Topics in global public health.
review · Level V
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- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 18712457.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1007/s11999-008-0413-2 and PMC identifier 2584279.
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Abstract
Deficiencies in the delivery of musculoskeletal trauma care in low- and middle-income countries can be attributed to a variety of causes, all of which can be linked to failure of the health system to deliver the necessary services to prevent death and disability. As such, a "systems" approach will be required to improve the delivery of services. The goal of this review is to familiarize the orthopaedic surgeon with selected topics in public health, including health systems, burden of disease, disability adjusted life year (DALY), cost-effective analysis, and related concepts (eg, met versus unmet need, access, utilization, effective coverage).
Medical subject headings
- Delivery of Health Care
- Developing Countries
- Global Health
- Health Services Research
- Musculoskeletal System
- Orthopedic Procedures
- Public Health
- Wounds and Injuries