Table 2 Preparedness of STMMs dispatched to the South Pacific and Central America
From: A comparative study of Taiwan's short-term medical missions to the South Pacific and Central America
   Region | South pacific number of missions = 46 | Central America number of missions = 25 |
|---|---|---|
Funding source | MOFA, TaiwanICDF | MOFA, TaiwanICDF |
Mission leader | TaiwanICDF | TaiwanICDF |
Administrative personnel | TaiwanICDF | TaiwanICDF |
Logistical preparedness | TaiwanICDF | TaiwanICDF |
Orientation | TaiwanICDF | TaiwanICDF |
Member recruitment | Single institutions | Multiple institutions |
 Doctors | Specialty | Specialty |
 Nurses | Senior | Senior |
 Other | Experienced | Experienced |
Sister hospital in host nation | Yes | No |