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Review
. 2024 Oct;35(4):401-410.
doi: 10.1016/j.nec.2024.05.002. Epub 2024 Jul 2.

The Role of Policy in Global Neurosurgery

Faith C Robertson  1 , Kee B Park  2 , Walter D Johnson  3
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The Role of Policy in Global Neurosurgery

Faith C Robertson et al. Neurosurg Clin N Am. 2024 Oct.

Abstract

There have been tremendous strides over the past decade to institute strong policy as means to facilitate alignment on goals and strategies for global neurosurgical systems strengthening. In this chapter, we highlight key historic policy milestones in the global neurosurgery movement. We discuss the role of international organizations in neurosurgery, and the incorporation of neurosurgery into global health agendas. We then delve into specific examples of policies that have been established (such as comprehensive recommendations for neurotrauma, spina bifida, and hydrocephalus), highlight the role of international organizations in shaping neurosurgical policies, emphasize the importance of advocacy, and explore future directions.

Keywords: Advocacy; Global health policy; Global neurosurgery; Guidelines; NSOAP; National health plan; Policy.

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Conflict of interest statement

Disclosure F.C. Robertson has conflicts of interest with the Zeta Surgical Inc. and the Johnson and Johnson, none of which are pertinent to this manuscript. K.B. Park holds advisory shares of Hoth Intelligence.