Observational analysis compares referrals of complicated cases in Sudurpashchim and Karnali, indicating urgent health system needs.
Nepal’s remote provinces—Sudurpashchim and Karnali—face frequent referrals of complicated medical and surgical cases due to limitations in manpower, diagnostic tools, operative capacity, and ICU support. This study compares one-year data on such referrals and proposes sustainable solutions for health system strengthening.
No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.
Thapa et al. (2025) studied this question.
Synapse has enriched 5 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context: