Publications by authors named "Judy A Wilimas"
Article Synopsis
- Treatment of hematologic disorders like sickle cell disease and aplastic anemia is challenging in low-income countries due to resource limitations.
- Pediatric hematologists from 15 LIC reported effective use of low-dose hydroxyurea for sickle cell disease, which helped minimize pain crises.
- Patients with severe aplastic anemia struggled because of the high cost and limited availability of essential treatments, highlighting the importance of partnerships with higher-income centers for better care.
Introduction: Pediatric cancer units in low-income countries lack data on which to base quality improvement initiatives. We implemented a data management program in the oncology unit of the children's hospital of Tegucigalpa, Honduras, and then we assessed training and supervision of data managers, data accuracy, and completeness as well as obstacles encountered.
Methods: Training included 2 days of off-site hands-on instruction in the use of an online database, daily on-site supervision by physicians, periodic online meetings for education and problem-solving, and continuous e-mail support.