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Neurosurgical manpower: the physician's viewpoint

C Watts, R C Mendenhall, S E Radecki

Journal of Neurosurgery

|May 1, 1982

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Most neurosurgeons find the current neurosurgical manpower supply adequate, while other specialists, particularly primary care physicians, perceive a shortage. This national study highlights differing views on neurosurgeon workforce needs.

Area of Science:

Medical Workforce Studies
Neurosurgery Workforce Analysis
Physician Opinion Surveys

Background:

Assessing the adequacy of healthcare professional supply is crucial for effective healthcare delivery.
Neurosurgery is a specialized field with unique workforce considerations.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate neurosurgeons' and other physicians' perceptions of the neurosurgical manpower supply.
To identify differences in opinion across various medical and surgical specialties.

Main Methods:

A national survey was conducted among physicians in 24 medical and surgical specialties.
Data collected included opinions on the adequacy of neurosurgical manpower.

Main Results:

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60.1% of neurosurgeons found the manpower supply adequate, while 30.4% considered it excessive.

Neurologists' opinions mirrored neurosurgeons', but other specialists were less likely to see an excess and more likely to perceive a shortage.

Primary care physicians were most likely to report a shortage of neurosurgeons.

Conclusions:

A significant portion of neurosurgeons and neurologists believe the current neurosurgical workforce is adequate or excessive.
Other medical specialties, especially primary care, perceive a shortage, indicating a potential disparity in workforce needs perception.