Association and the National Rural Health Care Association·2026
    Same journal

    Tailoring the Relational Playbook for Cardiology Teams to the Rural Hospital Medicine Setting: A Multi-Method Pre-Implementation Evaluation.

    The Journal of rural health : official journal of the American Rural Health Association and the National Rural Health Care Association·2026
    See all related articles

    Rural general surgeons are aging, with many feeling unprepared for practice. Without intervention, a significant decline in rural surgical care is projected within a decade.

    Area of Science:

    • Rural Health
    • Surgical Workforce
    • Healthcare Access

    Background:

    • General surgeons are vital to rural healthcare delivery.
    • An aging surgeon population and concerns about new graduates' preparedness threaten rural surgical capacity.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess the demographics, practice scope, and challenges of rural general surgeons in Missouri.
    • To identify potential future trends in the rural surgical workforce.

    Main Methods:

    • A telephone survey was conducted with 39 general surgeons practicing in rural Missouri.
    • The survey collected data on surgeon age, practice scope, training, and professional experiences.

    Main Results:

    • Over half of surveyed surgeons were 55 or older.

    Related Experiment Videos

  • Most reported a broader surgical scope than urban counterparts; half felt new graduates were unprepared for rural practice.
  • Seventy percent of practice was general surgery, with significant portions in specialty surgery and primary care.

    • Conclusions:

    • The current rural general surgeon workforce is aging, with concerns about future preparedness.
    • Professional isolation and a lack of specific rural training were noted.
    • Without proactive measures, a substantial reduction in rural general surgeons is anticipated in the next decade, impacting healthcare access.