Paediatric radiology seen from Africa. Part II: recognising research advantages in a developing country
- نوع فایل : کتاب
- زبان : انگلیسی
- مؤلف : Savvas Andronikou & Victor Mngomezulu
- چاپ و سال / کشور: 2011
Description
Radiologists in developing countries cite numerous reasons for poor research output including heavier workloads, poor remuneration (resulting in “brain drain”), poor infrastructure, language barriers, lack of modern imaging equipment, and a disease spectrum that may be of little interest to journals and readers in the developed world. On the other hand, large populations of patients suffering from distinctive diseases, cost-effective healthcare systems, and a set-up with highly centralised tertiary referral hospitals, may be seen as advantages to those willing to tap into this as a data source for research. The lack of resources may even stimulate cost-effective innovations relevant to the needs of poor communities. This paper challenges preconceived ideas and identifies advantages for radiologists in developing countries to producing good research and publications. It also cautions against “annexation of sites” by stakeholders from developed countries, and suggests simple solutions tomaximise research outputwithout a significant financial cost.
Pediatr Radiol (2011) 41:826–831 DOI 10.1007/s00247-011-2080-9 Received: 16 August 2010 / Revised: 23 January 2011 / Accepted: 14 March 2011 / Published online: 7 May 2011
