Title: Evidence-based approach to the maintenance of laboratory and medical equipment in resource-poor settings

Authors: Malkin, Robert and Keane, Allison

Place: [Berlin etc.

Publisher: Springer]

Year: 2010

Journal: Medical and biological engineering and computing

Volume: vol. 48, no. 7

PAGE: 721--726

Subject: Laboratory Quality Strengthening

Keywords: health services, scientific facilities, medical supplies, training programmes

Abstract: Much of the medical equipment in resource-poor settings is out-of-service because of the lack of trained professionals able to execute the needed repairs or maintenance. This study investigated if technicians training designed for a resource-rich setting is appropriate for a resource-poor setting.

URL: https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007%2Fs11517-010-0630-1.pdf

Document type: E-article