Assessing Hospital Surgical Functions in Korea: A Functional Analysis Using the Disease Control Priorities, 3rd Edition Essential Surgery List (2013-2022)
Functional capacity for essential surgery remains highly uneven across hospitals and regions, undermining equitable access. Policy efforts should focus on strengthening lower-tier hospitals in underserved areas and implementing minimum functionality standards tailored to local needs. Clarifying institutional roles within Korea's mixed healthcare system is essential to improving accountability and ensuring equitable distribution of essential surgical services.
Authors
- Haibin Bai (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5387-3305)
- Yukyung Park (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5727-8973)
- Jin‐Hwan Kim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8229-9613)
Institutions
- Seoul National University (KR)
- Kangwon National University (KR)
- Seoul National University Hospital (KR)
- Kangwon National University Hospital (KR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health
- Published
- 2025-09-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3961/jpmph.25.407
- Primary Topic
- Global Health and Surgery
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00