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Health care missions: changing the local landscape
Nancy DeMetro1, Sharon L Oetker-Black
1Walsh University, USA.
Summary
A retired US nurse improved healthcare access for the Aymara people in Bolivia through missionary work. This highlights opportunities for healthcare professionals seeking a second career in global health missions.
Area of Science:
- Global Health
- Nursing Practice
- International Healthcare Access
Background:
- Limited healthcare access in remote regions disproportionately affects indigenous populations.
- Retirement transition offers opportunities for experienced healthcare professionals to pursue global health initiatives.
- Missionary work can be a pathway for specialized medical professionals to serve underserved communities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a nurse's impact on local healthcare access in a remote Bolivian community.
- To explore the potential of healthcare missions as a fulfilling second career for retired nurses.
- To provide resources for nurses interested in international healthcare service.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative case study approach detailing a nurse's experience.
- Retrospective analysis of healthcare access changes in the Aymara community.
- Compilation of resources for healthcare professionals considering global health missions.
Main Results:
- Significant improvements in local healthcare access were achieved through the nurse's dedicated service.
- The nurse's missionary work provided essential medical care and capacity building.
- Resources for exploring similar healthcare missions were identified and curated.
Conclusions:
- Retired nurses can make substantial contributions to global health equity.
- Healthcare missions offer a viable and impactful second career path for nurses.
- Further support and resources are needed to facilitate nurses' engagement in international health service.
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