Access to essential surgical care in district hospitals of Sarawak Malaysia: outcomes of an audit and the need for urgent attention.
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DOI: 10.1111/ans.17705
Abstract: BACKGROUND Since access to essential surgical care (ESC) in rural Sarawak, Malaysia, remains subpar, this study aimed to identify pitfalls in its ESC delivery and possible solutions to improve it. METHODS This cross-sectional study was… read more here.
Keywords: surgical care; district hospitals; sarawak malaysia; access essential ... See more keywords
Severe maternal outcomes and quality of care at district hospitals in Rwanda– a multicentre prospective case-control study
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DOI: 10.1186/s12884-017-1581-4
Abstract: BackgroundDespite a significant decrease in maternal mortality in the last decade, Rwanda needs further progress in order to achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)3 which addresses among others maternal mortality. Analysis of severe maternal outcomes (SMO)… read more here.
Keywords: care; district hospitals; quality care; case ... See more keywords
Quality of care in prevention, detection and management of postpartum hemorrhage in hospitals in Afghanistan: an observational assessment
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DOI: 10.1186/s12913-020-05342-y
Abstract: Background Hemorrhage is the leading cause of maternal mortality worldwide and accounts for 56% of maternal deaths in Afghanistan. Postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) is commonly caused by uterine atony, genital tract trauma, retained placenta, and coagulation… read more here.
Keywords: specialty hospitals; quality; district hospitals; private hospitals ... See more keywords
Organization of Chemotherapy and Systemic Therapy Services in India: The Devil Lies in the Details
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DOI: 10.1200/jgo.2016.006742
Abstract: TO THE EDITOR: The recent article by Gulia et al in Journal of Global Oncology proposed a model for chemotherapy delivery in India that effectively uses district health centers, medical colleges, and apex hospitals in… read more here.
Keywords: chemotherapy; district; district hospitals; therapy ... See more keywords
Pediatric emergency care capacity in a low-resource setting: An assessment of district hospitals in Rwanda
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0173233
Abstract: Background Health system strengthening is crucial to improving infant and child health outcomes in low-resource countries. While the knowledge related to improving newborn and child survival has advanced remarkably over the past few decades, many… read more here.
Keywords: district hospitals; management; emergency; care ... See more keywords
Protocol for a Delphi Consensus Study to Determine the Essential and Optional Ultrasound Skills for Medical Practitioners Working in District Hospitals in South Africa
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19159640
Abstract: With increasing access to point of care ultrasound (POCUS) at district hospitals in South Africa, there is a lack of standardisation of skillsets among medical practitioners working at this level of care. This study protocol… read more here.
Keywords: medical practitioners; district; hospitals south; district hospitals ... See more keywords
A Survey of Telemedicine Use by Doctors in District Hospitals in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192013029
Abstract: There is anecdotal evidence of informal telemedicine activity in KwaZulu-Natal (KZ-N), South Africa. Aim: To determine the current extent of telemedicine in district hospitals in KZ-N; the range of clinical activities and technologies used; additional… read more here.
Keywords: natal south; telemedicine; district hospitals; kwazulu natal ... See more keywords
Perioperative mortality among surgical patients in a low-resource setting: A multi-center study at District hospitals in Southeast Nigeria
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DOI: 10.4103/njcp.njcp_1291_21
Abstract: Background: The perioperative mortality rate (POMR) has been recognized as a useful indicator to measure surgical safety at an institutional or national level. The POMR can thus be used as a tool to identify procedures… read more here.
Keywords: surgery; perioperative mortality; mortality; hospitals southeast ... See more keywords