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Article Title: The Global Spine Care Initiative: resources to implement a spine care programAuthors: Kopansky-Giles, Deborah; Johnson, Claire D.; Haldeman, Scott; Chou, Roger; Cote, Pierre; Green, Bart N.; Nordin, Margareta; Acaroglu, Emre; Ameis, Arthur; Cedraschi, Christine; Hurwitz, Eric L.; Ayhan, Selim; Borenstein, David; Brady, O'Dane; Brooks, Peter; Davatchi, Fereydoun; Dunn, Robert; Goertz, Christine; Hajjaj-Hassouni, Najia; Hartvigsen, Jan; Hondras, Maria; Lemeunier, Nadege; Mayer, John; Mior, Silvano; Moss, Jean; Mullerpatan, Rajani; Muteti, Elijah; Mwaniki, Lillian; Ngandeu-Singwe, Madeleine; Outerbridge, Geoff; Randhawa, Kristi; Torres, Carlos; Torres, Paola; Vlok, Adriaan; Wong, Chung Chek
Journal: EUROPEAN SPINE JOURNAL Volume 27
Date of Publication:2018
Abstract:
Purpose The purpose of this report is to describe the development of a list of resources necessary to implement a model of care for the management of spine-related concerns anywhere in the world, but especially in underserved communities and low- and middle-income countries.Methods Contents from the Global Spine Care Initiative (GSCI) Classification System and GSCI care pathway papers provided a foundation for the resources list. A seed document was developed that included resources for spine care that could be delivered in primary, secondary and tertiary settings, as well as resources needed for self-care and community-based settings for a wide variety of spine concerns (e.g., back and neck pain, deformity, spine injury, neurological conditions, pathology and spinal diseases). An iterative expert consensus process was used using electronic surveys.Results Thirty-five experts completed the process. An iterative consensus process was used through an electronic survey. A consensus was reached after two rounds. The checklist of resources included the following categories: healthcare provider knowledge and skills, materials and equipment, human resources, facilities and infrastructure. The list identifies resources needed to implement a spine care program in any community, which are based upon spine care needs.Conclusion To our knowledge, this is the first international and interprofessional attempt to develop a list of resources needed to deliver care in an evidence-based care pathway for the management of people presenting with spine-related concerns. This resource list needs to be field tested in a variety of communities with different resource capacities to verify its utility.