The importance of neurosurgical nursing in low- and middle-income countries - a critical review.

IF 1.7 Q2 MEDICINE, GENERAL & INTERNAL
Annals of Medicine and Surgery Pub Date : 2025-01-31 eCollection Date: 2025-02-01 DOI:10.1097/MS9.0000000000002910
Samuel Inshutiyimana, Olivier Uwishema, Nagham Ramadan, Laura Ghanem, Zeina Al Maaz, Victoire Mukamitari, Magda Wojtara, Sarah Mshaymesh
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Abstract

Background: Neurosurgical nursing involves the provision of pre- and post-operative care to neurologic patients. Specialized nurses in the field of neurosurgery are vital for patient outcomes and wellbeing. Nevertheless, there is underestimation and limited access to neurosurgical nursing in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). This review primarily aims to shed light on the significance of nursing in the neurosurgical department of LMICs. It provides insight into the healthcare systems, the collaborative approaches that emerged in this concern, and the issues pertaining to integrating neurosurgical nursing in these countries.

Methods: Literature search was conducted from March 2024, where the articles were retrieved from PubMed/Medline, EBSCOhost, Google Scholar, and Embase. The terms "neurosurgical nursing," "neurosurgery," "neurosurgical care," "neurosurgical nurses," and "low- and middle-income countries OR LMICs" were used to search relevant studies. Previous articles discussing neurosurgical care in LMICs were considered in this review.

Results: Nurses participate in 90% of interactions between healthcare providers and patients. They provide holistic care by considering the physical, cultural, and psychosociological needs pertaining to their patients. Furthermore, they possess ability to establish rapport via communication with patients which improves the standard of care delivered. To achieve results satisfactory to the wellbeing of affected populations, neurosurgical disciplines necessitate the aid of skilled nursing colleagues. However, there is a lack of relevant technology, innovations, and funding alongside human resources in LMICs.

Conclusion: Education, training, and dynamic collaboration are crucial factors for neurosurgical nurses to provide the best quality of care to patients. It is also pivotal to focus on research concerning the present issue, implement further policies which encourage dynamic cooperation between the neurosurgical multidisciplinary team, and collaborate on a global level to enhance neurosurgical nursing in LMICs.

神经外科护理在低收入和中等收入国家的重要性-一个重要的审查。
背景:神经外科护理包括为神经病人提供术前和术后护理。神经外科领域的专业护士对患者的预后和健康至关重要。然而,在低收入和中等收入国家(LMICs),人们对神经外科护理的认识被低估,而且获得机会有限。本文综述的主要目的是阐明护理在中低收入国家神经外科的重要性。它提供了对医疗保健系统的洞察,在这种关注中出现的合作方法,以及与这些国家整合神经外科护理有关的问题。方法:从2024年3月开始进行文献检索,文章检索自PubMed/Medline、EBSCOhost、谷歌Scholar和Embase。使用术语“神经外科护理”、“神经外科”、“神经外科护理”、“神经外科护士”和“低收入和中等收入国家或LMICs”来搜索相关研究。本综述参考了先前讨论中低收入国家神经外科护理的文章。结果:护士参与了90%的医护人员与患者之间的互动。他们通过考虑患者的身体、文化和心理社会学需求来提供整体护理。此外,他们有能力通过与患者沟通来建立融洽的关系,从而提高所提供的护理标准。为了使受影响人群的健康得到满意的结果,神经外科学科需要熟练的护理同事的帮助。然而,中低收入国家缺乏相关技术、创新和资金以及人力资源。结论:教育、培训和动态协作是神经外科护士为患者提供最佳护理质量的关键因素。重点关注当前问题的研究,实施进一步的政策,鼓励神经外科多学科团队之间的动态合作,并在全球范围内合作,以提高中低收入国家的神经外科护理水平。
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