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Patterns of Perioperative Antibiotic Surgical Prophylaxis Among Surgical Patients Undergoing Surgery in K.n.h Theatres
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Background: Surgical antibiotic prophylaxis is one of the main principles in reducing postoperative surgical site infection. Choice of antibiotic prophylaxis is best tailored to the type of surgical wound and risk of ...
Predictors of extubation failure in Neuro-critically ill patients in KNH ICUs
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Background
Extubation decisions in brain-injured patients are often challenging to the critical care practitioner. Neuro-critically ill patients often undergo prolonged mechanical ventilation and intubation, are at high ...
Determination of concordance between Bio-Impedance analysis and a clinical score in fluid status assessment of Patients on Maintenance Haemodialysis
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Background: The burden of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is rising rapidly globally. Fluid
overload (FO), an independent predictor of mortality in CKD, must be quantified accurately to
enable maintenance of normohydration. ...
Antimicrobial Use Practices in Mbagathi Hospital, Nairobi-kenya- a Point Prevalence Survey
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Background: Antimicrobials are indispensable in the practice of medicine. Their misuse is one of the great forces behind the rapid growth of resistance. Antibiotics are the most frequently prescribed class of antimicrobials, ...
Comparing Patient Related Factors Associated With Choice Of Cancer Treatment Centre, Locally In Kenya Or Abroad: A Case Control Study
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Background
Medical tourism is an emerging and growing industry globally. In Kenya, medical tourism is characterized by patients seeking treatment abroad for non-communicable diseases, such as cancer. Further, it is ...
Quality of patient-centered cancer care in the gynecological wards at Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Background: Patient-centered cancer care (PCCC) is a health care practice that treats cancer
patients with high regard by listening and educating them, and considering the patient and their
significant others in all ...
Prevalence of Sexual Dysfunction in Chronic Kidney Disease Patients Attending Renal Clinic at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Background: Sexual dysfunction (SD) is frequent but still underdiagnosed in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients in Kenya. Moreover, the inconsistent usage of validated assessment (diagnostic) tools makes it problematic ...
Neurocognitive deficits in children aged between 7-12years: a comparative study between institutionalized and family raised children.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
It is estimated that over 200 million children fail to meet their developmental potential
because of poverty, poor health and non-stimulating environments. Many abandoned and orphaned
children spend their early life in ...
Predictors of Adherence to Treatment Regimen Among Hemodialysis Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Background: Adherence in hemodialysis has been a significant factor that helps in modifying the quality of life among patients undergoing hemodialysis. Adherence to hemodialysis treatment regimen encompasses four-components, ...
Outcomes of the healthy heart Africa program on management of hypertensive patients in Nairobi county, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)
Background: Hypertension is an independent risk factor for developing cardiovascular and renal
diseases worldwide. Hypertensive patients in Sub-Saharan Africa have low hypertension
awareness, treatment levels and control. ...