Essi Marie-Jose
Department of Public Health of the University of Yaounde, Cameroon
Publications
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Research Article
Pathologic Profil, Management of Resources and Quality of Care at The Orthopedic Surgery Department of The Central Hospital of Yaounde
Author(s): Mbono Akouma Constantin Wilfried Arthur*, Handy Eone Daniel, Essi Marie-Jose and Mbono Edoa Doriane Murielle
Introduction: According to the World Health Organization (WHO), an effective healthcare system must provide quality care for all, which requires regular assessments. In Cameroon, evaluating the quality of orthopedic care is essential due to the growing demand for these services. Objective: Assess the quality of care in the Orthopedic Unit at the Yaounde Central Hospital, describe the pathological profile, and evaluate resources. Methodology: A situational analysis was conducted in the orthopedic surgery department of the Central Hospital of Yaounde (CHY) in 2023, over an 8-month period. The assessment used data sheets and considered the pathological profile and human resources. Results: The evaluation of the pathological profile, based on medical records, showed a median patient age of 39.. Read More»