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Survey of Primary Care Physicians on Neurological Care in Hawai'i

In a survey of 28 primary care physicians in Hawai'i, 68% reported that 10-50% of their patients have neurological issues. Additionally, 71% indicated they might avoid referring patients to neurologists due to access difficulties, and they generally prefer to refer complex cases like multiple sclerosis to specialists.

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Why it matters

These findings highlight significant challenges in accessing neurological care, which could affect patient treatment and outcomes in Hawai'i.

What this does not prove

The study does not quantify the impact of these access issues on patient outcomes, and findings rely on physician perceptions, potentially not representing actual patient experiences.

Next milestone

No next milestone was established from the available source.

Study facts

Study design: Observational
Participants / samples: 28 · Number of eligible respondents to the survey
Randomised: No
Controlled: Not reported
Primary endpoint met: Not reported
Relevant MS type: Not reported
Publication date: 2026-10-07
Evidence reviewed: Abstract only
Regulatory approval: Not reported
Research areas: Other

Original sources

Primary evidenceSurvey of the Availability of Neurology Services on Hawai'i Island. ↗DOI: 10.62547/mkmo6675

Supporting passages (11)

study phaseGiven this shortage, this study sought to assess Hawai'i Island primary care physicians' perceptions and experiences with accessing and delivering neurological care.

study designGiven this shortage, this study sought to assess Hawai'i Island primary care physicians' perceptions and experiences with accessing and delivering neurological care.

subjectsPhysicians practicing on Hawai'i Island were sent an anonymous online survey between April 2025 and September 2025 assessing need for neurology care.

sample sizeOf the 28 eligible respondents, 19 (68%) reported that 10-50% of their patients have neurological complaints or diagnoses.

sample size basisOf the 28 eligible respondents, 19 (68%) reported that 10-50% of their patients have neurological complaints or diagnoses.

randomizedGiven this shortage, this study sought to assess Hawai'i Island primary care physicians' perceptions and experiences with accessing and delivering neurological care.

peer reviewedJournal: Hawai'i journal of health & social welfare

research categoriesLong-term efforts should be focused on increasing accessibility to neurological care on Hawai'i Island.

publication datePublication date: 2026-10-07

findingsOf the 28 eligible respondents, 19 (68%) reported that 10-50% of their patients have neurological complaints or diagnoses.

limitationsTitle: Survey of the Availability of Neurology Services on Hawai'i Island.

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