Implementation of an Ultraviolet Phototherapy Service at a National Referral Hospital in Western Kenya: Reflections on Challenges and Lessons Learned

• Main Authors: Karen Ly (Author), Aileen Y. Chang (Author), Samson K. Kiprono (Author), Margareth Jose (Author), Mary Patricia Smith (Author), Kristen Beck (Author), Sahil Sekhon (Author), Isabel Muraguri (Author), Margaret Mungai (Author), Sarah J. Coates (Author), Quinn Thibodeaux (Author), Sarah Hulse (Author), Marissa Gualberto (Author), Caleb Jeon (Author), Mio Nakamura (Author), Tina Bhutani (Author), Toby Maurer (Author), Wilson Liao (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Adis, Springer Healthcare, 2019-11-01T00:00:00Z.
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Abstract Introduction In order to manage skin conditions at a national referral hospital level in Kenya, specialized dermatology services, such as dermatologic surgery, dermatopathology, phototherapy, and sub-specialty care, should be offered, as is typically available in referral hospitals around t...