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ArticleOcular oncology and pathology2017

Design and Implementation of the Retinoblastoma Collaborative Laboratory.

Seemi Qaiser, Alice Limo, Josiah Gichana, Kahaki Kimani, Jessie Githanga, Wairimu Waweru, Elizabeth A O Dimba, Helen Dimaras

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Seemi QaiserHuman Biology Program, Faculty of Arts and Science, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ont., Canada.
Alice LimoDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dental Sciences, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya.
Josiah GichanaDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dental Sciences, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya.
Kahaki KimaniDepartment of Ophthalmology, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya.
Jessie GithangaDepartment of Human Pathology, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya.
Wairimu WaweruDepartment of Human Pathology, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya.
Elizabeth A O DimbaDepartment of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, School of Dental Sciences, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya.
Helen DimarasDepartment of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ont., Canada; Division of Clinical Public Health, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ont., Canada; Department of Ophthalmology and Vision Sciences, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ont., Canada; Child Health Evaluative Sciences Program, SickKids Research Institute, Toronto, Ont., Canada; Department of Human Pathology, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya.

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purposeThe purpose of this work was to describe the design and implementation of a digital pathology laboratory, the Retinoblastoma Collaborative Laboratory (RbCoLab) in Kenya.

methodThe RbCoLab is a central lab in Nairobi that receives retinoblastoma specimens from all over Kenya. Specimens were processed using evidence-based standard operating procedures. Images were produced by a digital scanner, and pathology reports were disseminated online.

resultsThe lab implemented standard operating procedures aimed at improving the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of pathology reports, enhancing the care of Kenyan retinoblastoma patients. Integration of digital technology to support pathology services supported knowledge transfer and skills transfer. A bidirectional educational network of local pathologists and other clinicians in the circle of care of the patients emerged and served to emphasize the clinical importance of cancer pathology at multiple levels of care. A 'Robin Hood' business model of health care service delivery was developed to support sustainability and scale-up of cancer pathology services. DISCUSSION: The application of evidence-based protocols, comprehensive training, and collaboration were essential to bring improvements to the care of retinoblastoma patients in Kenya. When embraced as an integrated component of retinoblastoma care, digital pathology offers the opportunity for frequent connection and consultation for development of expertise over time.

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CancerDigital pathologyGlobal healthImplementationKenyaPathologyRetinoblastomaTranslation

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PMCPMC5318848

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