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View article: International accreditation of a pediatric hematology/oncology fellowship program in Guatemala: a quantitative assessment
International accreditation of a pediatric hematology/oncology fellowship program in Guatemala: a quantitative assessment Open
This study provides quantitative data on the enhancement of a PHO fellowship program in a middle-income country after the process ACGME-I accreditation based on the improvement of EPAT scores. Additional analyses and evaluation tools are n…
View article: The St. Jude Global Academy: A Multifaceted Education Program to Expand Pediatric Oncology Workforce Capacity
The St. Jude Global Academy: A Multifaceted Education Program to Expand Pediatric Oncology Workforce Capacity Open
There is currently a global shortage of healthcare professionals equipped to handle the rising burden of childhood cancer. St. Jude Global is an initiative to improve survival rates of children with cancer worldwide while improving access …
View article: Impact of a Regional Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Fellowship Program in Guatemala
Impact of a Regional Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Fellowship Program in Guatemala Open
PURPOSE This study aimed to describe and assess the regional experience of a pediatric hematology/oncology fellowship program based in Guatemala. METHODS The Unidad Nacional de Oncología Pediátrica (UNOP) in Guatemala City, Guatemala, is t…
View article: Effectiveness of dry hydrogen peroxide on reducing environmental microbial bioburden risk in a pediatric oncology intensive care unit
Effectiveness of dry hydrogen peroxide on reducing environmental microbial bioburden risk in a pediatric oncology intensive care unit Open
•Dry Hydrogen Peroxide reduces environmental contamination in air and on surfaces.•Dry Hydrogen Peroxide is safe for use in occupied settings, safe for human exposure.•No-touch disinfection technology is effective adjunct to manual cleanin…
View article: Pediatric Early Warning Systems aid in triage to intermediate versus intensive care for pediatric oncology patients in resource‐limited hospitals
Pediatric Early Warning Systems aid in triage to intermediate versus intensive care for pediatric oncology patients in resource‐limited hospitals Open
Pediatric oncology patients hospitalized in resource‐limited settings are at high risk for clinical deterioration resulting in mortality. Intermediate care units (IMCUs) provide a cost‐effective alternative to pediatric intensive care unit…
View article: Validation of a pediatric early warning system for hospitalized pediatric oncology patients in a resource‐limited setting
Validation of a pediatric early warning system for hospitalized pediatric oncology patients in a resource‐limited setting Open
BACKGROUND Pediatric oncology patients are at high risk of clinical deterioration, particularly in hospitals with resource limitations. The performance of pediatric early warning systems (PEWS) to identify deterioration has not been assess…
View article: The treatment of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia in Guatemala: Biologic features, treatment hurdles, and results
The treatment of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia in Guatemala: Biologic features, treatment hurdles, and results Open
BACKGROUND The National Pediatric Oncology Unit (UNOP) is the only pediatric hemato‐oncology center in Guatemala. METHODS Patients ages 1 to 17 years with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) were treated according to modified ALL Interconti…
View article: Successful Implementation of a Pediatric Early Warning Score in a Resource-Limited Pediatric Oncology Hospital in Guatemala
Successful Implementation of a Pediatric Early Warning Score in a Resource-Limited Pediatric Oncology Hospital in Guatemala Open
25 Background: Hospitalized pediatric oncology patients are at high risk for clinical decline and mortality, particularly in resource-limited settings. Pediatric Early Warning Scores (PEWS) are commonly used to aid with early identificatio…