African Digital Health Library (ADHL): Recent submissions
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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 ... -
Epidemiology of Trypanocidal Drug Resistance in the Transmara District of Kenya
(2006)The sensitivity profile of 10 isolates of Trypanosoma congolense isolated from parasitaemic local Zebu cattle in transmara District, Kenya, to therapeutic doses of both diminazene aceturate and isometamidium chloride was ... -
case records and commentaries
(University of Nairobi, 1992)The use of intrauterine device in 147 patients treated in the Gynecological Unit at the Kenyatta National Hospital for pelvic inflammatory disease, was compared with the use in a sexually active,age -parity, matched,control ... -
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 ... -
Quality of nursing care through patient participation: an integration of Orem’s theory to the nursing process in Kiambu and Thika hospitals - Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Introduction Patient participation in health care is regarded as a primary condition for quality care. However the traditional paternalistic perception among the health care workers is a major barrier to patient participation. ... -
Ethnomedicinal knowledge in the traditional management of human ailments in lake victoria basin, kenya
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Case records and commentaries in obstetrics and gynaecology
(University of Nairobi,, 2007-02)No abstract available -
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 ... -
Management of Dental Waste by Practitioners in Nairobi, Kenya.
(2005)Dental wastes are material that has been utilized in dental clinics, which are no longer wanted for use and therefore discarded. Improper disposal of these dental wastes can cause harm to the dentist, the people in immediate ... -
The Effects of Adenotonsilectomy on Pulmonary Pressures as Seen in the Ent Department- Kenyatta National Hospit
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The Nexus Between Participatory Communication And Prostate Cancer Screening Among At-Risk Population In Westlands, Nairobi – Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)This study sought to investigate the significance of participatory communication in promoting the uptake of prostate cancer screening among Kenyan men classified as most at risk of developing the disease. The objectives ... -
Factors influencing medication administration practice among nurses at Kenyatta National Hospital General Critical Care Init
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Medicines are chemical compounds administered for the purpose of diagnosis, treatment, and Prevention. All medication have toxic effects, therefore all medications are expected to be administered carefully to achieve the ... -
Factors influencing utilization of cervical cancer screening services at Central Provincial General Hospital, Nyeri, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Cervical cancer continues to be a major cause of mortality and morbidity among women worldwide with almost half a million new cases each year .. Developing countries accounts for more that 800/0 of the world cervical cancer ... -
Assessing quality of life among gynaecological cancer patients receiving care in the palliative care unit at Kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Quality of life (QOL) assessment among cancer patients is considered to be an important aspect in palliative care. QOL assessment helps in the identification of the physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of ... -
Malignant obstructive jaundice: Factors predictive of non Resectability at kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2010)Malignant obstructive jaundice is a rising cause of mortality and morbidity in surgical patients worldwide. Most patients at time of presentation have advanced disease. Surgery remains the only curative mode of treatment ... -
The incidence of Nosocomial urinary tract infections: Kenyatta national hospital - intensive. care unit
(University of Nairobi, 2011)No abstract available -
Case reports and commentaries in obstetrics and gynaecology
(University of Nairobi,, 2007-02)No abstract available