Design and maintenance of medical oxygen concentrators in Sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Oxygen therapy is critical and vital treatment for hypoxemia and respiratory distress, however, access to reliable oxygen systems remains limited in SSA. Despite WHO initiatives that distributed over 30,000 OC oxygen concentrators worldwide, SSA faces significant challenges related to their maintenance and use, due to harsh environmental conditions, technical skill shortages and inadequate infrastructure. This review aims to systematically identify and assess the literature on OC design adaptations, maintenance challenges, and knowledge gaps in SSA, providing actionable recommendations to inform innovative and context-sensitive solutions to improve healthcare delivery in the region.

Methods

The study focused on medical oxygen concentrators in SSA countries. It was

SUBMITTER: Ibrahim NH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11776221 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature