Global Perspectives on Task Shifting and Task Sharing in Neurosurgery.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Neurosurgical task shifting and task sharing (TS/S), delegating clinical care to non-neurosurgeons, is ongoing in many hospital systems in which neurosurgeons are scarce. Although TS/S can increase access to treatment, it remains highly controversial. This survey investigated perceptions of neurosurgical TS/S to elucidate whether it is a permissible temporary solution to the global workforce deficit.

Methods

The survey was distributed to a convenience sample of individuals providing neurosurgical care. A digital survey link was distributed through electronic mailing lists of continental neurosurgical societies and various collectives, conference announcements, and social media platforms (July 2018-January 2019). Data were analyzed by descriptive statistics and uni

SUBMITTER: Robertson FC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7154229 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature