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Evaluation of the usefulness of modified alvarado scoring system regarding early diagnosis of acute appendicitis and in reduction of negative appendicectomies at Kenyatta National hospital: a prospective study
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2005)AIM The aim of the study was to evaluate the impact of the modified Alvarado score on the negative appendicectomy rate in acute appendicitis. SETTING KNH emergency department, general and paediatric surgical units, ... -
Evaluation of the utility of the integrated management of childhood illnesses algorithm for Hiv infection in children less than five years old at the Mbagathi district hospital, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2007)Background: Due to the growing importance ofHIV/AlDS as a contributor to childhood mortality in high prevalence countries, an HIV component was added to the WHO/UNICEF strategy of Integrated Management of Childhood Illnesses ... -
Evaluation of Therapy Adherence Among Patients With End Stage Renal Disease at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: End stage renal disease (ESRD) is a major non-communicable killer disease globally. It is estimated that more than 1.4 million patients worldwide are affected by ESRD. Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) is important ... -
Evaluation of total white blood cell count and neutrophil percentage in assessing the severity of acute appendicitis at Kenyatta national hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Introduction: Appendicitis is one of the most common causes of abdominal pain and indication for emergency abdominal surgery world over. History and physical examination remain the cornerstones of good clinical practice ... -
Evaluation of treatment of patients with mechanical intestinal obstruction at Kenyatta National Hospital
(Department of Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2006)SUMMARY The choice between initial surgical or non-operative management of mechanical bowel obstruction still remains a challenge. This was a prospective study carried out over a period of ten months from 1st September ... -
Evaluation of triple assessment in the management of pathological nipple discharge of the breast at Kenyatta national hospital.
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2013)Background: Clinicians remain divided on the significance and the management of patients presenting with pathological nipple discharge and on the utility of triple assessment (clinical examination, breast imaging and nipple ... -
Evidence of Ischaemic heart disease in patients with chest pain as seen at Kenyatta hospital
(University of Nairobi, 1987)The 52 National Hospital with anterior chest pain which wasnontraumatic and noinfective in origin. It was either sugvenature i.e. The patients included in this study ere all age of 3years with an average age of 47.6 years. ... -
Evidence-based master of science in forensic nursing curriculum: A model for Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Forensic nursing is an essential specialty of nursing because it extends traditional nursing care to include the historically disregarded medical-legal aspects of potential or actual client problems. Forensic nursing has ... -
Evidence-based Teenage Health Education: an Approach to Reduce Neonatal Morbidity and Mortality Among Teenage Mothers, Busia County Referral Hospital, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Neonatal mortality accounts for about 40% of under-5 morbidity and mortality globally with 99% occurring in resource strained countries. Busia County reported 107 per 1000 live births in the general population. ... -
An Examination Of Employee Counselling Programmes In The National Police Service In Kenya: A Case Study Of Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Employee counselling presents opportunities for employees to resolve their problems and embrace successful options of dealing with challenging circumstances. In many studies, employees who receive counselling report higher ... -
Examining the responsibility of the Kenyan state for non-state violation of human rights
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Development of Human rights law adopted a state-centred approach based on the powerful nature of the state. The state was seen as the major violator of human rights due to the substantial role that it played in provision ... -
Exclusive Breastfeeding Practices and Workplace Support Offered to Formally Employed Mothers in Nairobi Accessing Well-child Services at the Nairobi Hospital Outpatient Centres
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background Breastmilk is the most important nutrition that a mother can offer her child. Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) is one of the most cost-effective strategies to reduce infant and child mortality. Despite the numerous ... -
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 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 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 ...