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An Exploratory Needs Assessment for Medical Devices in Low- and Middle-Income Countries.

紀錄類型:	書目-電子資源 : Monograph/item
正題名/作者:	An Exploratory Needs Assessment for Medical Devices in Low- and Middle-Income Countries./
作者:	Wilson, Christopher James.
面頁冊數:	1 online resource (201 pages)
附註:	Source: Masters Abstracts International, Volume: 84-09.
Contained By:	Masters Abstracts International84-09.
標題:	Biomedical engineering. -
電子資源:	http://pqdd.sinica.edu.tw/twdaoapp/servlet/advanced?query=29167056click for full text (PQDT)
ISBN:	9798377619680

An Exploratory Needs Assessment for Medical Devices in Low- and Middle-Income Countries.
Wilson, Christopher James.

An Exploratory Needs Assessment for Medical Devices in Low- and Middle-Income Countries. - 1 online resource (201 pages)

Source: Masters Abstracts International, Volume: 84-09.

Thesis (M.Sc.S.E.)--Villanova University, 2022.

Includes bibliographical references

The COVID-19 pandemic caused severe global shortages for medical supplies especially felt in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). That health crisis exacerbated inequities that affect global access to healthcare, including the use of medical devices. Within LMICs, there is less access to advanced medical technologies such as MRIs and procedures such as stenting or coronary bypass. These trends contribute to the lower accessibility to healthcare in LMICs and cause a higher overall disease burden in those areas. Numerous barriers prevent access to medical devices and equipment, including a lack of human resources and training on the operation and maintenance of machines, local electrical infrastructure, and the capital and ongoing costs of devices.In this project, surveys were distributed to health professionals in some LMICs to assess medical device needs, with most respondents working in Nicaragua, Madagascar, and Peru. Respondents commented on medical devices in their facilities that functioned well, did not function well, and were needed. Several devices were highlighted as opportunities for improvement, including ultrasound machines, electrocardiograms, ventilators, infusion pumps, ultrasound devices, oxygen concentrators, and anesthesia systems. Additionally, respondents' answers confirmed barriers such as infrastructure (electricity and water) and local technical capacity. A framework was developed to aid medical device designers and researchers in holistically considering factors affecting the long-term operational sustainability of the devices. That framework was applied to some devices, namely: ventilators, infusion pumps, and ultrasound devices. Apart from direct device design, there are other recommendations for enabling improved medical device access. They include partnering with medical device manufacturers to produce devices targeted for LMICs, partnering with LMIC universities to develop biomedical programs, and pursuing infrastructure initiatives for medical facilities with technologies such as off-grid electricity.

Electronic reproduction.
Ann Arbor, Mich. :
ProQuest,
2023

Mode of access: World Wide Web

ISBN: 9798377619680Subjects--Topical Terms:

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Biomedical engineering.
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