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Disease Activity and Adherence to Disease Modifying Anti-rheumatic Drugs Among Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Attending the Kenyatta National Hospital Rheumatology Clinic
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Disease activity among RA patients in Kenya has been found to he high inspite of majority of them being on disease modifying antirheumatic drug(DMARD) treatment. Adherence to DMARDs can be challenging and multiple factors ... -
The Disposition of Schistosomicidal Drugs
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Disruptive Behavior Disorders Among School-going Children Aged 6-12 Years in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Introduction: Disruptive Behavior Disorders (DBDs) are a common co-occurring condition of childhood onset and are of significant public health concern. Yet, the prevalence of these conditions among Kenyan Children is not ... -
Distal femoral fractures pattern and management at Kenyatta national hospital (KNH): a prospective study
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2004)Background. Distal fractures of the femur affect mainly the young and economically productive age group, hence socioeconomic implications for the patient and their dependants. Objectives. The immediate objective of ... -
The distribution of rural health facilities: a case study of Mumias and Butere Divisions, Kakamega District
(University of NairobiDepartment of Urban and Regional Planning, 1979)The overriding theme in this dissertation is that the present distribution of rural health facilities is imbalanced and that it does not pay sufficient attention to the tenets of the country's physical planning policy. It ... -
Distribution Of Salmonella Typhi Antibodies In The Sera Of Healthy Blood Donors At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2013)Background A survey of literature revealed that among infectious diseases, typhoid fever is widespread in Kenya. Widal test is still widely used in the diagnosis of this disease. Interpretation of Widal test depends on ... -
Distribution, Patterns and Severity of Musculoskeletal Injuries Among Motorcycle Crash Victims at Kenyatta National Hospital
(Uon, 2021)Background: Road traffic crash injuries constitute a major public health burden and has led to an increase in morbidity, disability and mortality for the victims. Motorcycle crashes (MCC) contribute a large proportion ... -
Do Not Resuscitate” Orders: Current Practice and Factors Influencing Decision Making in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) orders are not commonly in use in the Kenyan health care system and decision making surrounding these orders may be complicated by cultural, religious and societal influences. There is ... -
Doctors' and Nurses' Experiences of Ethical Challenges in End of Life Decisions in Critical Care Unit at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Many nurses and doctors often experience ethical problems around decision making at the end of life. Lack of guiding policies in the unit on how to deal with ethical issues contributes to stress, tension, ... -
Dog bite injuries as seen at Kenyatta National Hospital
(Department of Surgery, University of Nairobi, 2005)This was a prospective case series study over a duration of three months. The purpose of the study was to determine the incidence of dog bite injuries, the epidemiological characteristics of dog bites and their management ... -
Drug abuse in Kenya: Information, needs, resources and analysis (INRA) project for Kenya
(College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2001)This is a report of Information, Needs and Resources Analysis, (fNRA) survey carried out in Kenya in July 200 1. The survey team comprised a Professor of Psychiatry, David Ndetei from the Nairobi Psychotherapy Services ... -
Drug Consumption and Expenditure Patterns at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Efficient drug supply chain systems ensure sustained accessibility, availability and affordability of essential medicines. This may be achieved through rational selection, quantification, procurement, distribution ... -
Drug Consumption Patterns With Clinical And Financial Implications At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016-11)Background: Medicines costs constitute 20% to 40% of health budgets in many developing countries. This study sought to conduct an analysis of drug use in Kenyatta National hospital using various tools namely ABC and VEN ... -
Drug Related Problems Among Patients in the Critical Care Unit of Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Drugs are usually prescribed with the intention of achieving desirable therapeutic outcome(s), and alleviate patient suffering. However, the use of drugs more often than not may cause undesired outcomes, commonly ... -
Drug Related Problems Among Patients in the Critical Care Unit of Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Drugs are usually prescribed with the intention of achieving desirable therapeutic outcome(s), and alleviate patient suffering. However, the use of drugs more often than not may cause undesired outcomes, commonly ... -
Drug Related Problems Among Patients With Rheumatic Diseases and Connective Tissue Disorders in Kenyatta National Hospital
(Uon, 2021)Background information: Patients with rheumatic diseases are often on multiple long term medications predisposing them to drug therapy problems which can occur at any point of therapy. DRPs hinder the achievement of the ... -
Drug Related Problems Among Patients With Rheumatic Diseases and Connective Tissue Disorders in Kenyatta National Hospital
(Uon, 2021)Background information: Patients with rheumatic diseases are often on multiple long term medications predisposing them to drug therapy problems which can occur at any point of therapy. DRPs hinder the achievement of the ... -
Drug susceptibility pattern of helicobacter pylori in patients with dyspepsia at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2004)The aim of the study was to determine the drug susceptibility pattern of H pylori to metronidazole, clarithromycin, amoxicillin and tetracycline in patients presenting with dyspepsia at the Kenyatta National Hospital. The ... -
Drug Therapy Problems Among Adult Patients With Thromboembolic Disorders at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Drug therapy problems are undesirable events experienced by patients that involve, or are suspected to involve medication being utilized. Studies assessing drug therapy problems among patients with thromboembolic ... -
Drug Therapy Problems Among Patients on Proton Pump Inhibitors in the Medical Wards of Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Drug therapy problems (DTPs) are major causes of morbidity, increased cost of health care, increased hospital stay and mortality. Proton Pump Inhibitor (PPI) use in hospitals has been increasing over time despite ...