TABLE 6.

Top Rated Cross-Cutting Safe Surgery Research Topics

Rating
TopicnFeasibilityTechnical ImportanceUnsaturated TopicPotential for ImpactOverall
1. Effective strategies to strengthen key aspects of the safe surgery ecosystem (e.g., anesthesia supplies, blood, and oxygen)264.124.653.964.654.35
2. Effective strategies for surgical team capability building in LMICs: teamwork, communication, respectful care263.774.354.044.384.13
3. Effective measurement approaches to monitor post-surgical/post-discharge maternal and newborn outcomes in the community273.854.154.084.304.09
4. Integration of mental health care skills (e.g., mental health first aid) into fistula/MH/FP provider training274.004.074.154.154.09
5. Client definitions of respectful surgical care254.323.924.123.924.07
  • Abbreviations: FP, family planning; LMICs, low- and middle-income countries; MH, maternal health.