From dialysis to basic paediatric nephrology : an unorthodox project applied in Yerevan, Armenia

Following the earthquake in December 1988, a long-term project was developed: starting from haemodialysis, it was extended to basic nephrology and urology, with a programme for schooling and psychosocial care. Medical training had first priority. The programme relied on robust and often second-hand...

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Published in:Pediatric nephrology (Berlin, West) West), 1994-04, Vol.8 (2), p.252-255
Main Authors: LEUMANN, E, BERNHARDT, J.-P, BABLOYAN, A, MELIKJANIAN, A, AKOPIAN, A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Armenia
Biological and medical sciences
Child
Child, Preschool
Education, Medical
Female
Humans
Infant
Kidney Failure, Chronic - therapy
Male
Medical sciences
Miscellaneous
Nephrology - education
Nephrology - organization & administration
Program Development
Public health. Hygiene
Public health. Hygiene-occupational medicine
Relief Work - organization & administration
Renal Dialysis
Social Support
Teaching. Deontology. Ethics. Legislation
Training Support
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Summary:Following the earthquake in December 1988, a long-term project was developed: starting from haemodialysis, it was extended to basic nephrology and urology, with a programme for schooling and psychosocial care. Medical training had first priority. The programme relied on robust and often second-hand equipment and voluntary work. The approach chosen (an inverse help programme, from sophisticated to basic medicine) strongly stimulated motivation and proved to be practicable.
ISSN:0931-041X
1432-198X
DOI:10.1007/BF00865492