Implementation and Monitoring of a Gestational Trophoblastic Disease Management Program in a Tertiary Hospital in Morocco: Opportunities and Challenges
| العنوان: | Implementation and Monitoring of a Gestational Trophoblastic Disease Management Program in a Tertiary Hospital in Morocco: Opportunities and Challenges |
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| المؤلفون: | M. H. Alami, Imane Khachani, R. Bezad |
| المصدر: | Obstetrics and Gynecology International, Vol 2017 (2017) Obstetrics and Gynecology International |
| بيانات النشر: | Hindawi Limited, 2017. |
| سنة النشر: | 2017 |
| مصطلحات موضوعية: | Pediatrics, medicine.medical_specialty, 030219 obstetrics & reproductive medicine, Article Subject, business.industry, Gestational trophoblastic disease, Obstetrics and Gynecology, medicine.disease, lcsh:Gynecology and obstetrics, Skills management, Outreach, 03 medical and health sciences, 0302 clinical medicine, 030220 oncology & carcinogenesis, Physical space, medicine, Electronic database, Medical emergency, Gestational trophoblastic neoplasia, business, Socioeconomic status, lcsh:RG1-991, Research Article, Reproductive health |
| الوصف: | Objective. Gestational Trophoblastic Disease (GTD) management requires clear guidelines for diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up. Unequal management skills among practitioners, inadequate treatment, irregular surveillance, and drop-out are common in resource-limited settings and can lead to life-threatening complications and morbidities. To address these challenges, we implemented a GTD Management Program at the National Center for Reproductive Health in Rabat, Morocco. Methods and Program Description. In-depth review of management protocols was carried out, and concise guidelines were developed, with targeted training for physicians. A physical space and a weekly fixed GTD consultation were set, and personalized follow-up was established for each patient. An electronic database documenting patients’ surveillance was created, allowing immediate outreach in case of irregularities. Results. During the period from October 2013 to June 2016, 50 patients were included in this program. Patients’ mean age was 33 years; 92% were illiterate and 82% had a low socioeconomic status. 68% had a positive evolution, while 32% developed gestational trophoblastic neoplasia, requiring 2 to 6 chemotherapy sessions. An average of 2.8 outreach reminders were necessary for each patient. 94% fully adhered to the program of care and completed properly their follow-up. Conclusion. Implementation and thorough monitoring of this program helped optimize patients’ care, avoiding drop-outs and delays in diagnosing and treating complications. |
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| تدمد: | 1687-9597 1687-9589 |
| URL الوصول: | https://explore.openaire.eu/search/publication?articleId=doi_dedup___::b467724e8f2df201aba17def695d33f6 https://doi.org/10.1155/2017/5093472 |
| حقوق: | OPEN |
| رقم الأكسشن: | edsair.doi.dedup.....b467724e8f2df201aba17def695d33f6 |
| قاعدة البيانات: | OpenAIRE |
| تدمد: | 16879597 16879589 |
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