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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 ...

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 ...