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Surgery's role in addressing population health needs
1University of Washington, WA, USA.
JPMA. the Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association
|January 31, 2019
Summary
Addressing the global burden of surgical conditions requires a strategic approach. This involves identifying cost-effective surgical interventions and overcoming barriers like financial constraints to ensure equitable access to quality care.
Area of Science:
- Global Health
- Surgical Care
- Public Health Policy
Background:
- Significant global burden of death and disability from treatable surgical conditions.
- Previous global initiatives include World Health Assembly resolution (WHA68.15) and Lancet Commission on Global Surgery.
- Disease Control Priorities project also addresses surgical care needs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline a logical, country-level approach to improve access to essential surgical interventions.
- To identify cost-effective surgical procedures for broad availability.
- To address barriers hindering access to quality surgical care.
Main Methods:
- Defining cost-effective surgical interventions for national implementation.
- Identifying and analyzing barriers to surgical care access, including financial obstacles.
- Developing monitoring mechanisms to ensure quality and access.
Main Results:
- Progress is achievable in diverse settings through a structured, logical approach.
- Addressing financial barriers is crucial for equitable surgical care.
- Monitoring systems are essential for verifying access to quality care.
Conclusions:
- Collaborative efforts between surgery and public health are necessary.
- A systematic approach can reduce the burden of surgical disease globally.
- Ensuring access to cost-effective surgical interventions is a key public health goal.