title: Orthopaedic nursing in developing nations: A collaboration between the Republic of the Union of Myanmar (Burma) and Australia.
abstract: This paper describes a collaboration between orthopaedic nurses in Myanmar (Burma) and Australia. It aims to explores how that collaboration began and how it can grow and has grown. The unique needs and challenges of healthcare delivery in developing nations are discussed. Understanding these unique needs and challenges is vital in tailoring strategies to provide orthopaedic nurses in those countries with resources that are suitable to assist them in providing the highest level of quality care to their patients. The authors hope that this example may inspire other orthopaedic nurses and organisations around the globe to participate in this type of activity with the understanding that it benefits all those involved, nurses from both developed and developing countries, as well as improving patient care.
authors.affiliation: Department of Adult Health Nursing, University of Nursing, Mandalay, Myanmar.
authors.forename: Yin Mar
authors.initials: YM
authors.lastname: Han
authors.affiliation: Department of Maternal and Child Health Nursing, University of Nursing, Mandalay, Myanmar.
authors.forename: Nang
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Awng
authors.affiliation: Department of Adult Health Nursing, University of Nursing, Mandalay, Myanmar.
authors.forename: Lahkri Hkawn
authors.initials: LH
authors.lastname: Nu
authors.affiliation: Department of Adult Health Nursing, University of Nursing, Mandalay, Myanmar.
authors.forename: Ni Mya
authors.initials: NM
authors.lastname: Thway
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing, University of Adelaide, Australia. Electronic address: paul.mcliesh@adelaide.edu.au.
authors.forename: Paul
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: McLiesh
mesh_terms: D003906:Developing Countries; D006801:Humans; D007393:International Educational Exchange; D002052:Myanmar; D016530:Orthopedic Nursing; D013021:South Australia
keywords: Burma; Developing countries; Myanmar; Orthopaedic nursing