Authors: Kathryn Chu, Peter Rosseel, Pierre Gielis, Nathan Ford
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pmed.1000078
Abstract Summary
Surgical task shifting—training non-specialist healthcare workers to perform procedures traditionally done by surgeons—shows promise based on lessons from HIV/AIDS care delivery. Chu et al. examine early experiences and key insights from redistributing surgical tasks to address healthcare workforce shortages.
Why Brain? 🧠
Task shifting surgical procedures to non-physician clinicians addresses Africa’s severe surgeon shortage, with studies showing NPCs safely perform 90%+ of cesarean sections in some countries.
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