title: [Educational and research program on diagnosis and treatment of otitis media in Latin America].
abstract: Otitis media in Latin America is an important cause of hearing impairment and infectious complications which can be prevented without an inordinate effort or investment of resources. The Latin American Otitis Media Research and Training Program is a multidisciplinary, international project designed to improve the detection an treatment of otitis media in Latin America. Over 200 health care providers have already participated in pilot seminars presented in Brazil, Costa Rica, and Mexico. These sessions were highlighted by audiovisual presentations emphasizing pneumatic otoscopy. We conclude that this focused program of medical education can significantly contribute to improve primary health care in the region.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology, Childrens Hospital of Pittsburgh, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.
authors.forename: M A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Arriaga
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Eavy
authors.forename: S E
authors.initials: SE
authors.lastname: Stool
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Guerrero
authors.forename: C N
authors.initials: CN
authors.lastname: Odio
authors.forename: J I
authors.initials: JI
authors.lastname: Santos
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004493:Education; D004502:Education, Medical, Continuing; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007843:Latin America; D010033:Otitis Media / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D010036:Otolaryngology / Q000193:education*; D012106:Research
vernacular_title: Programa educacional y de investigación sobre diagnóstico y tratamiento de otitis media en latinoamérica.