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Digitizing Surgical Data Delivery in Tanzanian Hospitals

Digitizing operating theater data at Tanzanian referral hospital showcased significant advancements in data management, with over 4449 procedures conducted, emphasizing orthopedics/trauma. Challenges included securing local support and technology integration, but lessons learned highlighted the importance of stakeholder communication and training. The success of the web-based platform suggests scalability potential, with recommendations for ongoing monitoring, local funding, and global partnerships to ensure sustainability.

Journal Article by Osebo C, Razek T (…) Boniface R et 4 al. in World J Surg

© 2024 The Author(s). World Journal of Surgery published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of International Society of Surgery/Société Internationale de Chirurgie (ISS/SIC).

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