摘要
目的：全球神经外科需求得不到满足是一项重大挑战，全球神经外科教育和培训机会不平等也是如此。使命：BRAIN 是一家非营利性组织，致力于为服务不足地区的患者和医疗服务提供者提供神经外科专业知识和资源。该组织在全球范围内运作，地方分会主要由医科学生参与。在过去几年中，该组织在欧洲的影响力不断扩大，其举措有助于形成一种应对全球神经外科挑战的国际方法。作者旨在调查由学生领导的组织（如 "Mission:BRAIN"）对全球神经外科的影响，重点关注低收入国家和中低收入国家，同时评估欧洲小组在最初两年内观察到的变化：方法：采用定量和定性分析来调查分会、会员和活动数量的变化。结果：在 2022 年至 2023 年期间，欧洲分会的数量、会员数量和活动数量均有所增长：结果：2022 年至 2023 年间，欧洲分会的数量增加了 150%（n = 10），会员人数翻了一番。在 102 名调查对象中，56.9% 为女性，42.2% 为男性。同样，活动数量增长了 240%，教育活动显著增加（325%，p = 0.007）。活动参与度增加了 10.13%，反映出会员的兴趣和参与度不断提高。对于大多数会员（72.6%）来说，欧洲地区的活动提高了全球对神经外科护理在服务不足地区的重要性的认识；对于 45.1% 的会员来说，外联活动有效地向非医疗受众宣传了神经外科护理的重要性。67.6%的会员认为，欧洲分会促进了医学生和医疗服务提供者之间的合作和知识共享。此外，59% 的会员认为 "Mission:BRAIN "计划有助于解决神经外科护理和教育方面的差距：结论：Mission:BRAIN 在欧洲的发展展示了医学生的关键作用。该组织活动的影响表明，学生们有潜力为弥合全球医疗和教育差距的总体努力做出贡献，并呼吁他们积极参与和认可。Objective: Unmet global neurosurgical needs pose a significant challenge, as do unequal opportunities for neurosurgical education and training across the globe. Mission:BRAIN is a nonprofit organization working to provide neurosurgical expertise and resources to both patients and healthcare providers in underserved areas. It operates globally, with local chapters involving primarily medical students. Its presence in Europe has expanded in the last few years with initiatives that contribute to shaping an international approach to global neurosurgery challenges. The authors aim to investigate the impact of student-led organizations, such as Mission:BRAIN, on global neurosurgery, with a focus on low-income countries and low- to middle-income countries, while also assessing the changes observed within the European group during its initial 2 years.
Methods: Quantitative and qualitative analyses were employed to investigate changes in the number of chapters, members, and events. The perceived impact was evaluated using a Likert scale survey administered to European members.
Results: Between 2022 and 2023, the number of European chapters increased by 150% (n = 10) and memberships doubled. Of the 102 survey respondents, 56.9% were female and 42.2% were male. Similarly, the number of events grew by 240%, with a significant increase in educational events (325%, p = 0.007). Participation in events increased by 10.13%, reflecting growing interest and engagement. For most members (72.6%), the activities in the European region have increased global awareness of the importance of neurosurgical care in underserved areas; for 45.1% of them, outreach events have effectively communicated the importance of neurosurgical care to nonmedical audiences. For 67.6% of the members, European chapters have contributed to fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing among medical students and healthcare providers. Furthermore, 59% agreed that Mission:BRAIN initiatives have contributed to addressing disparities in neurosurgical care and education.
Conclusions: Mission:BRAIN's growth in Europe showcases the pivotal role of medical students. The impact of the organization's activities demonstrates the students' potential to contribute to the overarching effort of bridging worldwide gaps in healthcare and education and calls for their active participation and recognition.
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