A Quantitative Analysis of Human and Material Resources for Endoscopy Services in Pacific Island Countries
Mai Ling Perman, Chris Hair, Joji Malani, Finlay Macrae, Dianne Jones, Eileen Natuzzi, Rooney Jagilly · 2024
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Description
Mai Ling Perman and co-authors count endoscopy staff and gear in 2024 across Pacific Island Countries. Endoscopy lets doctors see inside the gut to find and treat disease. Small island states often run such care with few trained staff and donated machines.
A 2023 survey reached sixteen sites in twelve island countries, with a high reply rate. The sites shared just fifty-eight endoscopists and fifty-two nurses for their whole populations. Basic scope work was widely on offer, but advanced work ran at only a few sites. Most sites used donated gear, with an average of four working scopes each. Old machines, few trained staff, and thin funds were the top complaints. The authors urge wider training and stronger repair support.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Mai Ling Perman, Chris Hair, Joji Malani, Finlay Macrae, Dianne Jones, Eileen Natuzzi, Rooney Jagilly |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2024 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 34 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |