Concerns of an Itinerant Surgeon: Results of a Guatemalan Surgical Aid Trip

Abstract Over the past decade the popularity of foreign medical aid has increased and gained notoriety. Operation Walk is a philanthropic organization dedicated to improving the ambulatory potential of patients in developing countries by providing free surgical treatment for patients who otherwise l...

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Published in:The Journal of arthroplasty 2014-05, Vol.29 (5), p.861-866
Main Authors: Kavolus, Joseph J., MD, MS, Ritter, Merrill A., MD, Claverie, Jorge G., MD, Barfield, William R., PhD, Lackland, Daniel T., DRPH, Trousdale, Robert T., MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Activities of Daily Living
Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Child
Female
foreign aid
Guatemala
hip arthroplasty
Humans
knee arthroplasty
Likert scale
Male
Medical Missions, Official
Middle Aged
Musculoskeletal Diseases - surgery
Orthopedic Procedures - adverse effects
Orthopedic Procedures - psychology
Orthopedics
Outcome Assessment (Health Care)
patient impressions
Patient Satisfaction
Patient-Centered Care
Quality of Life
Self Report
Surveys and Questionnaires
United States
Young Adult
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Summary:Abstract Over the past decade the popularity of foreign medical aid has increased and gained notoriety. Operation Walk is a philanthropic organization dedicated to improving the ambulatory potential of patients in developing countries by providing free surgical treatment for patients who otherwise lack access to care of debilitating bone and joint conditions. During Operation Walk Mooresville's 2013 trip to Guatemala 40 patients prospectively completed a Likert Scale style survey. The 63-question survey assessed patient impressions and concerns regarding the care they receive as part of itinerant surgical aid trips. Mean scores were calculated and then concerns were ranked accordingly. We are aware of no other investigation assessing these sorts of patient centered perspectives for international surgical aid trips.
ISSN:0883-5403
1532-8406
DOI:10.1016/j.arth.2013.10.004