The availability and functionality of medical equipment and the barriers to their use at comprehensive specialized hospitals in the Amhara region, Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Public healthcare practices, particularly disease prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of patients, heavily rely on the availability and functionality of medical equipment. The absence of sufficient medical equipment and the malfunctioning of existing equipment impede the ability to provide effective healthcare services and directly affect patient rehabilitation, while the challenges related to medical equipment utilization are huge, especially in countries with limited resources such as Ethiopia. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the availability, functionality, and barriers associated with the use of medical equipment at public comprehensive specialized hospitals in Amhara Regional State, Ethiopia.

Methods

A cross-sectional study d

SUBMITTER: Woldeyohanins AE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11748297 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature