A Quantitative Analysis of Human and Material Resources for Endoscopy Services in Pacific Island Countries.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

This study aims to evaluate the current state of endoscopy services in Pacific Island Countries (PICs) by quantifying human and material resources, including the number of trained endoscopists and nurses, the types of procedures performed, and the availability and maintenance of endoscopic equipment.

Methods and results

A mixed methods survey was conducted in 2023, targeting doctors and nurses who participated in the WGO-FNU-ANZGITA endoscopy training program as well as non-participants. Survey invitations were sent through email, WhatsApp, and Facebook Messenger. Data were collected from 16 sites across 12 PICs, achieving an 85% response rate. Survey results indicated a total of 58 endoscopists (2.1/100000 population) and 52 nurses (1.9/100000 population), with a major

SUBMITTER: Perman ML 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11636305 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature