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  • Medical Education
  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Healthcare innovation diffusion in low and middle-income countries (LMICs) faces significant obstacles.
  • Traditional continuing medical education (CME) models are often insufficient for complex interventions like the Ponseti method.
  • LMICs contend with limited healthcare personnel, competing health priorities, and scarce resources, hindering adoption of new treatments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore effective strategies for disseminating the Ponseti method in resource-limited settings.
  • To identify key factors that facilitate the successful implementation of healthcare innovations in LMICs.
  • To propose an alternative approach to traditional CME for sustainable program development.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative analysis of implementation experiences with the Ponseti method in LMICs.
  • Case study approach focusing on program development and sustainability.
  • Identification of critical success factors through practical experience.

Main Results:

  • Lectures alone are inadequate for diffusing complex health innovations like the Ponseti method.
  • Limited resources, personnel shortages, and competing priorities are major barriers in LMICs.
  • Identifying and empowering in-country "champions" is a critical factor for program success.

Conclusions:

  • Successful implementation of the Ponseti method in LMICs hinges on a strategy beyond traditional CME.
  • In-country champions are essential for providing leadership and driving program development.
  • A sustainable approach requires local ownership and tailored support systems to overcome resource limitations.