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The experience at Kenyatta National Hospital - A retrospective and prospective Study
(University of NairobiFaculty of medicine, 1985)Forty seven patients with acute renal failure were studied prospectively over a two-year period at the Kenyatta National Hospital. There were 20 males and 27 females. The mortality rate was 40.4%. Most patients had medically ... -
Experience With Arteriovenous Fistulae in Long Term Haemodialysis Patients at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Arteriovenous fistulae (AVF) are associated with fewer long-term events such as thrombosis, loss of primary patency and interventions, and should therefore be considered the vascular access of choice for HD ... -
Experiences and associated factors in quality of delivery care at The Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Nursing Science, University of Nairobi, 2013)The fifth Millennium Development Goal calls for a reduction in the maternal mortality ratio by 75% between 1990 and 2015, with a key indicator being the proportion of births attended to by skilled health personnel (United ... -
Experiences of Caregivers and Care Needs of Children With Congenital Heart Disease at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Congenital heart disease (CHD) is one of the common diagnosed congenital disorders affecting approximately 0.8% to 1.2% live births globally. This disorder has been significantly associated with increased burden ... -
Experiences of Critical Care Nurses in End-of-life Care to Adult Patients in the Critical Care Unit, Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Critical care nurses’ (CCNs) role in the critical care unit (CCU) changes from life-sustaining to promoting comfort in end-of-life care (EOLC) resulting in different experiences. End-of-life care is inevitable ... -
Experiences of Parents on Kangaroo Mother Care in the Neonatal Clinic at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Introduction:Kangaroo mother care is a practice used to care for premature infants and low birth weight babies. It has been endorsed by the World health organization as a cheap and reliable method of reducing neonatal ... -
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 ... -
Exploring Caregiver Burden of Care Experiences in Caring for Mentally Ill Patients Living With Hiv/aids at Kenyatta National Hospital, Comprehensive Care Center.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background HIV/AIDS is an epidemic with severe Psychiatric and Mental Health implications; it predisposes an individual to mental disorders and psycho-social torture because of living with a life threatening incurable ... -
Exploring Concepts of Professionalism in Surgical Training in the University of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Background Medical professionalism defines the relationship between doctors, patients, and society. As a social construct, public oaths affirm public trust and demonstrate a commitment to values beyond a physician’s ... -
Exploring Experiences of Individuals With Breast Cancer Post-mastectomy at Kenyatta National Hospital - a Phenomenological Study
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Worldwide, breast cancer (BC) is the most prevalent malignancy affecting women and ranks as the second most fatal form of cancer. When detected early in stages i and ii, mastectomy is the most prevalent and ... -
Exploring Factors Influencing Implementation of Nursing Process in Mathari National Teaching and Referral Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Nursing Process is a decision-making approach that promotes critical thinking towards enhanced patient management and better health outcomes. Its implementation in most Kenyan hospitals still remain low ... -
Exploring Mental Health Nurses Experiences Of Patients’ Aggression At Mathari National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Nurses working in Mental Health Settings experience high levels of patients’ aggression. Exposure to patients’ aggression results in implicit or explicit challenges to their safety, health or psychological well ... -
Exploring Strategies to Improve Adherence to Immunization schedule Among Children Attending the Maternal and Child Health Clinic at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: Globally, immunization is among the major contributors to public health. It prevents 20% of childhood mortality annually. The highest fatality rates from vaccine preventable diseases are usually among children ... -
Exploring the Beliefs and Perceptions on Mental Illness And the Practice of Ruqya (Quran Healing and Psychotherapy) Among Somali Muslims in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Introduction: Mental health related illnesses have tremendously increased among members of different religions and cultures depending on where they are located either working, travelling or refugees especially where their ... -
Exploring the Choice of Kidney Transplantation as a Treatment Option Among Post-kidney Transplant Recipients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Kidney transplantation (KT) offers better quality of life and the best chance at survival compared to other forms of kidney replacement therapy. In comparison, it is also relatively cheaper. Though its uptake ... -
Exposure to Indoor Air Pollution From Household Fuels and Effect on Treatment Response Amongst Children Aged Between 2 and 59 Months Admitted With Pneumonia at the Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya
(UON, 2021)Background On average, 50% the world’s population relies on high polluting fuels for their domestic energy requirements. The primary target of air pollutants emitted by these fuels is the respiratory system and can result ... -
Extent of adherence to national guidelines in prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV
(Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2010)Mother-to-child transmission [MTCT] of HIV-virus contributes to over 90% of the paediatric HIV infections. Approximately 50% of this vertical transmission occurs during labour and delivery. The national guidelines for ... -
The extent of compliance with occupational safety and health regulations at registered workplaces in Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2010)The objective of the study was to determine the extent to which employers have implemented Occupational Safety and Health regulations at their workplaces. It further determined the measures organizations have put in place ... -
Extent Of Myocardial Damage After Open-heart Surgery As Assessed From Serial Plasma Enzyme Levels
(University of Nairobi.Faculty of Medicine, 2001)Open-heart Surgery with all its associated complex equipment, techniques for myocardial preservation and improved surgical technique, is largely still considered to be in its infancy. Morbidity and mortality as a result ... -
External and internal root morphology of premolar teeth in Kenyans of African descent
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2005-08)Literature review indicates that there are very few studies that have been carried out on the morphology of Kenyan teeth. Objective: To determine the external and internal root morphology of premolar teeth in Kenyans ...