Parenthood and neurosurgery in Europe, a white paper from the European association of neurosurgical societies' diversity in neurosurgery committee, part II - practice with children
Janz, Claudia (Städtisches Klinikum Solingen (Alemnya))
Hadelsberg, Uri Pinchas (Hadassah University Medical Center (Jerusalem, Israel))
Broekman, Marike (Leiden University Medical Centre (Leiden, Països Baixos))
Cavallo, Claudio (Regional Hospital of Lugano)
Engel, Doortje (Cantonal Hospital St. Gallen (Suïssa))
Majernik, Gökce Hatipoglu (Western University (Ontario, Canadà))
Hoellig, Anke (University Hospital RWTH Aachen (Alemanya))
Ilic, Tijana (Centre Hospitalier de Luxembourg)
Jeltema, Hanne-Rinck (University Medical Center Groningen (Holanda))
Mielke, Dorothee (University Hospital Göttingen)
Rodríguez-Hernández, Ana (Institut Germans Trias i Pujol. Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol)
Ryang, Yu-Mi (Helios Klinikum Berlin-Buch (Alemanya))
Fozia, Saeed (Leeds General Infirmary (Regne Unit). Department of Neurosurgery)
Syrmos, Nikolaos. (Aristotle Univesrity of Thessaloniki (Grècia))
Vanchaze, Kristel (AZ St Lucas. Ghent and AZ Alma (Eeklo, Bèlgica))
Vayssiere, Pia (Université de Genève)
Hernandez-Duran, Silvia (Universitätsmedizin Göttingen)

Date:	2024
Abstract:	Introduction: In the first part of this White Paper, the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS) Diversity in Neurosurgery Committee (DC) addressed the obstacles faced by neurosurgeons when planning to have a family and practice during pregnancy, attempting to enumerate potential, easily implementable solutions for departments to be more family-friendly and retain as well as foster talent of parent-neurosurgeons, regardless of their gender identity and/or sexual orientation. Attrition avoidance amongst parent-neurosurgeons is at the heart of these papers. Research question: In this second part, we address the obstacles posed by practice with children and measures to mitigate attrition rates among parent-neurosurgeons. For the methodology employed to compose this White Paper, please refer to Supplementary Electronic Materials (SEM) 1. Materials and methods: For composing these white papers, the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies (EANS)'s Diversity Committee (DC) recruited neurosurgeon volunteers from all member countries, including parents, aspiring parents, and individuals without any desire to have a family to create a diverse and representative working group (WG). Results: In spite of the prevailing heterogeneity in policies across the continent, common difficulties can be identified for both mothers and fathers considering the utilization of parental leave. Discussion and conclusion: Reconciliation of family and a neurosurgical career is challenging, especially for single parents. However, institutional support in form of childcare facilities and/or providers, guaranteed lactation breaks and rooms, flexible schedule models including telemedicine, and clear communication of policies can improve working conditions for parent-neurosurgeons, avoid their attrition, and foster family-friendly work environments.
Note:	Ellie Edlmann, Davide Giampiccolo, Arlette Ngepi
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Language:	Anglès
Document:	Ressenya ; recerca ; Versió publicada
Subject:	Parental leave ; LGBTQ+ ; Childcare ; Breastfeeding ; Single parenting
Published in:	Brain and spine, Vol. 4 (january 2024) , p. 102717, ISSN 2772-5294

DOI: 10.1016/j.bas.2023.102717
PMID: 38510633

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