The World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies Young Neurosurgeons Survey (Part I): Demographics, Resources, and Education.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Providing a comprehensive and effective neurosurgical service requires adequate numbers of well-trained, resourced, and motivated neurosurgeons. The survey aims to better understand 1) the demographics of young neurosurgeons worldwide; 2) the challenges in training and resources that they face; 3) perceived barriers; and 4) needs for development.

Methods

This was a cross-sectional study in which a widely disseminated online survey (April 2018-November 2019) was used to procure a nonprobabilistic sample from current neurosurgical trainees and those within 10 years of training. Data were grouped by World Bank income classifications and analyzed using χ² tests because of its categorical nature.

Results

There were 1294 respondents, with 953 completed

SUBMITTER: Gnanakumar S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7573644 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature