Publications by authors named "Christopher Gashaija"

Background And Objectives: Blood transfusion is performed daily in hospitals. Gaps exist between transfusion guidelines and day-to-day clinical care. These gaps are prevalent in resource-limited settings due to scarce continuing medical education.

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Background: Safe blood transfusion is an increasing priority in global health equity. The Global Health 2030 commission lists access to a safe blood supply as essential for all surgical and nonoperative patients. The objective of this study was to determine if Transfusion Camp, when modified through a collaborative partnership between experts in Canada and Rwanda, results in improved knowledge and confidence among trainees in a resource-limited setting in sub-Saharan Africa.

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Article Synopsis
  • Resource-limited settings often struggle to provide essential education for safe surgical practices, highlighting the need for improved access to curricula, particularly in transfusion medicine.
  • The Transfusion Camp curriculum was developed through a partnership between Rwanda and Canada, involving experts who created a course that combined online content with in-person seminars, tailored to local needs.
  • Evaluation of the pilot course showed positive reception among trainees, although a preference for in-person learning was noted, suggesting future courses should focus on ongoing education for practicing physicians.
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