Perioperative outcomes at three rural Rwandan district hospitals: a 28-day prospective observational cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The paucity of data on perioperative outcomes in low- and middle-income countries complicates the design and implementation of targeted interventions to improve the delivery of safe, affordable, accessible and timely surgical and anaesthesia care services. We assessed perioperative outcomes of patients undergoing surgical care at three Rwandan rural hospitals-Butaro District Hospital, Kirehe District Hospital and Rwinkwavu District Hospital-supported by Partners In Health/Inshuti Mu Buzima-an international non-governmental organisation.

Methods

We conducted a 6-month prospective observational cohort study at the three district hospitals. A validated electronic-based perioperative assessment tool was adapted for our setting to capture demographics and clinical in

SUBMITTER: Umutesi G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11907028 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature