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Goals and Key Success factors |
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The Goals and Key Success factors for iPATH are:
- 1 neurosurgeon who is competent in patient evaluation, ETV/CPC and shunt placement surgeries, and patient follow up
- An adequately equipped and trained operating theater and staff for performing these techniques
- A mechanism for referral, evaluation, and funding of infants requiring treatment for Hydrocephalus
- Minimum of 100 infants treated for Hydrocephalus per year
- A mechanism for patient follow up and data reporting
- <1% infection and mortality rates for ETV/CPC and <10% infection rates for shunt placement
- Successful avoidance of shunt dependency in at least 2/3 of all children
- A functioning Spina Bifida/Hydrocephalus clinic service run by a nurse coordinator who is trained by IF in neurogenic bladder management, prevention counseling, etc.
- The institution evolves into a regional center for training others in the management of Hydrocephalus, including neuroendoscopy training
- The partner gains competence in the development of parent groups in civil society and organisational development; the development of a regional SBH parents' support group
- The partner becomes part of the IF network for follow up and further training and support
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