2017
DOI: 10.6061/clinics/2017(08)06
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Community Care Administration of Spinal Deformities in the Brazilian Public Health System

Abstract: OBJECTIVE:Underfunding of the surgical treatment of complex spinal deformities has been an important reason for the steadily growing waiting lists in publicly funded healthcare systems. The aim of this study is to characterize the management of the treatment of spinal deformities in the public healthcare system.METHODS:A cross-sectional study of 60 patients with complex pediatric spinal deformities waiting for treatment in December 2013 was performed. The evaluated parameters were place of origin, waiting time… Show more

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“…This, associated with the underfunding of SUS, has led to a steadily increase in the surgical waiting list. 2,3 Emerging evidence suggest that the treatment for scoliosis is time-sensitive, as scoliosis worsens with spinal growth and over time. [4][5][6][7] As patients wait for treatment, particularly children and youths, their spine deformities deteriorate, becoming more complex and morbid, thus causing undue emotional distress for the patients and their families.…”
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“…This, associated with the underfunding of SUS, has led to a steadily increase in the surgical waiting list. 2,3 Emerging evidence suggest that the treatment for scoliosis is time-sensitive, as scoliosis worsens with spinal growth and over time. [4][5][6][7] As patients wait for treatment, particularly children and youths, their spine deformities deteriorate, becoming more complex and morbid, thus causing undue emotional distress for the patients and their families.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…This, associated with the underfunding of SUS, has led to a steadily increase in the surgical waiting list. 2 3…”
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“…With the objective of improving resource allocation, the Brazilian Spine Society ( i.e. SBC) launched a national multicenter survey to establish the causes of delay in treatment for patients with pediatric scoliosis 1,2 …”
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“…O atraso no diagnóstico e no encaminhamento para o centro de referência, e a presença ou não de planos ou seguros de saúde também são fatores que podem justificar a gravidade das deformidades no momento da cirurgia. [37][38][39][40][41]…”
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