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Anaesthesia training and development in Nepal 1985-1990
J R Maltby1, R Amatya, N B Rana
1Department of Anaesthesia, Foothills Hospital, University of Calgary, Canada.
Canadian Journal of Anaesthesia = Journal Canadien D'Anesthesie
|January 1, 1991
Summary
Nepal established a diploma program in anaesthesia in 1985, significantly increasing the number of trained anaesthetists. This initiative has expanded anaesthesia services to zonal hospitals, though challenges in resources and education persist.
Area of Science:
- Medical Education
- Anesthesiology
- Global Health
Background:
- Nepal faced a severe shortage of trained anaesthetists in 1985, with only seven practicing in Kathmandu.
- The establishment of a diploma program was a critical step to address this deficit.
Purpose of the Study:
- To document the development of anaesthesia services in Nepal following the 1985 diploma program.
- To assess the impact of the program on staffing zonal hospitals.
Main Methods:
- Continuous documentation of program development by local and visiting faculty over five years.
- A 1990 survey of seven zonal hospitals staffed by program graduates.
- Analysis of anaesthetist numbers and distribution.
Main Results:
- 19 physicians graduated from the diploma program by the end of 1989.
- Graduates were distributed across Kathmandu hospitals, zonal hospitals, and further training abroad.
- The Society of Anaesthesiologists of Nepal grew to 34 members and became active internationally.
- Zonal hospitals face challenges with limited supplies and minimal continuing medical education.
Conclusions:
- The diploma program has successfully increased the number of trained anaesthetists in Nepal.
- The program has facilitated the staffing of zonal hospitals, improving national anaesthesia coverage.
- Sustained efforts are needed to address resource limitations and enhance continuing medical education for anaesthetists in zonal areas.