Demand and capacity to integrate pelvic organ prolapse and genital fistula services in low-resource settings

Tripathi, Vandana; Elneil, Sohier; Romanzi, Lauri J.

doi:10.1007/s00192-018-3561-2

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“…The terminology document defines methods for nonsurgical treatment of fistula with catheter, debridement, and fulguration. This report acknowledges that PFF may not occur in isolation but may be associated with pelvic organ prolapse (POP) [18][19][20][21] and voiding, defecatory and/or sexual dysfunctions and/or other pelvic floor dysfunction, and/or other diagnoses of musculoskeletal, renal, reproductive, and mental health aetiologies.…”

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An International Continence Society (ICS) report on the terminology for female pelvic floor fistulas

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Romanzi

Elneil

et al. 2020

Neurourology and Urodynamics

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Introduction The terminology for female pelvic floor fistulas (PFF) needs to be defined and organized in a clinically based consensus Report. Methods This Report combines the input of members of the International Continence Society (ICS) assisted at intervals by external referees. Appropriate core clinical categories and a sub‐classification were developed to give a coding to definitions. An extensive process of 19 rounds of internal and external review was involved to examine each definition, with decision‐making by collective opinion (consensus). Results A terminology report for female PFF, encompassing 416 (188 NEW) separate definitions, has been developed. It is clinically based with the most common diagnoses defined. Clarity and user‐friendliness have been key aims to make it interpretable by practitioners and trainees in different specialty groups involved in female pelvic floor dysfunction and PFF. Female‐specific imaging (ultrasound, radiology, and magnetic resonance imaging) and conservative and surgical PFF managements as well as appropriate figures have been included to supplement and clarify the text. Interval (5–10 years) review is anticipated to keep the document updated and as widely acceptable as possible. Conclusion A consensus‐based terminology report for female PFF has been produced to aid clinical practice and research.

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An International Continence Society (ICS) report on the terminology for female pelvic floor fistulas

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Romanzi

Elneil

et al. 2020

Neurourology and Urodynamics

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“…Human resource management (Abadi et al, 2018;Jain & Ajmera, 2018;Muljo & Pardamean, 2013;Rahman & Zailani, 2017), resource dependence (Lin, 2014), resource allocation (Malairajan et al, 2012), operational performance measurement (Lin, 2014;Kim, 2017;Rahman & Zailani, 2017), demand and capacity integration (Murray & Berwick, 2003;Xu et al, 2018;Sanden et al, 2005), and capacity planning (Murray & Berwick, 2003;Farmer, Hosek & Adamson, 2016;Wirtz, 2016;Tripathi, Elneil & Romanzi, 2018) are some of the topics discussed in the literature within the context of medical tourism service resource management. Human resource planning is critical due to the high level of human participation to deliver services in order to guarantee satisfied patients (Rahman & Zailani, 2017).…”

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A conceptual model of medical tourism service supply chain

Karadayi-Usta

Serdarasan

2020

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Purpose: Medical tourism service requires involvement of multiple parties from the service network, however medical tourism is not well studied from a supply chain management perspective. This study suggests a conceptual model of medical tourism service supply chain (MTSSC) to provide a clearer understanding of its nature, and defines its business processes.Design/methodology/approach: Triangulation which makes use of literature review, in-depth interviews, and expert evaluations was applied to develop and validate the suggested model. The proposed model is initialized based on the relevant literature. In-depth interviews were used to refine and finalize the model. Expert evaluations ensure the trustworthiness of the model and the business process definitions.Findings: The proposed model uses a nested process structure rather than a one-dimensional supply chain model, where the assistance company maintains an intermediary role between the patient and all the service providers (e.g. medical institutions, transportation, accommodation). Additionally, the conceptual model identifies seven business processes: service design, service recovery management, customer relationship management, supplier relationship management, demand management, capacity and resource management, and service delivery management.Practical implications: The results provide a better understanding of the MTSSC structure and processes, and a recognition of the MTSSC members. The process definitions give the members an idea about their roles in the service design and delivery in practice. Additionally, a better understanding of the system as a whole leads to better process development and control. MTSSC members may shape their organizations internally and supply chain-wide by considering this conceptual model. Moreover, the model acts as a basis for supply chain collaboration decisions.Originality/value: The conceptual model is built upon the theories and practice of medical tourism services, supply chain management, and service operations management. This study contributes to the theory of medical tourism services management by explaining the MTSSC concepts and business processes, and extends existing knowledge.

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“…Pelvic floor disorders fall between major policy groupings and features in different specialities (gynaecology & obstetrics, care of the elderly, urology …) but has no place of its own. These disorders are sometimes treated through the lens of maternal and reproductive health ( 7 ), sometimes through general gynaecology care ( 8 ) and sometimes through urology and surgery ( 9 ). Additionally, globally, pelvic floor disorders such as urinary incontinence and organ prolapse are considered a disease of ageing ( 10 ).…”

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