Global neurosurgery over a 60-year period: Conceptual foundations, time reference, emerging Co-ordinates and prospects for collaborative interventions in low and middle income countries.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

We evaluated salient initiatives invested in global neurosurgery over a 60-year period.

Research question

What are the Phases, Achievements, Challenges, and Lessons of Global Neurosurgery.

Methods

A 60-year retrospective study from 1960 to 2020 analyzing the major phases, lessons, and progress notes. We reviewed the foundational need questions and innovated tools used to answer them.

Results

Three phases defining our study period were identified. In the early phase, birthing academic units and the onset of individual volunteerism were dominant concepts. The 2nd phase is summarized by the rise of volunteerism and surgical camps.The third phase is heralded by advocacy and strategies for achieving care equity. The defining moment is the Lancet commiss

SUBMITTER: Uche EO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9729807 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature