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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
medicine
Guidelines for surgeons on establishing projects in low-income countries
World Journal of Surgery, Volume 37, No. 6, Year 2013
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Background: There is increasing interest by surgeons in high-income countries to support colleagues in low-income countries to improve the provision of surgical care, particularly in rural areas. Such interest may be demonstrated by single individuals, short-term surgical missions, or establishment of partnerships. Such altruistic efforts may cause problems unless properly planned and carried out. Methods: We reviewed the available literature and consulted widely to establish consensus guidelines for any surgeon considering participating in an initiative to improve surgical care in low-income countries. Results: A series of recommendations is presented. These include ensuring that projects are appropriate, that there is an emphasis on training local healthcare providers in all aspects of perioperative care, that outcomes are monitored, and that initiatives work with local and regional training programs. Conclusions: With adherence to these recommendations, we hope that future partnerships and missions can maximize their effectiveness and minimize the risks of potential harm done. © 2013 Société Internationale de Chirurgie.
Authors & Co-Authors
Grimes, Caris E.
United Kingdom, London
Association of Anaesthetists of Great Britain and Ireland
Maraka, Jane
United Kingdom, Cambridge
Royal Papworth Hospital Nhs Foundation Trust
Kingsnorth, Andrew N.
United Kingdom, Plymouth
Plymouth University, Peninsula Schools of Medicine and Dentistry
Darko, Rudolph
Nigeria, Lagos
West African College of Surgeons
Samkange, Christopher
Tanzania
College of Surgeons of East Central and Southern Africa
Lane, Robert H.S.
United Kingdom, London
Association of Anaesthetists of Great Britain and Ireland
Statistics
Citations: 51
Authors: 6
Affiliations: 5
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1007/s00268-013-1999-4
ISSN:
03642313
e-ISSN:
14322323
Research Areas
Health System And Policy