Development of a theoretical framework for assessment of quality of primary care medical service trips in Latin America

Christopher Dainton (), Charlene H. Chu, Christina Gorman and William Cherniak
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Christopher Dainton: McMaster University
Charlene H. Chu: Toronto Rehabilitation Institute-University Health Network
Christina Gorman: University of Toronto
William Cherniak: University of Toronto

International Journal of Public Health, 2019, vol. 64, issue 3, No 5, 333-342

Abstract: Abstract Objectives Short-term medical service trips (MSTs) are a controversial modality for addressing the health of marginalized populations. Despite their prevalence, there are no routinely used evaluative frameworks. This study used stakeholder consensus to validate a literature-based framework for MST best practices. Methods A recent systematic review was used to construct a preliminary list of best practices for short-term MSTs. We then recruited a multidisciplinary panel of academics, medical professionals, program coordinators, and non-medical volunteers for a three-round e-Delphi consensus-building exercise to review the list. A 7-point Likert scale was used, with mean scores 4–7 representing rejection, scores

Keywords: Medical missions; Global health; Primary care; Medical service trips; Medical education; Medical volunteering (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2019
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