Access to training in neurosurgery (Part 1): Global perspectives and contributing factors of barriers to access.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Neurological disorders are one of the leading causes of death and disability adjusted life years (DALYs). Efforts have been made to increase the neurosurgical workforce in an attempt to address the global disease burden. Despite these efforts, there continues to be a shortage of neurosurgeons in both high-income countries (HICs) and low-and middle-income countries (LMICs).

Research question

The aim of the study was to identify the barriers to neurosurgical training in LMICs and HICs.

Materials and methods

We administered an electronic survey targeting medical students, neurosurgery residents, and recent neurosurgery graduates from 69 countries in both HICs and LMICs. Questions were framed to assess barriers to training.

Results

Of the 198 responses

SUBMITTER: Sarpong K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9560711 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature