The Global Spine Care Initiative (GSCI) collaborative is made of 68 international experts including, medical specialists, physical therapists, doctors of chiropractic, and other participants.
The GSCI authors published 15 papers in a supplemental issue the European Spine Journal that include literature reviews and recommendations for the safest and most effective care and suggestions for how to implement the new model anywhere in the world. The Global Spine Care Initiative has had robust presence at international professional and scientific meetings during the recent quarter.
Afua Adjei-Kwayisi, MD, DC from Greater Accra Regional Hospital, Accra, Ghana, presented “The Global Spine Care Initiative: A roadmap to transform spine care in Ghana” at the Medical Knowledge Fiesta hosted by the Ghana College of Physicians and Surgeons, in Ghana.
She stated that “In attendance were senior colleagues, and it was amazing to note that they were intrigued and excited about the benefits of the GSCI model. Most admitted that we indeed have a gap in our health care system in Ghana when it comes to spinal and musculoskeletal issues. One surgeon mentioned he was at a loss sometimes, not knowing what to do with backache issues aside from using medication.”
Dr. Adjei-Kwayisi reported that her presentation was well-received and that the audience was very interested in knowing more about how to implement the model of care.
Bart Green, DC, MSEd, PhD from Stanford Health Care, San Diego and National University of Health Sciences, Lombard, USA presented “Global Spine Care Initiative: A scoping review of risk factors and prevention for neural tube defects” at the American Public Health Association. The interdisciplinary audience was intrigued by the topic and the broad range of impact that prevention can have on spine health and that chiropractors and other health care providers can have an impact on prevention of spine deformities.
“The language of public health and prevention can help to break down barriers and bridge the gap between sick care and health care. It was a wonderful opportunity for us to share the GSCI message to those attending and share the work that we have done so far” reported Dr. Green.
“We know that doctors of chiropractic are excellent for treating back pain but we can also do so much more, including prevention of some spine-related disorders” he added.
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