Structured hernia surgery training program for general practitioners in Rwanda - feasibility and evaluation.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hernias are among the most common surgical conditions worldwide, with significant prevalence in Africa. However, according to recent WHO statistics, Africa faces a critical shortage of trained surgeons. Structured surgical training programs are also scarce. Since 2016, Surgeons for Africa in collaboration with Operation Hernia have developed structured training course on hernia surgery specifically for surgeons in Rwanda. Due to the severe shortage of surgeons, a new initiative was launched in 2023 to train general practitioners (GPs) to support the country's surgical care needs. This study aims to assess the feasibility and effectiveness of these training programs for general practitioners.

Methodology

Six standardized questionnaires were used to evaluate the str

SUBMITTER: Lorenz R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11759471 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature