Geographic distribution and utilisation of CT and MRI services at public hospitals in Myanmar.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Diagnosis by computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is important for patient care. However, the geographic distribution and utilisation of these machines in countries with limited resources, such as Myanmar, have not been sufficiently studied. Therefore, this study aims to identify the geographic distribution and utilisation of CT and MRI services at public hospitals in Myanmar.

Methods

This nationwide, cross-sectional study was conducted at 43 public hospitals in Myanmar. Data were collected retrospectively using a prepared form from 1st January 2015 to 31st December 2017 at public hospitals in Myanmar. A descriptive analysis was performed to calculate the number of CT and MRI units per million population in each state and region of Myanmar

SUBMITTER: Khaing M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7424658 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature