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ArticleCureus2023

Advancements and Challenges in Neurosurgical Practice in India: Where Do We Stand?

Abhijit Ravindra Chandankhede, Snehal D Thombre

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Article in Cureus, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

2 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

2 authors.

Abhijit Ravindra ChandankhedeDepartment of Neurosurgery, Shree Siddheshwar Multispeciality Hospital, Dhule, IND.
Snehal D ThombreDepartment of Anaesthesiology, Institute of Medical Sciences and SUM Hospital, Bhubaneswar, IND.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The challenges facing neurosurgical healthcare in India include accessibility, affordability, infrastructure, medical malpractice, and training and education. The lack of infrastructure and shortage of trained professionals are significant issues impacting the quality of care provided to patients. To address these challenges, there is a need for increased investment in facilities, expanding access to specialized equipment, increasing the number of trained staff, and improving the overall quality of healthcare facilities. Collaboration between government, private sector, and non-profit organizations is also necessary to ensure that patients receive comprehensive, high-quality care, regardless of their location or ability to pay. Additionally, addressing the shortage of trained neurosurgeons, neurologists, and neuroanesthesiologist in India is crucial to meet the growing demand for their services.

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advances in neurosurgerychallenges in healthcareglobal healthcare systemsneurosurgeryrural neurosurgery

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PMID37223140
PMCPMC10202341

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