<p>The healthcare system in Nigeria and many developing countries struggles with inadequate medical equipment, which is responsible for high mortality and morbidity rates in this region. The burden of the cost of imported medical equipment in Nigeria is high, hence the need for an alternative solution. This study explores the feasibility of adopting remanufacturing techniques in Nigeria for improved access to healthcare using qualitative analysis approaches. This study purposively recruited 12 experts, due to their involvement with medical equipment and the healthcare system, for a focused group discussion in November 2024. The interviews were transcribed and coded to identify key themes using content analysis. The key concerns for discussion were: challenges in medical equipment remanufacturing, perspectives on remanufacturing, remanufacturing as a strategy to improve healthcare in Nigeria, and legal and policy implications. The barriers were identified as: bureaucracy of processes, lack of local manufacturing capacity, delay in delivery time, and unavailability of spare parts. The motivators were identified as: retention of healthcare practitioners, cost reduction in healthcare services, improved access to medical equipment, and capacity building for healthcare professionals. The guidelines suggested from this study include: enhancement of medical equipment remanufacturing in Nigeria, proper documentation, government involvement, foreign joint venture agreement, public-private partnership, formulation of a remanufacturing act or law, development of a database of defective medical equipment, and quality assurance. In conclusion, this study revealed the essential function of remanufacturing in strengthening healthcare systems, boosting service delivery and outcomes, building local capacity, and minimizing expenses.</p>

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Barriers, motivators and guidelines for remanufacturing of medical equipment to improve healthcare services in Nigeria: qualitative approach

  • C. S. Ajaelu,
  • C. G. Achi,
  • O. K. Idowu,
  • M. E. Coker,
  • A. O. Lawanson,
  • A. O. Coker,
  • W. L. Ijomah

摘要

The healthcare system in Nigeria and many developing countries struggles with inadequate medical equipment, which is responsible for high mortality and morbidity rates in this region. The burden of the cost of imported medical equipment in Nigeria is high, hence the need for an alternative solution. This study explores the feasibility of adopting remanufacturing techniques in Nigeria for improved access to healthcare using qualitative analysis approaches. This study purposively recruited 12 experts, due to their involvement with medical equipment and the healthcare system, for a focused group discussion in November 2024. The interviews were transcribed and coded to identify key themes using content analysis. The key concerns for discussion were: challenges in medical equipment remanufacturing, perspectives on remanufacturing, remanufacturing as a strategy to improve healthcare in Nigeria, and legal and policy implications. The barriers were identified as: bureaucracy of processes, lack of local manufacturing capacity, delay in delivery time, and unavailability of spare parts. The motivators were identified as: retention of healthcare practitioners, cost reduction in healthcare services, improved access to medical equipment, and capacity building for healthcare professionals. The guidelines suggested from this study include: enhancement of medical equipment remanufacturing in Nigeria, proper documentation, government involvement, foreign joint venture agreement, public-private partnership, formulation of a remanufacturing act or law, development of a database of defective medical equipment, and quality assurance. In conclusion, this study revealed the essential function of remanufacturing in strengthening healthcare systems, boosting service delivery and outcomes, building local capacity, and minimizing expenses.