Global surgery education in Europe: a landscape analysis

Velin, Lotta; Lebbe, Iris; Koehl, Emmanuelle; Willemse, Gauthier; Vervoort, Dominique

doi:10.1093/bjsopen/zrac001

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“… 16 These findings are consistent outside of North America; only 4.6% of medical schools in Europe have an associated global surgery center. 22 These data demonstrate the need to expand the accessibility of global surgical opportunities for trainees across specialties and around the globe.…”

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Global cardiothoracic surgery: A survey of trainees’ interests and barriers

Lin,

Hoffner-Heinike,

Clair

et al. 2023

JTCVS Open

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Global cardiothoracic surgery: A survey of trainees’ interests and barriers

Lin,

Hoffner-Heinike,

Clair

et al. 2023

JTCVS Open

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“…A comprehensive understanding of the challenges impeding global progress and the necessary remedial measure in global surgery requires rigorous knowledge of the evidence base that informs global surgical plans and strategies. Previously conducted studies focussed on different aspects of global surgery scholarship, such as the use of the term ‘global surgery’ in published literature, [ 10 ] an assessment of authorship demographics, [ 17 ] a systematic review of north-south training partnerships in surgery, [ 18 ] a landscape analysis of academic global surgery programs, [ 7 ] a scoping review and taxonomy of global surgery education and training, [ 19 ] and a mapping of global surgery education in Europe [ 20 ]. However, an assessment of the current gaps in the overall global surgery research agenda and its potential drivers remains unknown, despite its importance for the development of impactful scholarship to drive policy and practice and ultimately strengthen surgical systems.…”

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Identifying critical gaps in research to advance global surgery by 2030: a systematic mapping review

Kebede,

Tor,

Aklilu

et al. 2023

BMC Health Serv Res

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Progress on surgical system strengthening has been slow due to a disconnect between evidence generation and the information required for effective policymaking. This systematic mapping review sought to assess critical research gaps in the field of global surgery guided by the World Health Organisation Health Systems building block framework, analysis of authorship and funding patterns, and an exploration of emerging research partnership networks. Literature was systematically mapped to identify, screen, and synthesize results of publications in the global surgery field between 2015 and March 2022. We searched four databases and included literature published in seven languages. A social network analysis determined the network attributes of research institutions and their transient relationships in shaping the global surgery research agenda. We identified 2,298 relevant studies out of 92,720 unique articles searched. Research output increased from 453 in 2015-16 to 552 in 2021-22, largely due to literature on Covid-19 impacts on surgery. Sub-Saharan Africa (792/2298) and South Asia (331/2298) were the most studied regions, although high-income countries represented a disproportionate number of first (42%) and last (43%) authors. Service delivery received the most attention, including the surgical burden and quality and safety of services, followed by capacity-building efforts in low- and middle-income countries. Critical research in economics and financing, essential infrastructure and supplies, and surgical leadership necessary to guide policy decisions at the country level were lacking. Global surgical systems remain largely under-researched. Knowledge diffusion requires an emphasis on developing sustainable research partnerships and capacity across low- and middle-income countries. A renewed focus must be given to equipping countries with tools for effective decision-making to enhance investments in high-quality surgical services.

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2022

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Global surgery education in Europe: a landscape analysis

Cited by 4 publications

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Global cardiothoracic surgery: A survey of trainees’ interests and barriers

Global cardiothoracic surgery: A survey of trainees’ interests and barriers

Identifying critical gaps in research to advance global surgery by 2030: a systematic mapping review

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