European Medical Students' Views on Neurosurgery, with Emphasis on South-East Europe (Albania, Greece, Serbia, and Turkey)

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dc.contributor.authorEsen, Aydin, A.
dc.contributor.authorGazioglu, N.
dc.contributor.authorTasiou, A.
dc.contributor.authorMihaylova, S.
dc.contributor.authorSalokorpi, N.
dc.contributor.authorKarampouga, M.
dc.contributor.authorBroekman M.L.D.
dc.date.accessioned2024-05-19T14:33:56Z
dc.date.available2024-05-19T14:33:56Z
dc.date.issued2024
dc.departmentİstinye Üniversitesien_US
dc.description.abstractBackground: Neurosurgery, an intricate and dynamic surgical specialty, faces challenges in attracting medical graduates. Despite its potential appeal, a decreasing trend in medical students opting for surgical specialties, including neurosurgery, is noted. This study aims to assess European medical students' perceptions of neurosurgery, focusing on South-East Europe, and address concerns about the declining interest in this field. Methods: A comprehensive digital survey, comprising 33 questions, was distributed to 1115 medical students across 17 European countries. The survey, conducted over 9 months, gathered responses through European neurosurgical societies, the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS), and university channels. Statistical analysis utilized IBM Statistical Package for the Social Sciences, presenting data through counts, proportions, and ?2 tests. Results: The study reveals that, over the survey period, 834 medical students completed the questionnaire, with a predominant representation from South-East Europe. While 43.2% of participants were considering a surgical career, neurosurgery emerged as the most preferred specialty (26.37%). Despite this interest, 80.2% reported insufficient knowledge about pursuing a neurosurgical career, with limited exposure during medical education. Concerns about work-life balance, heavy workload, and hierarchical structures were prominent among respondents. Conclusions: The findings underscore the need for targeted interventions to address concerns influencing medical students' decisions regarding neurosurgery. Improving neurosurgical education, dispelling misconceptions, and creating a supportive work environment are crucial steps to attract and retain diverse talented individuals in neurosurgery. These efforts will be vital in narrowing the gap between the demand for neurosurgeons and the number of medical graduates entering the field, ensuring a sustainable future for this essential surgical specialty. © 2024 Elsevier Inc.en_US
dc.identifier.doi10.1016/j.wneu.2024.02.065
dc.identifier.issn1878-8750
dc.identifier.pmid38382757en_US
dc.identifier.scopus2-s2.0-85188020462en_US
dc.identifier.scopusqualityN/Aen_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.wneu.2024.02.065
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12713/4373
dc.indekslendigikaynakScopusen_US
dc.indekslendigikaynakPubMeden_US
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherElsevier Inc.en_US
dc.relation.ispartofWorld Neurosurgeryen_US
dc.relation.publicationcategoryMakale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanıen_US
dc.rightsinfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccessen_US
dc.snmz20240519_kaen_US
dc.subjectEuropeen_US
dc.subjectMedical Studentsen_US
dc.subjectNeurosurgeryen_US
dc.subjectNeurosurgical Careersen_US
dc.subjectSurveyen_US
dc.titleEuropean Medical Students' Views on Neurosurgery, with Emphasis on South-East Europe (Albania, Greece, Serbia, and Turkey)en_US
dc.typeArticleen_US

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