GuidelineWorld journal of surgery2013
Guidelines for surgeons on establishing projects in low-income countries.
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16 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Systematic review of low-income and middle-income country perceptions of visiting surgical teams from high-income countries.BMJ global health · 2022Pooled it
- International short-term medical missions: a systematic review of recommended practices.International journal of public health · 2017Pooled it
- A systematic review of social, economic and diplomatic aspects of short-term medical missions.BMC health services research · 2015Pooled it
- Safety and Sustainability: Optimizing Outcomes and Changing Paradigms in Global Health Endeavors.Plastic and reconstructive surgery. Global open · 2023Article
- International pediatric surgery partnerships in sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping literature review.Global health action · 2022Article
- Orthopedic Tourism and Volunteerism: Joint Effort or Disjointed Mobility?Arthroplasty today · 2021Article
- A systematic review and meta-analysis of valued obstetric and gynecologic (OB/GYN) procedures in resource-poor areas.Surgery open science · 2020Review
- Sustainable Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Training in East Africa: A 10-Year Experience in Kenya.Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Global research & reviews · 2019Article
- Guidelines for responsible short-term global health activities: developing common principles.Globalization and health · 2018Review
- Safety, productivity and predicted contribution of a surgical task-sharing programme in Sierra Leone.The British journal of surgery · 2017Observational
- Global Surgery 2030: a roadmap for high income country actors.BMJ global health · 2016Review
- Doing more with less: performance improvement in humanitarian endocrine surgery.World journal of surgery · 2015Article
- The Global Paediatric Surgery Network: a model of subspecialty collaboration within global surgery.World journal of surgery · 2015Article
- Women's health care in low income countries.International urogynecology journal · 2014Article
- Global health: A lasting partnership in paediatric surgery.African journal of paediatric surgery : AJPSArticle
- Resident Rotations in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: Motivations, Impact, and Host Perspectives.JB & JS open accessArticle
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Abstract
backgroundThere 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.
methodsWe 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.
resultsA 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.
conclusionsWith adherence to these recommendations, we hope that future partnerships and missions can maximize their effectiveness and minimize the risks of potential harm done.
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