Challenges and Lessons Learned From Short-Term Medical Service Trips in Global Communities

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (8) ◽  
pp. 573-577
Author(s):  
Chai-Chih Huang ◽  
Vanessa Torres ◽  
Eufemia Jacob
Keyword(s):  
Medical Service ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Medical Service Trips

scholarly journals The Effect of Pediatric Colorectal Short-Term Medical Service Trips on Self-Reported Confidence in Patient Care in Volunteers in the Home Country

2020 ◽  
Vol 86 (1) ◽  
pp. 28 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wilfried Krois ◽  
Peter Gröpel ◽  
Pastora X. Hernandez ◽  
Juan Craniotis-Rios ◽  
Martin L. Metzelder ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Patient Care ◽  
Medical Service ◽  
Home Country ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Medical Service Trips

scholarly journals Reflections on a Medical Service Trip: Did we do the right thing?

2013 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 60
Author(s):  
Rene Franco ◽  
Chirag Desai ◽  
William Firth ◽  
Harold M. Szerlip
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Medical Service ◽  
The United States ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
The Right ◽  
Medical Service Trip ◽  
Medical Service Trips ◽  
Do The Right Thing

Medical service trips have a long and distinguished history. In the United States,interest in medical outreach trips has grown substantially, as medical schools andnon-governmental organizations support numerous overseas endeavors at an estimatedcost of 250 million dollars a year. Although providing care to those in need is arewarding experience, the question that needs to be answered is whether these tripsdo more harm than good. We describe our experience during a medical service trip toEnsenada, Mexico. We treated over 500 people for numerous problems, but due to thelack of services were not able to monitor or ensure follow-up. Did we do more harmby providing medications that can have serious side effects? Recommendations havebeen developed to help short-term international medical service trips provide the bestoverall experience for the participants and the best care for the patients.

scholarly journals Short-term medical service trips: what is the cost of patient care and student training?

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
John Rovers ◽  
Michael Andreski ◽  
Michelle Becker ◽  
Jeffrey Gray
Keyword(s):  
Medical Service ◽  
Office Visit ◽  
Opportunity Costs ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Use Of Resources ◽  
Before And After ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Student Training ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Medical Service Trips

Abstract Background Evaluations of the costs and effects of medical service trips (MSTs) are increasingly necessary. Estimates of costs can inform decision making to determine if participation is likely to be a wise use of resources. Methods This study estimates the costs and effects of a 1-week MST for 20 health professions students and seven providers to the Dominican Republic. Costs were defined as direct costs for students and providers and opportunity costs for providers. Effects were defined as the cost to treat one patient and the cost to train one student. Students were surveyed about their costs before and after the MST. Most provider costs were assumed to be the same as those of the students. Results The mean direct cost per student was US$1764 and US$2066 for providers. Total opportunity costs for seven providers was US$19 869. The total cost for the trip was US$69 612 to treat 464 patients. With and without provider opportunity costs, the cost to treat one patient was US$150 and US$107, and the cost to train one student was US$3481 and US$2487, respectively. Conclusions Short-term MSTs may be more expensive than previously thought. The cost to treat one patient was similar to a medical office visit in the USA.

scholarly journals Assessing best practices on short-term medical service trips: an eDelphi-based theoretical model

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
pp. S41
Author(s):  
Christopher Dainton ◽  
Charlene Hsuan-Li Chu ◽  
Christina Gorman ◽  
William Cherniak
Keyword(s):  
Theoretical Model ◽  
Best Practices ◽  
Medical Service ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Medical Service Trips

IMPACT OF GLOBAL MEDICAL SERVICE TRIPS ON PHYSICIAN CAREERS

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leslie Ravago ◽  
Charles Haddad ◽  
Judella Haddad-Lacle ◽  
Virginia Kockler ◽  
Elizabeth Devos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Service ◽  
Medical Service Trips

Meaningful Language and Cultural Experiences for Future Teachers in Puerto Rico

2016 ◽  
pp. 160-176
Author(s):  
Judith Cruzado-Guerrero ◽  
Gilda Martinez-Alba
Keyword(s):  
Puerto Rico ◽  
Study Abroad ◽  
Implementation Strategies ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Teacher Preparation Program ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Short Term Study ◽  
Puerto Rican Culture ◽  
Travel Abroad ◽  
Study Abroad Program

The authors describe a faculty led study abroad program implemented in Puerto Rico. The short-term study abroad model highlights both design and implementation strategies for travel abroad. This chapter also focuses on the unique cultural and linguistic experiences in Puerto Rico which were planned for college students in an early childhood education teacher preparation program. The chapter addresses the strategies used to facilitate learning about Puerto Rican culture and languages, methods to support students learning dual languages and strategies for working with families, communities, and other professionals. The chapter concludes with lessons learned from this experience and emphasizes both issues and recommendations for faculty who are developing future short-term travel experiences.

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