Use of geospatial analysis for priority setting in surgical system investment in Guatemala

Use of geospatial analysis for priority setting in surgical system investment in Guatemala

Background: Two-hour and 30 min travel times to a hospital capable of performing emergency general surgery and cesarean section are benchmarks for timely surgical access. This study aimed to estimate the population of Guatemala with timely access to surgical care and identify existing hospitals wher...

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Main Authors: Asturias, S. (Author), Buda, A.M (Author), Evans, F.M (Author), Izquierdo, E. (Author), Izquierdo, S.D (Author), Juran, S. (Author), Park, K.B (Author), Peck, G. (Author), Stankey, M. (Author), Truche, P. (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier Ltd 2022
Subjects:
Geospatial analysis
Global surgery
Guatemala
Surgical health systems
Surgical indicators
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