International consensus recommendations for the optimal prioritisation and distribution of surgical services in low-income and middle-income countries: a modified Delphi process.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To develop consensus statements regarding the regional-level or district-level distribution of surgical services in low and middle-income countries (LMICs) and prioritisation of service scale-up.

Design

This work was conducted using a modified Delphi consensus process. Initial statements were developed by the International Standards and Guidelines for Quality Safe Surgery and Anesthesia Working Group of the Global Alliance for Surgical, Obstetric, Trauma and Anesthesia Care (G4 Alliance) and the International Society of Surgery based on previously published literature and clinical expertise. The Guidance on Conducting and REporting DElphi Studies framework was applied.

Setting

The Working Group convened in Suva, Fiji for a meeting hosted by the Ministry of

SUBMITTER: Henry JA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9884888 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature