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Estimation of plasma fibrinogen and its degradation products in uncomplicated cases of malaria with low parasitemia.
(1992)There are four hypotheses which have been advanced to explain the pathophysiology of severe and complicated malaria such as cerebral malaria. However, none of them adequately explains all the features of cerebral malaria ... -
Ethics and the nurse: the nurse as a professional practitioner
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Ethnomedicinal knowledge in the traditional management of human ailments in lake victoria basin, kenya
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Evaluation of patient safety in medication administration at M.P Shah Hospital critical care unit
(University of Nairobi, 2015-09)Drugs are substances intended for use in diagnosis, cure or prevention of disease. Medications are among the most frequently used interventions to improve patient health. The complexity of ... -
Evaluation of the frequently performed urological procedures and how they are coded at Kenyatta National Hospital from 15th July 2004 to 15th January 2005
(2006)Th is st lid y was des igned to assess the most Ircq ucnt Iy performed urologicu I procedures and how they are coded at Kenyatta National Hospital. A prospective analysis of consecutive patients who underwent a ... -
EVALUATION OF THE UNIVERSAL ANAESTHESIA MACHINE IN THREE HOSPITALS IN KENYA: KENYATTA NATIONAL HOSPITAL LEVEL 6, THIKA DISTRICT HOSPITAL LEVEL 5 AND KIAMBU DISTRICT HOSPITAL LEVEL 4
(University of Nairobi, 2013)The provision of anaesthesia in many resource limited countries is compromised by lack of appropriately designed anaesthesia equipment. Modern complex anaesthesia machines are unsuitable for use in areas with challenging ... -
Evolution of paediatric oncology over the years: overview with a focus on sub-Saharan Africa and examples from the Kenyan experience
(University of Nairobi, 1993)In this paper on "The Evolution of Paediatric Oncology Over the Years", a historical perspective is outlined regarding the subspecialty of paediatric oncology on a global basis. The evolution of paediatric oncology units ... -
Exploration of nurses use of time at work at the medical units of Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH)
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Introduction: Nurses are the basic building blocks of healthcare and main professional component of the work force in the health care system. Nurses work performance undoubtedly affects the overall quality of patient care ... -
Exploring the barriers to health care and psychosocial challenges in cervical cancer management in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2015-08)Cervical cancer is the most frequent cancer among women aged between 15 years and 44 years in Kenya, resulting in an estimated 4,802 women being diagnosed with cervical cancer and 2,451 dying from the disease annually. It ... -
Exploring the barriers to health care and psychosocial challenges in cervical cancer management in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2015-08)Cervical cancer is the most frequent cancer among women aged between 15 years and 44 years in Kenya, resulting in an estimated 4,802 women being diagnosed with cervical cancer and 2,451 dying from the disease annually. It ... -
Factors associated with falls among in-patients in medical and surgical wards at Kenyatta national hospital, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2012)Falls are tile third most common cause of unintentional injury and death across all age groups and the leading cause among people 65 years and older (Tzeng and Yin, 2008). The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence ... -
Factors hindering paediatric ward nurses from using nursing care plans at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi,, 2007-08)Factors Hindering Paediatric Ward Nurses from Using Nursing Care Plans at Kenyata National Hospital (KNH) BACKGROUND: Documentation is an essential and integral part of quality nursing care. A nursing care plan best suits ... -
Factors influencing application of evidence based practice (EBP) among nurses working in Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH)-Nairobi.
(2011)Evidence based practices (EBP) is application of care that is based on scientific evidence in order to obtain quality patient care. This concept was first introduced in the late 1970s' by Florence Nightingale who linked ... -
Factors influencing application of evidence-based practice among nurses
(University of Nairobi, 2012)Evidence-based practice (EBP) involves the application of care that is based on scientific evidence, to ensure the delivery of quality patient care. Generally, there is a dearth of documentary evidence on the evolution of ... -
Factors influencing implementation of Malaria intervention strategies in Gwassi division,Homabay County
(University of Nairobi., 2013)Malaria is one of the most serious parasitic diseases causing up to 90% of deaths annually in Sub-Saharan Africa. It is recognized that much of the morbidity and mortality associated with malaria could be reduced provided ... -
Factors influencing infection control, prevention and injection safety practices among nurses in the medical and surgical wards at Kenyatta National Hospital Nairobi, Kenya
(2011)The aim of the study was to determining the factors influencing infection control practices among nurses at the medical and surgical wards of Kenyatta Hospital, Nairobi Study Design: This was a descriptive cross sectional ... -
Factors influencing infection control, prevention and injection safety practices among nurses in the medical and surgical wards at Kenyatta National Hospital Nairobi, Kenya
(2011)The aim of the study was to determining the factors influencing infection control practices among nurses at the medical and surgical wards of Kenyatta Hospital, Nairobi Study Design: This was a descriptive cross sectional ...