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1. Creation of an enhanced recovery after surgery protocol for children with Wilms tumours in low- and middle-income countries

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Mercedes Pilkington, Mary E. Brindle, and Godfrey Sama Philipo

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Enhanced recovery after surgery, ERAS, Pediatric, Oncology, LMIC, Global surgery, Pediatrics, RJ1-570, Surgery, RD1-811
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Introduction: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery guidelines have been developed and shown to improve outcomes for many surgical procedures. Most existing guidelines have been created for patients in high-resource settings. There is a dearth of guidelines for pediatric populations particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). All children with Wilms tumours require resection for cure and therefore a perioperative care pathway can streamline care for all curative-intent nephrectomies. Methods: A two-round Delphi consensus of clinicians in LMICs was utilized to determine the scope and content of recommendations for an enhanced recovery protocol for children with Wilms tumours undergoing nephrectomy in LMICs. Consensus was predefined a priori as ≥70% of panelists indicating a topic or recommendation should be included. Results: Twenty-six topics met consensus for inclusion and were consolidated into twenty recommendations for implementation in the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative setting. Predominant themes included perioperative nutrition, surgical safety, anesthetic concerns, and interdisciplinary oncology care. Ten participants completed round one and six completed round two. All recommendations met consensus for inclusion after two rounds. Conclusions: A consensus-derived perioperative care pathway for children with Wilms tumours in low-resource settings is presented. Recommendations share many priorities with high-resource pathways, but also contain unique considerations for a low-resource setting.

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2023
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2. Delayed diagnostic evaluation of symptomatic breast cancer in sub-Saharan Africa: A qualitative study of Tanzanian women

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Lulu Lunogelo Sakafu, Godfrey Sama Philipo, Christina V. Malichewe, Lulu S. Fundikira, Flora A. Lwakatare, Katherine Van Loon, Beatrice P. Mushi, Rebecca J. DeBoer, Stella A. Bialous, and Amie Y. Lee

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Medicine, Science
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Background Women with breast cancer in sub-Saharan Africa are commonly diagnosed at advanced stages. In Tanzania, more than 80% of women are diagnosed with stage III or IV disease, and mortality rates are high. This study explored factors contributing to delayed diagnostic evaluation among women with breast cancer in Tanzania. Methods A qualitative study was performed at Muhimbili National Hospital in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Twelve women with symptomatic pathologically proven breast cancer were recruited. In-depth, semi-structured interviews were conducted in Swahili. Interviews explored the women’s journey from symptom recognition to diagnosis, including the influence of breast cancer knowledge and pre-conceptions, health seeking behaviors, psychosocial factors, preference for alternative treatments, and the contribution of culture and norms. Audio-recorded interviews were transcribed and translated into English. Thematic analysis was facilitated by a cloud-based qualitative analysis software. Results All women reported that their first breast symptom was a self-identified lump or swelling. Major themes for factors contributing to delayed diagnostic presentation of breast cancer included lack of basic knowledge and awareness of breast cancer and misconceptions about the disease. Participants faced barriers with their local primary healthcare providers, including symptom mismanagement and delayed referrals for diagnostic evaluation. Other barriers included financial hardships, fear and stigma of cancer, and use of traditional medicine. The advice and influence of family members and friends played key roles in healthcare-seeking behaviors, serving as both facilitators and barriers. Conclusion Lack of basic knowledge and awareness of breast cancer, stigma, financial barriers, and local healthcare system barriers were common factors contributing to delayed diagnostic presentation of breast cancer. The influence of friends and family also played key roles as both facilitators and barriers. This information will inform the development of educational intervention strategies to address these barriers and improve earlier diagnosis of symptomatic breast cancer in Tanzania.

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2022

3. Development of a theory-driven implementation strategy for cancer management guidelines in sub-Saharan Africa

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Rebecca J. DeBoer, Jerry Ndumbalo, Stephen Meena, Mamsau T. Ngoma, Nanzoke Mvungi, Sadiq Siu, Msiba Selekwa, Sarah K. Nyagabona, Rohan Luhar, Geoffrey Buckle, Tracy Kuo Lin, Lindsay Breithaupt, Stephanie Kennell-Heiling, Beatrice Mushi, Godfrey Sama Philipo, Elia J. Mmbaga, Julius Mwaiselage, and Katherine Van Loon

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Guideline implementation, Implementation strategy, Cancer guidelines, Behavior change, Intervention mapping, Medicine (General), R5-920
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Abstract Background Despite recent international efforts to develop resource-stratified clinical practice guidelines for cancer, there has been little research to evaluate the best strategies for dissemination and implementation in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Guideline publication alone is insufficient. Extensive research has shown that structured, multifaceted implementation strategies that target barriers to guideline use are most likely to improve adherence; however, most of this research has been conducted in high-income countries. There is a pressing need to develop and evaluate guideline implementation strategies for cancer management in LMICs in order to address stark disparities in cancer outcomes. Methods In preparation for the launch of Tanzania’s first National Cancer Treatment Guidelines, we developed a theory-driven implementation strategy for guideline-based practice at Ocean Road Cancer Institute (ORCI). Here, we use the Intervention Mapping framework to provide a detailed stepwise description of our process. First, we conducted a needs assessment to identify barriers and facilitators to guideline-based practice at ORCI. Second, we defined both proximal and performance objectives for our implementation strategy. Third, we used the Capability, Opportunity, Motivation and Behavior/Behavior Change Wheel (COM-B/BCW) framework to categorize the barriers and facilitators, choose behavior change techniques most likely to overcome targeted barriers and leverage facilitators, and select a feasible mode of delivery for each technique. Fourth, we organized these modes of delivery into a phased implementation strategy. Fifth, we operationalized each component of the strategy. Sixth, we identified the indicators of the process, outcome, and impact of our intervention and developed an evaluation plan to measure them using a mixed methods approach. Discussion We developed a robust, multifaceted guideline implementation strategy derived from a prominent behavior change theory for use in Tanzania. The barriers and strategies we generated are consistent with those well established in the literature, enhancing the validity and generalizability of our process and results. Through our rigorous evaluation plan and systematic account of modifications and adaptations, we will characterize the transferability of “proven” guideline implementation strategies to LMICs. We hope that by describing our process in detail, others may endeavor to replicate it, meeting a widespread need for dedicated efforts to implement cancer guidelines in LMICs.

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2020
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4. Efficacy of an Intensive, Ultrasound-Guided Fine-Needle Aspiration Biopsy Training Workshop in Tanzania

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Dianna L. Ng, Edda Vuhahula, Li Zhang, Emily G. Waterhouse, Kristie L. White, Beatrice Paul Mushi, Msiba Selekwa Nyeriga, Godfrey Sama Philipo, Elia J. Mmbaga, Sujay Sheth, Katherine Van Loon, Amie Y. Lee, and Ronald Balassanian

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Neoplasms. Tumors. Oncology. Including cancer and carcinogens, RC254-282
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Background: Fine-needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) is a minimally invasive, cost-effective diagnostic tool that can be used in low-resource settings. However, adequacy and accuracy of FNAB is highly dependent on the skills of the operator and requires specialized training. Poor technique can preclude definitive diagnoses because of insufficient quality or quantity of FNAB samples. We evaluated the efficacy of an intensive training experience in Tanzania on improving ultrasound-guided FNAB techniques. Methods: A 2-day workshop offered didactic lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on practicum on fundamentals of ultrasound imaging and FNAB technique. A prospective interventional study design was used with pre- and postintervention surveys and assessments to measure the effect of the workshop on specific skills related to slide smearing and ultrasound-guidance among participants. Results: Twenty-six pathologists and radiologists, including trainees in each specialty, participated in the workshop. Pre- and postworkshop assessments demonstrated that most participants improved significantly in nearly all technical skills for slide smearing and ultrasound-guided FNAB. After the workshop, most participants demonstrated substantial improvements in ability to prepare the ultrasound equipment, measure the lesion in three dimensions by ultrasound, target lesions in one pass using both parallel and perpendicular approaches, and prepare high-quality aspirate smears. Conclusion: An in-country 2-day workshop in Tanzania was efficacious in transferring basic skills in FNAB smear preparation and ultrasound-guided FNAB, resulting in skills enhancement among participating pathologists and radiologists. Although mastery of skills was not the goal of this short workshop, participants demonstrated proficiency in most technical elements after workshop completion, and the workshop generated interest among select participants to pursue additional intensive training in cytopathology.

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2018
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5. Lessons from developing, implementing and sustaining a participatory partnership for children’s surgical care in Tanzania

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Shobhana Nagraj, Kokila Lakhoo, Godfrey Sama Philipo, and Zaitun M Bokhary

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Medicine (General), R5-920, Infectious and parasitic diseases, RC109-216
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Global surgery is an essential component of Universal Health Coverage. Surgical conditions account for almost one-third of the global burden of disease, with the majority of patients living in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs). Children account for more than half of the global population; however, in many LMIC settings they have poor access to surgical care due to a lack of workforce and health system infrastructure to match the need for children’s surgery. Surgical providers from high-income countries volunteer to visit LMICs and partner with the local providers to deliver surgical care and trainings to improve outcomes. However, some of these altruistic efforts fail. We aim to share our experience on developing, implementing and sustaining a partnership in global children’s surgery in Tanzania. The use of participatory methods facilitated a successful 17-yearlong partnership, ensured a non-hierarchical environment and encouraged an understanding of the context, local needs, available resources and hospital capacity, including budget constraints, when codesigning solutions. We believe that participatory approaches are feasible and valuable in developing, implementing and sustaining global partnerships for children’s surgery in LMICs.

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2020
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6. Pediatric Surgical Waitlist in Low Middle Income Countries During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Greg Klazura, Paul Park, Ava Yap, Ruth Laverde, Emma Bryce, Maija Cheung, Ernestina Bioh, Phyllis Kisa, Nasser Kakembo, Michele Ugazzi, Martin Situma, Eric Borgstein, Miliard Derbew, Samuel Negash, Amezene Tadesse, Bruce Bvulani, Bertille Ki, Tapsoba Toussaint, Zaitun Bokhary, Godfrey Sama Philipo, Emmanuel Ameh, Mulenga Mulewa, Jonathan Mwansa, Ifeanyichukwu Onah, Vanda Amado, Daniel De Ugarte, Fabian Massaga, Samwel Byabato, Wasiu Lanre Adeyemo, Olugbemiga Ogunlewe, Bip Nandi, and Doruk Ozgediz

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Surgery
Published
2023

7. A randomised control trial using soap in the prevention of surgical site infection in Tanzania

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Godfrey Sama Philipo, Zaitun Mohamed Bokhary, Neema Lala Bayyo, Soham Bandyopadhyay, Miriam Gerd Pueschel, Rajabu Athumani Bakari, and Kokila Lakhoo

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Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health, Surgery, General Medicine
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Surgical site infections (SSIs) are common and serious complications of surgery. Guidelines on preventing SSIs have been developed, but the role of preoperative bathing with plain soap among paediatric population is unclear. We aimed to assess the effectiveness of pre-operative bathing using plain soap in preventing SSIs among paediatric surgical patients.An open-label, randomised trial was conducted at Muhimbili National Hospital in Tanzania. Preoperatively, patients in the intervention group washed their body using plain soap, while those in the control group did not. The primary outcome was SSI postoperatively. Statistical tests included χ2, Wilcoxon rank sum, and univariate and multivariable logistic regression.Of the 252 patients recruited,114 were randomised to the intervention arm. In the control arm, 40.6% (56/138) of participants developed SSIs compared to 11.4% (13/114) in the intervention arm (p0.01). After adjusting for confounding factors in multivariable analysis, the intervention reduced the odds of an SSI by 80% (OR: 0.20 [95% CI: 0.10, 0.41]; p0.01). Preoperative antibiotics were deemed to be an effect modifier of the association between the intervention and SSI (p = 0.05). The intervention significantly reduced the odds of an SSI by 88% among participants not given preoperative antibiotics (OR: 0.12 [95% CI: 0.05, 0.30]; p0.01).This study has shown that preoperative bathing with soap significantly reduces SSIs in paediatric surgical patients. It is a simple, cost effective and sustainable intervention.Level II.

Published
2023

8. A Journey Undertaken by Families to Access General Surgical Care for their Children at Muhimbili National Hospital, Tanzania; Prospective Observational Cohort Study

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Godfrey Sama Philipo, Zaitun Mohamed Bokhary, Neema Lala Bayyo, Soham Bandyopadhyay, Miriam Gerd Pueschel, Rajabu Athumani Bakari, and Kokila Lakhoo

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Child, Preschool, Humans, Surgery, Prospective Studies, Child, Referral and Consultation, Tanzania, Hospitals, Specialties, Surgical
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Background A majority of the 2 billion children lacking access to safe, timely and affordable surgical care reside in low-and middle-income countries. A barrier to tackling this issue is the paucity of information regarding children’s journey to surgical care. We aimed to explore children’s journeys and its implications on accessing general paediatric surgical care at Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH), a tertiary centre in Tanzania. Methods A prospective observational cohort study was undertaken at MNH, recruiting patients undergoing elective and emergency surgeries. Data on socio-demographic, clinical, symptoms onset and 30-days post-operative were collected. Descriptive statistics and Mann–Whitney, Kruskal–Wallis and Fisher’s exact tests were used for data analysis. Result We recruited 154 children with a median age of 36 months. The majority were referred from regional hospitals due to a lack of paediatric surgery expertise. The time taken to seeking care was significantly greater in those who self-referred (p = 0.0186). Of these participants, 68.4 and 31.1% were able to reach a referring health facility and MNH, respectively, within 2 h of deciding to seek care. Overall insurance coverage was 75.32%. The median out of pocket expenditure for receiving care was $69.00. The incidence of surgical site infection was 10.2%, and only 2 patients died. Conclusion Although there have been significant efforts to improve access to safe, timely and affordable surgical care, there is still a need to strengthen children’s surgical care system. Investing in regional hospitals may be an effective approach to improve access to children surgical care.

Published
2022

9. The Use of Simulation for Undergraduate Surgical Education in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Scoping Review

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Barnabas Tobi Alayande, Callum Forbes, Ornella Masimbi, Paul KingPriest, Natnael Shimelash, Felix Wina, Matthew T. Hey, Godfrey Sama Philipo, Egide Abahuje, Jamie M. Robertson, Steven Yule, Robert Riviello, and Abebe Bekele

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Background The implementation of simulation-based learning for surgical training in sub-Saharan Africa can help prepare trainees to address surgical burden. The current status of simulation for surgical skills training in undergraduate medical education in Africa South of the Sahara needs to be better defined. In this scoping review we aimed to identify gaps in the application of simulation to undergraduate surgical education in sub-Saharan Africa. Methods We conducted a scoping literature search using PubMed, Embase, and African Index Medicus in August 2021. Studies reporting data on the use of simulation-based learning for undergraduate or internship surgical training in SSA specific to surgical clerkships, programs or procedures were included in the analysis. There were no language or date restrictions. Results We identified 119 studies and included 19 in the final analysis. Most simulation-based learning for undergraduate surgical training in sub-Saharan Africa began recently (2017–2021), and were reported from Eastern Africa (78%). Half were planned as recurring, sustained simulation programs, and only 25% of programs applied simulation to early undergraduate training. Up to 44% of primary care and 32% of first-level hospital essential surgical procedures, as defined by the Disease Control Priority Program (DCP3), are reported as taught by simulation. Only 15% of programs taught non-technical skills and 14% had engineering collaborations. Conclusions We found a lack of published simulation-based learning for undergraduate medical education in sub-Saharan Africa for 65% of World Health Organization/World Bank Disease Control Priorities 3-defined essential operations. There is need to expand the range and depth of content, and participant spread. Interdisciplinary, trans-sectoral collaboration will enrich simulation program quality, and assist with expansion to other African regions.

Published
2023

10. Estimates of Treatable Deaths Within the First 20 Years of Life from Scaling Up Surgical Care at First-Level Hospitals in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

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Alicia G, Sykes, Justina, Seyi-Olajide, Emmanuel A, Ameh, Doruk, Ozgediz, Alizeh, Abbas, Simone, Abib, Adesoji, Ademuyiwa, Abdelbasit, Ali, Tasmiah Tahera, Aziz, Tanvir Kabir, Chowdhury, Hafeez, Abdelhafeez, Romeo C, Ignacio, Benjamin, Keller, Greg, Klazura, Karen, Kling, Benjamin, Martin, Godfrey Sama, Philipo, Hariharan, Thangarajah, Ava, Yap, John G, Meara, Donald A P, Bundy, Dean T, Jamison, Charles N, Mock, and Stephen W, Bickler

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Adolescent, Child, Preschool, Income, Infant, Newborn, Humans, Child, Global Health, Developing Countries, Hospitals
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Surgical care is an important, yet often neglected component of child health in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). This study examines the potential impact of scaling up surgical care at first-level hospitals in LMICs within the first 20 years of life.Epidemiological data from the global burden of disease 2019 Study and a counterfactual method developed for the disease control priorities; 3rd Edition were used to estimate the number of treatable deaths in the under 20 year age group if surgical care could be scaled up at first-level hospitals. Our model included three digestive diseases, four maternal and neonatal conditions, and seven common traumatic injuries.An estimated 314,609 (95% UI, 239,619-402,005) deaths per year in the under 20 year age group could be averted if surgical care were scaled up at first-level hospitals in LMICs. Most of the treatable deaths are in the under-5 year age group (80.9%) and relates to improved obstetrical care and its effect on reducing neonatal encephalopathy due to birth asphyxia and trauma. Injuries are the leading cause of treatable deaths after age 5 years. Sixty-one percent of the treatable deaths occur in lower middle-income countries. Overall, scaling up surgical care at first-level hospitals could avert 5·1% of the total deaths in children and adolescents under 20 years of age in LMICs per year.Improving the capacity of surgical services at first-level hospitals in LMICs has the potential to avert many deaths within the first 20 years of life.

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2022

11. Financing Pediatric Surgery: A Provider's Perspective from the Global Initiative for Children's Surgery

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Sarah J, Ullrich, Nowrin, Tamanna, Tasmiah Tahera, Aziz, Godfrey Sama, Philipo, Tahmina, Banu, Emmanuel A, Ameh, and Doruk, Ozgediz

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Surveys and Questionnaires, Income, Humans, Health Expenditures, Child, Poverty, Specialties, Surgical
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Half the world's population is at risk of catastrophic health expenditure (CHE, out-of-pocket spending of more than 10% of annual expenditure) should they require surgery. Protection against CHE is a key indicator of successful health care delivery and has been identified as a priority area by the Global Initiative for Children's Surgery (GICS). Data specific to pediatric surgical patients is limited. This study examines the financial risks for pediatric surgical patients and their families from a provider's perspective.We surveyed GICS members about the existing financial protection mechanisms and estimated expenditures for their patients. Questions were structured based on the National Surgical, Obstetric and Anesthesia Planning Surgical Indicators and finalized based on multi-institutional consensus between high-income country and low-and middle-income country (LMIC) providers. Chi-squared test, Fisher's exact test and student's t-test were used as appropriate.Among 107 respondents, 72.4% were from low income or lower-middle income (LIC/LMIC) countries, and 55.1% were attending or consultant physicians. Families were most likely to decline surgery in LIC/LMIC due to inability to afford treatment (mean Likert = 3.77 ± 1.06). The odds of incurring CHE after children's surgery are up to 17 times greater in LIC/LMIC (P = 0.001, unadjusted OR 17.28, 95%CI 2.13-140.02). Over 50% of families of children undergoing major surgery in these settings face CHE. An estimated 5.1% of providers in LIC/LMIC and 56.2% (P 0.001) of providers in UMIC/HIC reported that families are able to pay for their direct medical costs with the assistance available to them and were more likely to sell assets (74.4% vs. 33.3%, P = 0.005).Patients in LMICs are at greater risk for CHE and have less financial risk protection than their HIC counterparts. Given this disparity, intervention is needed to make safe surgery affordable for children worldwide.

Published
2022

12. Delayed diagnostic evaluation of symptomatic breast cancer in sub-Saharan Africa: A qualitative study of Tanzanian women

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Lulu Lunogelo Sakafu, Godfrey Sama Philipo, Christina V. Malichewe, Lulu S. Fundikira, Flora A. Lwakatare, Katherine Van Loon, Beatrice P. Mushi, Rebecca J. DeBoer, Stella A. Bialous, Amie Y. Lee, and Mwaka, Amos Deogratius

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Multidisciplinary, General Science & Technology, Prevention, Social Stigma, Breast Neoplasms, Patient Acceptance of Health Care, Tanzania, Good Health and Well Being, Clinical Research, Behavioral and Social Science, Breast Cancer, Humans, Female, Qualitative Research, Cancer
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Background Women with breast cancer in sub-Saharan Africa are commonly diagnosed at advanced stages. In Tanzania, more than 80% of women are diagnosed with stage III or IV disease, and mortality rates are high. This study explored factors contributing to delayed diagnostic evaluation among women with breast cancer in Tanzania. Methods A qualitative study was performed at Muhimbili National Hospital in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Twelve women with symptomatic pathologically proven breast cancer were recruited. In-depth, semi-structured interviews were conducted in Swahili. Interviews explored the women’s journey from symptom recognition to diagnosis, including the influence of breast cancer knowledge and pre-conceptions, health seeking behaviors, psychosocial factors, preference for alternative treatments, and the contribution of culture and norms. Audio-recorded interviews were transcribed and translated into English. Thematic analysis was facilitated by a cloud-based qualitative analysis software. Results All women reported that their first breast symptom was a self-identified lump or swelling. Major themes for factors contributing to delayed diagnostic presentation of breast cancer included lack of basic knowledge and awareness of breast cancer and misconceptions about the disease. Participants faced barriers with their local primary healthcare providers, including symptom mismanagement and delayed referrals for diagnostic evaluation. Other barriers included financial hardships, fear and stigma of cancer, and use of traditional medicine. The advice and influence of family members and friends played key roles in healthcare-seeking behaviors, serving as both facilitators and barriers. Conclusion Lack of basic knowledge and awareness of breast cancer, stigma, financial barriers, and local healthcare system barriers were common factors contributing to delayed diagnostic presentation of breast cancer. The influence of friends and family also played key roles as both facilitators and barriers. This information will inform the development of educational intervention strategies to address these barriers and improve earlier diagnosis of symptomatic breast cancer in Tanzania.

Published
2021

13. Feasibility of Fine-Needle Aspiration Biopsy and Rapid On-Site Evaluation for Immediate Triage in Breast Cancer Screening in Tanzania

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Asteria Kimambo, Katherine Van Loon, Godfrey Sama Philipo, Elia John Mmbaga, Edda Vuhahula, and Dianna Ng

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Adult, Male, Cancer Research, medicine.medical_specialty, Adolescent, Biopsy, Fine-Needle, Early detection, Breast Neoplasms, Site evaluation, Tanzania, 03 medical and health sciences, Breast cancer screening, Young Adult, 0302 clinical medicine, Breast cancer, Biopsy, Breast Cancer, medicine, Humans, 030212 general & internal medicine, Early Detection of Cancer, Aged, medicine.diagnostic_test, biology, business.industry, ORIGINAL REPORTS, Middle Aged, medicine.disease, biology.organism_classification, Triage, Fine-needle aspiration, Oncology, 030220 oncology & carcinogenesis, Feasibility Studies, Female, Radiology, business
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PURPOSE Clinical breast examination (CBE) is one of the most common methods used for early detection of breast cancer in low- and middle-income countries. CBE alone is limited by lack of specificity and may result in unnecessary diagnostic procedures. We evaluated the feasibility of integrating CBE, fine-needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB), and rapid on-site evaluation (ROSE) in triaging palpable breast masses for specialized cancer care. MATERIALS AND METHODS An intensive breast cancer screening event was conducted at a national trade fair by a multidisciplinary team of care providers targeting a healthy population in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. All adults age ≥ 18 years were invited to participate. CBE was performed by oncologists and/or pathologists. FNAB was performed by a pathologist on palpable masses that were then categorized as benign, indeterminate, or suspicious for malignancy or definitively malignant based on ROSE. RESULTS A total of 208 individuals (207 females, one male; median age, 36 years; range, 18-68 years) were screened. Most (90.8%, 189 of 208) had normal findings, whereas 7.2% (15 of 208), 1% (2 of 208), and 1% (2 of 208) had a palpable mass, breast pain, and nipple discharge, respectively. Two participants had lesions too small for palpation-guided biopsy and clinically consistent with fibroadenomas; the participants were counseled, and observation was recommended. FNAB was performed on 13 breast masses, with 9 of 13 (69%) categorized as benign and 4 of 13 (31%) suspicious for malignancy. Final cytopathologic review of referred patients confirmed one case to be breast adenocarcinoma, one was suggestive of fibroadenoma, and two showed inflammations. CONCLUSION Integration of CBE with ROSE and FNAB was feasible in a breast cancer screening program in Tanzania. In settings with constrained resources for cancer care, this may be an effective method for triaging patients with breast masses.

Published
2021

14. Mortality from gastrointestinal congenital anomalies at 264 hospitals in 74 low-income, middle-income, and high-income countries: a multicentre, international, prospective cohort study

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Naomi Jane Wright, Andrew J.M. Leather, Niyi Ade-Ajayi, Nick Sevdalis, Justine Davies, Dan Poenaru, Emmanuel Ameh, Adesoji Ademuyiwa, Kokila Lakhoo, Emily Rose Smith, Abdel Douiri, Maria Elstad, Marcus Sim, Cristiana Riboni, Bruno Martinez-Leo, Melika Akhbari, Stephen Tabiri, Ashrarur Mitul, Dayang Anita Abdul Aziz, Camila Fachin, Alliance Niyukuri, Muhammad Arshad, Fowzia Ibrahim, Natalie Moitt, Mohamed Fahmy Doheim, Hannah Thompson, Harmony Ubhi, Isabelle Williams, Sophia Hashim, Godfrey Sama Philipo, Laura Herrera, Aayenah Yunus, Dominique Vervoort, Samuel Parker, Yousra-Imane Benaskeur, Osaid H. Alser, Nana Adofo-Ansong, Ahmad Alhamid, Hosni khairy Salem, Mahmoud Saleh, Safa Abdal Elrais, Sadi Abukhalaf, Patricia Shinondo, Ibrahim Nour, Emrah Aydin, Agota Vaitkiene, Kelly Naranjo, Andile Maqhawe Dube, Sodumisa Ngwenya, Mina A. Yacoub, Henang Kwasau, Gabriella Hyman, Shrouk Mahmoud Elghazaly, Ibrahim Al-Slaibi, Intisar Hisham, Helena Franco, Hana Arbab, Lubna Samad, Aqil Soomro, Muhammad Amjad Chaudhry, Safina Karim, Muhammad Adnan Khan Khattak, Shireen Anne Nah, Doris Mae Dimatatac, Candy SC Choo, Niveshni Maistry, Ashrarur Rahman Mitul, Samiul Hasan, Sabbir Karim, Hina Yousuf, Taimur Qureshi, Ibrahim Rabi Nour, Raed Nael Al-Taher, Osama Abdul Kareem Sarhan, Luis Garcia-Aparicio, Jordi Prat, Eva Blazquez-Gomez, Xavier Tarrado, Martí Iriondo, Paolo Bragagnini, Segundo Rite, Lars Hagander, Emma Svensson, Sheila Owusu, Alhassan Abdul-Mumin, Dominic Bagbio, Vijay Anand Ismavel, Ann Miriam, Shajin T, Marlene Anaya Dominguez, Monica Ivanov, Andreea Madalina Serban, Miliard Derbew, Mahmoud Elfiky, Maricarmen Olivos Perez, Marcia Abrunhosa Matias, Alexis P Arnaud, Ahmed Negida, Sebastian King, Mohamad Rafi Fazli, Nadia Hamidi, Souhem Touabti, Rossana Francisco Chipalavela, Pablo Lobos, Brendan Jones, Damir Ljuhar, Georg Singer, Annelien Cordonnier, Lorena Jáuregui, Zlatan Zvizdic, Janice Wong, Etienne St-Louis, Qiang Shu, Yang Lui, Catalina Correa, Lucie Pos, Elvyn Alcántara, Erick Féliz, Luis Enrique Zea-Salazar, Liza Ali, Matthieu Peycelon, Nzanzu Kipata Anatole, Cherno S. Jallow, Judith Lindert, Dhruv Ghosh, Cathline Freya Adhiwidjaja, Ahmad Khaleghnejad Tabari, Saran Lotfollahzadeh, Haidar Mohammad Mussein, Fabrizio Vatta, Noemi Pasqua, David Kihiko, Hetal Gohil, Ibrahim R. Nour, Muhammed Elhadi, Suad Ahmed Almada, Gilvydas Verkauskas, Toni Risteski, Alejandro Peñarrieta Daher, Oumaima Outani, James Hamill, Taiwo Lawal, Jack Mulu, Benjamin Yapo, Lily Saldaña, Beda Espineda, Krystian Toczewski, Eugene Tuyishime, Isaac Ndayishimiye, Enaam Raboe, Philip Hammond, Gregor Walker, Ivona Djordjevic, Milind Chitnis, Joonhyuk Son, Sanghoon Lee, Muaad Hussien, Sawazen Malik, Enas Musa Ismail, Ampaipan Boonthai, Nesrine Ben Hadj Dahman, Nigel Hall, Fabiola Ruth Castedo Camacho, Helena Sobrero, Marilyn Butler, Aliev Makhmud, Nathan Novotny, Ahmad G. Hammouri, Maisara Al-Rayyes, Bruce Bvulani, Qais Muraveji, Muhammad Yousuf Murzaie, Ajmal Sherzad, Sayed Aman Haidari, Abdul Baqi Monawar, Dr. Ahmad Zia Samadi, Jesh Thiessen, Ntakarutimana Venant, Sonia Inamuco Hospital, Niyonkuru Jérémie, Jean Claude Mbonicura, Butoyi Jean Marie Vianney, Amezene Tadesse, Samuel Negash, Charles A. Roberts, John N. Jabang, Abdoulie Bah, Kajali Camamra, Armandou Correa, Babucarr Sowe, A. 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Yuldashev, Dekhkonboev Avazjon Abdunomonovich, Aliev Makhmudjan Muslimovich, Azad Patel, Chisengo Kapihya, Nicholas Ensar, Ramesh M Nataraja, Mithila Sivasubramaniam, Matthew Jones, Warwick Teague, Sharman Tan Tanny, Gordon Thomas, Kiera Roberts, Soundappan Sannappa Venkatraman, Holger Till, Manon Pigeolet, Martine Dassonville, Anas Shikha, Win Sabai Phyu Win, Zahidah Adlynee Haji Ahmad, Léamarie Meloche-Dumas, Louise Caouette-Laberge, Dickens St-Vil, Ann Aspirot, Nelson Piché, Shahrzad Joharifard, Nadia Safa, Jean-Martin Laberge, Sherif Emil, Pramod Puligandla, Kenneth Shaw, Hussein Wissanji, Eileen Duggan, Elena Guadagno, Maria Consuelo Puentes, Paola Osses Leal, Carolina Mendez Benavente, Michal Rygl, Barbora Trojanová, Klára Berková, Tereza Racková, Ladislav Planka, Jan Škvařil, Radek Štichhauer, Shahad Sabti, Alex Macdonald, Nordeen Bouhadiba, Dorothy Kufeji, Caroline Pardy, Simon Mccluney, Alireza Keshtgar, Rebecca Roberts, Hannah Rhodes, Kate Burns, Robin Garrett-Cox, Kat Ford, Hannah Cornwall, Krithi Ravi, Felicity Arthur, Paul Losty, Tony Lander, Ingo Jester, Suren Arul, Oliver Gee, Giampiero Soccorso, Michael Singh, Max Pachl, Benjamin Martin, Afnan Alzubair, Arun Kelay, Jonathan Sutcliffe, Thomas Middleton, Amy Hughes Thomas, Merina Kurian, Fraser Cameron, Jayaram Sivaraj, Mark C Thomas, Dean Rex, Ceri Jones, Kate Bradshaw, Arnaud Bonnard, Xavier Delforge, Camille Duchesne, Caroline Le Gall, Coralie Defert, Samia Laraqui Hossini, Florent Guerin, Géraldine Hery, Virginie Fouquet-Languillat, Jules Kohaut, Aline Broch, Thomas Blanc, Luke Harper, Thomas Delefortrie, Quentin Ballouhey, Laurent Fourcade, Céline Grosos, Benoit Parmentier, Guillaume Levard, Maria Giovanna Grella, Mariette Renaux Petel, Lucie Grynberg, Olivier Abbo, Sofia Mouttalib, Mélodie Juricic, Aurelien Scalabre, Elodie Haraux, Anke Rissmann, Hardy Krause, Peter Goebel, Ludwig Patzer, Udo Rolle, Andrea Schmedding, Alexandra Antunez-Mora, Bernd Tillig, Sylvester von Bismarck, Patricia Reis Barbosa, Christian Knorr, Domitille Stark, Marco Brunero, Luigi Avolio, Francesco Manni, Matilde Molinelli, Marinella Guazzotti, Alessandro Raffaele, Piero Giovanni Romano, Silvia Cavaiuolo, Gian Battista Parigi, Laszlo Juhasz, Anna Rieth, Arunas Strumila, Rūta Dagilytė, Arunas Liubsys, Pranas Gurskas, Dalius Malcius, Agne Mikneviciute, Asta Vinskaite, Vidmantas Barauskas, Liam Vierboom, Timothy Hall, Spencer Beasley, Lucy Goddard, Mark Stringer, Naveen Weeratunga, Stephen Adams, Jitoko Cama, Marilyn Wong, Sridharan Jayaratnam, Askar Kukkady, Udaya Samarakkody, Sylwester Gerus, Dariusz Patkowski, Agnieszka Wolny, Tomasz Koszutski, Szymon Tobor, Marta Osowicka, Piotr Czauderna, Dariusz Wyrzykowski, Hanna Garnier, Stefan Anzelewicz, Osowicka Marta, Agata Knurowska, Alicja Weiszewsk, Andrzej Grabowski, Wojciech Korlacki, Michal Pasierbek, Przemyslaw Wolak, Aneta Piotrowska, Anna Roszkiewicz, Piotr Kalicińsk, Agata Trypens, Grzegorz Kowalewsk, David Sigalet, Amer Alsaied, Mansour Ali, Ameen Alsaggaf, Alaa Ghallab, Yazeed Owiwi, Ali Zeinelabdeen, Mohamed Fayez, Ahmed Atta, Mazen Zidan, Asaad saleh Radwan, Hanin Shalaby, Reem Abdelbaqi, Khalid Alattas, Yar Kano, Omar Sindi, Abdullah Alshehri, Tariq Altokhais, Fahad Alturki, Mohammad Almosaibli, Dasha Krisanova, Wisam Abbas, Hee-Beom Yang, Hyun-Young Kim, Joong Kee Youn, Jae Hee Chung, Seok Hyeon Cho, In ji Hwang, Ju yeon Lee, Eung song Song, Jenny Arboleda, Mercedes Ruiz de Temiño Bravo, Alexander Siles Hinojosa, Miriam García, Isabel Casal Beloy, Detlef Oliu San Miguel, Maria Elena Molina Vazquez, Verónica Alonso, Alberto Sanchez, Oscar Gomez, Isabel Carrillo, Tomas Wester, Carmen Mesas Burgos, Martin Salö, Erik Omling, Niclas Rudolfson, Christina Granéli, Helena Arnadóttir, Emma Grottling, Kate Abrahamsson, Vladimir Gatzinsky, Michaela Dellenmark Blom, Daniel Borbonet, Paul Puglia, Vinicio Jimenez Morejon, Gaston Acuna, Mario Moraes, Jonathan Chan, Pavan Brahmamdam, Alan Tom, Karen Sherer, Brandy Gonzales, Aaron Cunningham, Sanjay Krishnaswami, Reto Baertschiger, Mary Leech, Regan Williams, Lauren Camp, Ankush Gosain, Maria Mora, Bailey D. Lyttle, Jeremy Chang, Lydia McColl Makepeace, Kathryn L Fowler, Sara Mansfield, Erica Hodgman, Chukwubinyelum Amaechi, Alana Beres, Mark N. Pernik, Luke J. Dosselman, Murad Almasri, Sunil Jain, Varun Modi, Marianelly Fernandez Ferrer, John Coon, Joann Gonzalez, Medhavi Honhar, Nensi Ruzgar, Griffin Coghill, Sarah Ullrich, Maija Cheung, Katrine Løfberg, Jodie Greenberg, Kate Davenport, Samir Gadepalli, Sarah Fox, Stephanie Johnson, Mercedes Pilkington, April Hamilton, Nicole Lin, Juan Sola, Yang Yao, Jenna Kylene Davis, Monica Langer, Jonathan Vacek, Fizan Abdullah, Julie Khlevner, William Middlesworth, Marc Levitt, Hira Ahmad, Sabina M Siddiqui, Alex Bowder, Terry Derks, Afua Amoabin Amoabin, Brooke Pinar, Frank Owusu-Sekyere, Benmanseur Saousen, Rasika Naidoo, Azra Karamustafic, Danielle Paula de Oliveira, Jerhy Andrade, Antonín Šafus, Jason Langley, Alexandra Wilke, Corazone Deya, Habib Mansour Murtadi, Mindaugas Berzanskis, Nwachukwu Calistus, Olalekan S. Ajiboye, Michael Felix, Osagie O Olabisi, Seçil Erçin, Teymursha Muradi, Stephen S. Burks, Sergio Lerma, Jillian Jacobson, Calin Calancea, Rafael Valerio-Vazquez, Guigui Sikwete, Owusu Sekyere, Akhona Mbonisweni, Shahnoor Syed, Cho Seok Hyeon, Fatemeh Pajouhandeh, Sheba Mary Pognaa Kunfah, Global PaedSurg Research Collaboration, and Tıp Fakültesi

Subjects
Male, Pediatrics, medicine.medical_specialty, Adolescent, Gastrointestinal Diseases, Psychological intervention, Disease, Global Health, Specialties, Surgical, Congenital Abnormalities, Cohort Studies, medicine, Humans, Prospective Studies, Prospective cohort study, Child, Developing Countries, business.industry, Gastroschisis, Developed Countries, Intestinal atresia, Infant, Newborn, Gestational age, Congenital diaphragmatic hernia, Infant, Articles, General Medicine, medicine.disease, Gastrointestinal Tract, Atresia, Child, Preschool, Female, business
Abstract

Summary Background Congenital anomalies are the fifth leading cause of mortality in children younger than 5 years globally. Many gastrointestinal congenital anomalies are fatal without timely access to neonatal surgical care, but few studies have been done on these conditions in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs). We compared outcomes of the seven most common gastrointestinal congenital anomalies in low-income, middle-income, and high-income countries globally, and identified factors associated with mortality. Methods We did a multicentre, international prospective cohort study of patients younger than 16 years, presenting to hospital for the first time with oesophageal atresia, congenital diaphragmatic hernia, intestinal atresia, gastroschisis, exomphalos, anorectal malformation, and Hirschsprung's disease. Recruitment was of consecutive patients for a minimum of 1 month between October, 2018, and April, 2019. We collected data on patient demographics, clinical status, interventions, and outcomes using the REDCap platform. Patients were followed up for 30 days after primary intervention, or 30 days after admission if they did not receive an intervention. The primary outcome was all-cause, in-hospital mortality for all conditions combined and each condition individually, stratified by country income status. We did a complete case analysis. Findings We included 3849 patients with 3975 study conditions (560 with oesophageal atresia, 448 with congenital diaphragmatic hernia, 681 with intestinal atresia, 453 with gastroschisis, 325 with exomphalos, 991 with anorectal malformation, and 517 with Hirschsprung's disease) from 264 hospitals (89 in high-income countries, 166 in middle-income countries, and nine in low-income countries) in 74 countries. Of the 3849 patients, 2231 (58·0%) were male. Median gestational age at birth was 38 weeks (IQR 36–39) and median bodyweight at presentation was 2·8 kg (2·3–3·3). Mortality among all patients was 37 (39·8%) of 93 in low-income countries, 583 (20·4%) of 2860 in middle-income countries, and 50 (5·6%) of 896 in high-income countries (p

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2020

15. Lessons from developing, implementing and sustaining a participatory partnership for children’s surgical care in Tanzania

Author

Kokila Lakhoo, Godfrey Sama Philipo, Zaitun M Bokhary, and Shobhana Nagraj

Subjects
International Cooperation, Context (language use), Pediatrics, Tanzania, lcsh:Infectious and parasitic diseases, paediatrics, surgery, 03 medical and health sciences, 0302 clinical medicine, Nursing, Humans, lcsh:RC109-216, 030212 general & internal medicine, Child, Health policy, Budget constraint, lcsh:R5-920, Practice, biology, Surgical care, Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health, Citizen journalism, health policy, biology.organism_classification, 030220 oncology & carcinogenesis, General partnership, Surgical Procedures, Operative, Workforce, child health, Business, lcsh:Medicine (General)
Abstract

Global surgery is an essential component of Universal Health Coverage. Surgical conditions account for almost one-third of the global burden of disease, with the majority of patients living in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs). Children account for more than half of the global population; however, in many LMIC settings they have poor access to surgical care due to a lack of workforce and health system infrastructure to match the need for children’s surgery. Surgical providers from high-income countries volunteer to visit LMICs and partner with the local providers to deliver surgical care and trainings to improve outcomes. However, some of these altruistic efforts fail. We aim to share our experience on developing, implementing and sustaining a partnership in global children’s surgery in Tanzania. The use of participatory methods facilitated a successful 17-yearlong partnership, ensured a non-hierarchical environment and encouraged an understanding of the context, local needs, available resources and hospital capacity, including budget constraints, when codesigning solutions. We believe that participatory approaches are feasible and valuable in developing, implementing and sustaining global partnerships for children’s surgery in LMICs.

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2020

16. Development of a theory-driven implementation strategy for cancer management guidelines in sub-Saharan Africa

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Geoffrey Buckle, Godfrey Sama Philipo, Sadiq Siu, Jerry Ndumbalo, Elia John Mmbaga, Nanzoke Mvungi, Julius Mwaiselage, Msiba Selekwa, Rebecca DeBoer, Tracy Kuo Lin, Mamsau Ngoma, Sarah K. Nyagabona, Katherine Van Loon, Stephen Meena, Rohan Luhar, Beatrice Mushi, Lindsay Breithaupt, and Stephanie Kennell-Heiling

Subjects
lcsh:R5-920, Process management, Operationalization, Implementation strategy, Computer science, Behavior change, Health services research, Behavior change methods, Guideline, Cancer guidelines, Health administration, Study Protocol, 03 medical and health sciences, Intervention mapping, 0302 clinical medicine, 030220 oncology & carcinogenesis, Needs assessment, 030212 general & internal medicine, lcsh:Medicine (General), Guideline implementation
Abstract

Background Despite recent international efforts to develop resource-stratified clinical practice guidelines for cancer, there has been little research to evaluate the best strategies for dissemination and implementation in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Guideline publication alone is insufficient. Extensive research has shown that structured, multifaceted implementation strategies that target barriers to guideline use are most likely to improve adherence; however, most of this research has been conducted in high-income countries. There is a pressing need to develop and evaluate guideline implementation strategies for cancer management in LMICs in order to address stark disparities in cancer outcomes. Methods In preparation for the launch of Tanzania’s first National Cancer Treatment Guidelines, we developed a theory-driven implementation strategy for guideline-based practice at Ocean Road Cancer Institute (ORCI). Here, we use the Intervention Mapping framework to provide a detailed stepwise description of our process. First, we conducted a needs assessment to identify barriers and facilitators to guideline-based practice at ORCI. Second, we defined both proximal and performance objectives for our implementation strategy. Third, we used the Capability, Opportunity, Motivation and Behavior/Behavior Change Wheel (COM-B/BCW) framework to categorize the barriers and facilitators, choose behavior change techniques most likely to overcome targeted barriers and leverage facilitators, and select a feasible mode of delivery for each technique. Fourth, we organized these modes of delivery into a phased implementation strategy. Fifth, we operationalized each component of the strategy. Sixth, we identified the indicators of the process, outcome, and impact of our intervention and developed an evaluation plan to measure them using a mixed methods approach. Discussion We developed a robust, multifaceted guideline implementation strategy derived from a prominent behavior change theory for use in Tanzania. The barriers and strategies we generated are consistent with those well established in the literature, enhancing the validity and generalizability of our process and results. Through our rigorous evaluation plan and systematic account of modifications and adaptations, we will characterize the transferability of “proven” guideline implementation strategies to LMICs. We hope that by describing our process in detail, others may endeavor to replicate it, meeting a widespread need for dedicated efforts to implement cancer guidelines in LMICs.

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2020

17. Efficacy of an Intensive, Ultrasound-Guided Fine-Needle Aspiration Biopsy Training Workshop in Tanzania

Author

Elia John Mmbaga, Katherine Van Loon, Msiba Selekwa Nyeriga, Ronald Balassanian, Amie Y. Lee, Li Zhang, Beatrice Mushi, Sujay Sheth, Godfrey Sama Philipo, Dianna Ng, Edda Vuhahula, Kristie L. White, and Emily G Waterhouse

Subjects
Image-Guided Biopsy, Male, Cancer Research, medicine.medical_specialty, Biopsy, Biopsy, Fine-Needle, education, Specialty, Practicum, Tanzania, lcsh:RC254-282, 03 medical and health sciences, 0302 clinical medicine, Aspiration biopsy, Medicine and Health Sciences, medicine, Original Report, Humans, Medical physics, 030212 general & internal medicine, Medical diagnosis, Simulation Training, Ultrasonography, medicine.diagnostic_test, biology, business.industry, biology.organism_classification, lcsh:Neoplasms. Tumors. Oncology. Including cancer and carcinogens, Ultrasound guided, Fine-needle aspiration, Oncology, 030220 oncology & carcinogenesis, Fine-Needle, Biomedical Imaging, Female, business
Abstract

Background Fine-needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) is a minimally invasive, cost-effective diagnostic tool that can be used in low-resource settings. However, adequacy and accuracy of FNAB is highly dependent on the skills of the operator and requires specialized training. Poor technique can preclude definitive diagnoses because of insufficient quality or quantity of FNAB samples. We evaluated the efficacy of an intensive training experience in Tanzania on improving ultrasound-guided FNAB techniques. Methods A 2-day workshop offered didactic lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on practicum on fundamentals of ultrasound imaging and FNAB technique. A prospective interventional study design was used with pre- and postintervention surveys and assessments to measure the effect of the workshop on specific skills related to slide smearing and ultrasound-guidance among participants. Results Twenty-six pathologists and radiologists, including trainees in each specialty, participated in the workshop. Pre- and postworkshop assessments demonstrated that most participants improved significantly in nearly all technical skills for slide smearing and ultrasound-guided FNAB. After the workshop, most participants demonstrated substantial improvements in ability to prepare the ultrasound equipment, measure the lesion in three dimensions by ultrasound, target lesions in one pass using both parallel and perpendicular approaches, and prepare high-quality aspirate smears. Conclusion An in-country 2-day workshop in Tanzania was efficacious in transferring basic skills in FNAB smear preparation and ultrasound-guided FNAB, resulting in skills enhancement among participating pathologists and radiologists. Although mastery of skills was not the goal of this short workshop, participants demonstrated proficiency in most technical elements after workshop completion, and the workshop generated interest among select participants to pursue additional intensive training in cytopathology.

Published
2018

18. Efficacy of an Intensive, Ultrasound-Guided Fine-Needle Aspiration Biopsy Training Workshop in Tanzania.

Author

Ng DL, Vuhahula E, Zhang L, Waterhouse EG, White KL, Mushi BP, Nyeriga MS, Philipo GS, Mmbaga EJ, Sheth S, Van Loon K, Lee AY, and Balassanian R

Subjects
Female, Humans, Male, Tanzania, Biopsy, Fine-Needle methods, Image-Guided Biopsy methods, Simulation Training methods, Ultrasonography methods
Abstract

Background: Fine-needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) is a minimally invasive, cost-effective diagnostic tool that can be used in low-resource settings. However, adequacy and accuracy of FNAB is highly dependent on the skills of the operator and requires specialized training. Poor technique can preclude definitive diagnoses because of insufficient quality or quantity of FNAB samples. We evaluated the efficacy of an intensive training experience in Tanzania on improving ultrasound-guided FNAB techniques., Methods: A 2-day workshop offered didactic lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on practicum on fundamentals of ultrasound imaging and FNAB technique. A prospective interventional study design was used with pre- and postintervention surveys and assessments to measure the effect of the workshop on specific skills related to slide smearing and ultrasound-guidance among participants., Results: Twenty-six pathologists and radiologists, including trainees in each specialty, participated in the workshop. Pre- and postworkshop assessments demonstrated that most participants improved significantly in nearly all technical skills for slide smearing and ultrasound-guided FNAB. After the workshop, most participants demonstrated substantial improvements in ability to prepare the ultrasound equipment, measure the lesion in three dimensions by ultrasound, target lesions in one pass using both parallel and perpendicular approaches, and prepare high-quality aspirate smears., Conclusion: An in-country 2-day workshop in Tanzania was efficacious in transferring basic skills in FNAB smear preparation and ultrasound-guided FNAB, resulting in skills enhancement among participating pathologists and radiologists. Although mastery of skills was not the goal of this short workshop, participants demonstrated proficiency in most technical elements after workshop completion, and the workshop generated interest among select participants to pursue additional intensive training in cytopathology.

Published
2018
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