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Organization and Implementation of a Stroke Center in Panam á, a Model for Implementation of Stroke Centers in Low and Middle Income Countries
Conclusions: We present the methodology and results of a stroke program implementation in Panamá. This program is the first in the country and in Central America to achieve Joint Commission International (JCI) certification as a Primary Stroke Center (PSC). We postulate that the dissemination of management guidelines is not sufficient to encourage the development of stroke centers. The application of a methodology for translation of evidence into practice with mentorship facilitated the success of this program.
Source: Frontiers in Neurology - August 16, 2021 Category: Neurology Source Type: research
Latin American, Caribbean health systems need more investment as populations age
The health systems of six Latin American and Caribbean countries have made substantial progress toward universal coverage — providing free or subsidized healthcare to the majority of their populations — but continue to face challenges managing more complex health needs such as those related to cardiovascular disease, cancer, stroke and depression, a new study from the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health and the Inter-American Development Bank finds.
Though the health systems in Brazil, Colombia, El Salvador, Jamaica, Mexico and Panama have considerable strengths, citizens still reported gaps in the way primary care i...
Source: UCLA Newsroom: Health Sciences - August 8, 2016 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news
The impact of cerebrovascular disease in Panama
ConclusionSince 2013, both hospitals' intravenous thrombolytic therapy program has been successfully applied as public health policy. A successful campaign on healthy lifestyle must be strengthened through a comprehensive approach with other public sectors in order to have an impact on the population, particularly in children and adolescents.
Source: International Journal of Stroke - November 21, 2013 Category: Neurology Authors: Fernando Gracia, Aron Benzadon, Marco Gonzalez‐Castellon, Blas Armien Tags: Research Source Type: research
