Browsing BioMedical Journal Articles by Author "English, Mike"
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An intervention to improve paediatric and newborn care in Kenyan district hospitals: Understanding the context
English, Mike; Ntoburi, Stephen; Wagai, John; Mbindyo, Patrick; Opiyo, Newton; Ayieko, Philip; Opondo, Charles; Migiro, Santau; Wamae, Annah; Irimu, Grace (2009-07-23)Abstract Background It is increasingly appreciated that the interpretation of health systems research studies is greatly facilitated ... -
Effect of a multi-faceted quality improvement intervention on inappropriate antibiotic use in children with non-bloody diarrhoea admitted to district hospitals in Kenya
Opondo, Charles; Ayieko, Philip; Ntoburi, Stephen; Wagai, John; Opiyo, Newton; Irimu, Grace; Allen, Elizabeth; Carpenter, James; English, Mike (2011-11-25)Abstract Background There are few reports of interventions to reduce the common but irrational use of antibiotics for acute non-bloody diarrhoea amongst hospitalised children in low-income settings. We undertook a ... -
Explaining the effects of a multifaceted intervention to improve inpatient care in rural Kenyan hospitals - interpretation based on retrospective examination of data from participant observation, quantitative and qualitative studies.
English, Mike; Nzinga, Jacinta; Mbindyo, Patrick; Ayieko, Philip; Irimu, Grace; Mbaabu, Lairumbi (2011-12-02)Abstract Background We have reported the results of a cluster randomized trial of rural Kenyan hospitals evaluating the effects of an intervention to introduce care based on best-practice guidelines. In parallel work ... -
Hospital outcomes for paediatric pneumonia and diarrhoea patients admitted in a tertiary hospital on weekdays versus weekends: a retrospective study
Gathara, David; Irimu, Grace; Kihara, Harrison; Maina, Christopher; Mbori-Ngacha, DA; Mwangi, Julius; Allen, Elizabeth; English, Mike (2013-05-11)Abstract Background Quality of patient care in hospitals has been shown to be inconsistent during weekends and night-time hours, and is often associated with reduced patient monitoring, poor ... -
Implementation experience during an eighteen month intervention to improve paediatric and newborn care in Kenyan district hospitals
Nzinga, Jacinta; Ntoburi, Stephen; Wagai, John; Mbindyo, Patrick; Mbaabu, Lairumbi; Migiro, Santau; Wamae, Annah; Irimu, Grace; English, Mike (2009-07-23)Abstract Background We have conducted an intervention study aiming to improve hospital care for children and newborns in Kenya. In ... -
Implementation of a structured paediatric admission record for district hospitals in Kenya - results of a pilot study
Mwakyusa, Sekela; Wamae, Annah; Wasunna, Aggrey; Were, Fred; Esamai, Fabian; Ogutu, Bernhards; Muriithi, Assumpta; Peshu, Norbert; English, Mike (2006-07-20)Abstract Background The structured admission form is an apparently simple measure to improve data quality. Poor motivation, ... -
Quality of hospital care for sick newborns and severely malnourished children in Kenya: A two-year descriptive study in 8 hospitals.
Gathara, David; Opiyo, Newton; Wagai, John; Ntoburi, Stephen; Ayieko, Philip; Opondo, Charles; Wamae, Annah; Migiro, Santau; Mogoa, Wycliffe; Wasunna, Aggrey; Were, Fred; Irimu, Grace; English, Mike (2011-11-11)Background Given the high mortality associated with neonatal illnesses and severe malnutrition and the development of packages of interventions that provide similar challenges for service delivery mechanisms we set out ...