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Ulrick Sidney Kanmounye1, Adam Ammar2,3, Myron Rolle2,4
1Global Neurosurgery Initiative, Program in Global Surgery and Social Change, Harvard Medical School, 641 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, 02115, USA. ulricksidney@gmail.com.
Chinese Neurosurgical Journal
|August 1, 2021
Summary
Millions of neurosurgical cases remain untreated annually due to a global shortage of neurosurgical care providers. This perspective emphasizes the critical need to measure the neurosurgical workforce effectively.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Global Health Workforce
- Healthcare Access
Background:
- An estimated 5 million neurosurgical cases are untreated each year globally.
- A significant contributing factor is the insufficient number of neurosurgical care providers.
- The World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies has been tracking neurosurgical provider numbers since 2016.
Discussion:
- This perspective addresses the rationale (why), timing (when), and methodology (how) for assessing the global neurosurgical workforce.
- It highlights the importance of workforce metrics for understanding and addressing neurosurgical care gaps.
- The discussion underscores the need for standardized and consistent workforce measurement.
Key Insights:
- The global neurosurgical workforce is inadequate to meet patient needs.
- Systematic monitoring of the neurosurgical workforce is essential for strategic planning.
- Understanding workforce dynamics is crucial for improving access to neurosurgical care.
Outlook:
- Future efforts should focus on developing robust frameworks for neurosurgical workforce assessment.
- International collaboration is vital for comprehensive global neurosurgical workforce data collection.
- Improved workforce data will inform policies aimed at expanding neurosurgical capacity and reducing untreated cases.
