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What is global surgery? Identifying misconceptions among health professionals
Mackenzie N Abraham1, Peter J Abraham2, Herbert Chen2
1School of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA.
American Journal of Surgery
|November 19, 2019
Summary
The term "global surgery" is not well understood by most healthcare professionals. Younger professionals and those with global health experience were more likely to understand the concept.
Area of Science:
- Academic Surgery
- Global Health
- Healthcare Workforce Education
Background:
- Global surgery is an emerging academic field.
- The precise definition and understanding of "global surgery" among healthcare professionals remain unclear.
- This study investigates the comprehension of global surgery within the healthcare community.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the current understanding of the term "global surgery" among diverse healthcare professionals.
- To identify factors influencing the perception and definition of global surgery.
- To explore the existing knowledge and interest in global surgery and global health.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative survey of 100 healthcare professionals, including medical students, residents, physicians, nurses, and allied health staff.
- Utilized a six-question survey to gather perceptions on global surgery.
- Coded and analyzed interview responses to identify recurring themes and understanding.
Main Results:
- A significant majority (61%) of participants could not define "global surgery."
- Healthcare professionals under 40 years of age demonstrated a higher likelihood of providing an accurate definition.
- Among those familiar with global surgery, a substantial portion had prior global health exposure and expressed strong interest in global health or surgery.
Conclusions:
- The term "global surgery" lacks widespread understanding among healthcare professionals, despite its academic prevalence.
- There is a need for clearer definitions regarding the roles of a "global surgeon" and career pathways in global surgery.
- Further research and educational initiatives are needed to establish a common understanding and framework for global surgery.
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