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War in Ukraine: a neurosurgical perspective.
Daniel Dubinski1, Volodymyr Kolesnyk2
1Department of Neurosurgery, Rostock University Medical Center, Rostock, Germany. daniel.dubinski@med.uni-rostock.de.
Acta Neurochirurgica
|October 20, 2022
Summary
Ukrainian neurosurgeons face significant challenges due to the ongoing war, impacting their professional and personal lives. This survey reveals the severe effects of the armed conflict on neurosurgical care and practitioners in Ukraine.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Conflict Medicine
- Public Health
Background:
- The war in Ukraine has caused widespread infrastructure damage and civilian displacement, increasing the demand for neurosurgical services.
- The specific impact of the ongoing armed conflict on neurosurgical practice in Ukraine remains largely unquantified.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the current state of neurosurgical practice in Ukraine amidst the ongoing war.
- To understand the effects of the conflict on neurosurgeons' professional and personal lives.
Main Methods:
- A cloud-based questionnaire with 10 questions was distributed via email to neurosurgical societies in Ukraine.
- The online survey was sent to all 134 neurosurgery departments across Ukraine between June and July 2022.
Main Results:
- A response rate of 72% was achieved, with 96 out of 134 departments returning the questionnaire.
- The survey gathered data on the field of activity and the profound impact of the war on Ukrainian neurosurgeons.
Conclusions:
- The study provides critical insights into the challenges faced by Ukrainian neurosurgeons during wartime.
- Findings highlight the severe consequences of the conflict on the provision of neurosurgical care and the well-being of neurosurgical professionals.
