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Ethical dilemmas experienced by nurses working in critical care units in Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2012)
- Ethical issues have emerged in the recent years as a major component of health care for the critically ill patients, who are vulnerable and totally depend on nurse working in the critical care unit. As the provision of ...
Modifiable lifestyle risk factors for hypertension among hypertensive and non-hypertensive patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)
Background: Hypertension is a common cardiovascular risk factor worldwide and is associated with a high morbidity and mortality. Various lifestyle risk factors are known to playa role in the initiation and maintenance of ...
Assessment of correctness of inhalation technique among asthmatic children and Their caretakers at the Kenyatta national Hospital
(University Of Nairobi, 2010)
Background: Asthma is a major cause of morbidity among children throughout the world
and it is currently estimated to affect more than 300 million people. Its diagnosis is
mainly clinical based on history although it can ...
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 ...
Knowledge And Practice Of Basic Anaesthetic Techniques Amongst Medical Officers In Kenya
(University of Nairobi., 2003-04)
This was a descriptive cross-sectional study on knowledge and practice of basic anaesthetic
techniques amongst medical officers in Kenya. The study was undertaken following
approval by the Ethical Research Committee of ...
Cytologic findings in adult patients presenting with haematuria in urology clinic at Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Haematuria is a common rinding in patients presenting with urologic problems. Therefore,
the aim of this study was to describing the cytologic findings in patients presenting with
haematuria in the urology clinic at ...
Challenges faced by guardians of children diagnosed With cancer admitted in Kenyatta national hospital Pediatric wards
(University of Nairobi,, 2013)
Background. Guardians of children with cancer play important role in realizing the ultimate
goals of cancer treatment. However, not much has been done to better understand their
unique roles, their care giving needs/challenges ...
Challenges Facing Care Takers Of Hiv Infected Children Attending Pediatric Patient Support Centre Clinic In Kisii Level 5 Hospital.
(univesity of Nairobi, 2013)
Despite the important role played by the care takers of the HIV infected children, not much has
been done to understand their unique care giving needs and ways in which their needs can be
addressed by HIV IAIDS programs.
The ...
Primary health care--implications for nursing education/services
(University of Nairobi, 1981)