Browsing by Autor "Dominique Martin"

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Developing the ethical framework of end-stage kidney disease care: from practice to policy
(Elsevier BV, 2020) Valérie A. Luyckx; Dominique Martin; Mohammed Rafique Moosa; Aminu K. Bello; Ezequiel Bellorín-Font; Tak Mao Chan; Rolando Claure‐Del Granado; Walter Douthat; Somchai Eiam‐Ong; Felicia U. Eke
Technology foresight in traditional Bolivian sectors: Innovation traps and temporal unfit between ecosystems and institutions
(Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis) Mauricio Cespedes Quiroga; Dominique Martin
Combating poverty is a priority for developing countries. The program "Technology Foresight Initiative in Latina America" initiated by UNIDO (United Nations Industrial Development Organization) is in line with this context. This paper examines two Technological Foresight for traditional Bolivian activities: the "textiles from camelid fibers" sector and the "medicinal plants" sector. The study model takes into account two dimensions: the sociotechnical regime and the formal institutions. Findings highlights the difficulty to implement a virtuous circle of innovation because of innovation traps (1) that can be seen as a consequence of the socio-technical regime, and because of some misfit between formal institutions (2) andwhat is required by the value chain. These results emphasize the learning curve of the TF for countries such as Bolivia.
Technology foresight in traditional Bolivian sectors: Innovation traps and temporal unfit between ecosystems and institutions
(Elsevier BV, 2016) Mauricio Cespedes Quiroga; Dominique Martin
The role of kidney transplantation as a component of integrated care for chronic kidney disease
(Elsevier BV, 2020) Philip J. O’Connell; Mark Brown; Tak Mao Chan; Rolando Claure‐Del Granado; Simon Davies; Somchai Eiam‐Ong; Mohamed Hassan; Kamyar Kalantar‐Zadeh; Adeera Levin; Dominique Martin
The role of kidney transplantation as a component of integrated care for chronic kidney disease
(2020) Philip J. O’Connell; Mark Brown; Tak Mao Chan; Rolando Claure‐Del Granado; Simon J. Davies; Somchai Eiam‐Ong; Mohamed Hassan; Kamyar Kalantar‐Zadeh; Adeera Levin; Dominique Martin
Kidney transplant provides superior outcomes to dialysis as a treatment for end-stage kidney disease. Therefore, it is essential that kidney transplantation be part of an integrated treatment and management plan for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Developing an effective national program of transplantation is challenging because of the requirement for kidney donors and the need for a multidisciplinary team to provide expert care for both donors and recipients. This article outlines the steps necessary to establish a national kidney transplant program, starting with the requirement for effective legislation that provides the legal framework for transplantation whilst protecting organ donors, their families, recipients, and staff and is an essential requirement to combat organ trafficking. The next steps involve capacity building with the development of a multiskilled workforce, the credentialing of transplant centers, and the reporting of outcomes through national or regional registries. Although it is accepted that most transplant programs will begin with living related kidney donation, it is essential to aspire to and develop a deceased donor program. This requires engagement with multiple stakeholders, especially the patients, the general community, intensivists, and health departments. Development of transplant centers should be undertaken in concert with the development of a dialysis program. Both are essential components of integrated care for CKD and both should be viewed as part of the World Health Organization's initiative for universal health coverage. Provisions to cover the costs of treatment for patients need to be developed taking into account the state of development of the overall health framework in each country.