Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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An analysis of referral patterns and patients' outcome at the Kenyatta National Hospital intensive care and high dependancy units
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2007)The findings showed that there was a high mortality of referred patients to Kenyatta National hospital ICU, more male patients were referred than female patients, and that more patients were referred from non government ... -
Radiology request forms and the interpratation of radiographs at Kenyatta National hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2000)A total of 491 X-ray request forms together with their accompanying radiographs were analyzed over a three month period at the Radiology Department of Kenyatta National, Hospital, Nairobi, from January to March 2000. ... -
Evaluation of Imprint (touch smear) Cytology as a Diagnostic Tool in Central Nervous System Tumours at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2005)Cytology is a useful adjunct to frozen section examination when multiple rapid samples are available or when superior cytological detail is required. Cytological analysis can be used in place of frozen section examination ... -
Pattern of findings in venous doppler ultrasonography of the lower limb in patients with suspected DVT at Kenyatta National Hospital and the department of diagnostic radiology University of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2002)This is a retrospective study designed to obtain information on the demographic characteristics, risk factors, site of thrombosis in the lower limb, and the presence or absence of thrombi in patients who are referred for ... -
The role of computed tomography in the staging of infrahyoid neck tumours
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2007)Cancers of the upper aerodigestive tract, collectively known as head and neck cancers, can arise in several locations, are often preventable, and if diagnosed early are usually curable. However, most patients present late. ... -
Patient care in the diagnostic imaging department of kenyatta National Hospital (K.N.H.)
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2003)A three-month descriptive cross-sectional survey about the care of 400 patients referred for radiological investigations at KNH X -ray department and the findings are presented. The specific purpose of this survey was to ... -
Quality of health care and its effects on the utilization of maternal and child health services : a case study of the Kisumu municipal health facilities
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2004)The study was done to assess the quality of care provided by the Kisumu Municipal health facilities as perceived by the community and from the professional perspective, with special reference to maternal and child health ... -
The prevalence of hepatitis A,B,C and HIV seropositivity among patients with acute iciteric hepatitis at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2002)Objective: The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence of hepatitis A, B, C and HIV seropositivity among patients with acute icteric hepatitis at the KNH. Study design & Setting: The study design was a cross-sectional ... -
Fine needle aspiration biopsy compared to surgical open biosy in management of bone neoplasms
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2004)This was a prospective study to evaluate FNAB/C on bone neoplasms. It was designed to determine the reliability, area of diagnostic difficulty and limitations of FNAB/C on bone neoplasms encountered at KNH. A total of 59 ... -
The pattern of interstitial lung disease as seen by high resolution computerized Tomography. A cross-sectional study carried out at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi Hospital and M P Shah Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide in patients with chronic lung diseases. They account for 8.8% of all chronic lung diseases (I8). Early diagnosis and proper management ... -
Nutritional status of paediatric cancer patients admitted at Kenyatta National Hospital using Anthropometry
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Introduction: Malnutrition has been shown to be a common feature among cancer patients. This results from parasitic metabolic behavior of the tumour cells at the expense of the host leading to wasting away. Anorexia, ... -
Pattern and outcomes of Ocular trauma in patients seen at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Background: Trauma to the eye is a major global health problem leading to monocular blindness and visual impairment mostly in the developing countries especially among the lower socio-economic classes. Publ ic awareness ... -
Factors associated with relapse in patients with Schizophrenia at Mathari Hospital, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Schizophrenia is a chronic and disabling mental disorder occurring roughly in 1 % of people worldwide. Schizophrenia is often accompanied by relapses even while on treatment. Relapse rate vary from 50%-92% and are similar ... -
Anatomical and histological spectra of intracranial meningiomas seen in KNH; a retrospecctive and prospective study
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Introduction: Meningiomas are usually benign. slow-growing tumors. originating from the arachnoid cap cells. They account fix approximately ':2000 of all primary intracranial tumors and they arc the second commonest brain ... -
Prevalence of early onsent sensorineural hearing loss following treatment of Nasopharyngeal carcinoma at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)BACKGROUND: High dose radiotherapy combined with chemotherapy has resulted in improved overall survival, yet little is known of the synergistic ototoxic effects of these agents. This study therefore, aimed at analysis the ... -
Serum high-sensitivity C-reactive protein concentration in healthy blood donors at the National Blood Transfusion Centre, Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)BACKGROUND: According to the WHO, an estimated 17 million persons die annually from cardiovascular disease (CVD). The burden of CVD is rising rapidly in the developing countries but stabilizing or declining in the developed ... -
Stigmatization of Mathare mental hospital nursing staff caring for the mentally ill
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Background: Over the years, mental illness has been associated with stigma and negative attitudes. Most research has been on stigma of mentally ill and few on their relatives. Staff members caring for the mentally ill are ... -
A review of eye injuries in adults hospitalised at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) Eye Ward
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Objective: To describe the epidemiology, types and causes of ocular injuries, the referral pattern of '';.ctims, interventions provided visual outcome and complications of the injuries. The study also examined the duration ... -
Impact of HIV infection on cervical neoplasia in a peri-urban population in Tigoni, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2010)BACKGROUND Cervical cancer is both a preventable and potentially curable disease. It is preventable by vaccination and screening, and curable by treatment at an early stage. The single most important factor that has made ... -
Factors influencing quality management of medication by nurses at Kenyatta National Hospital Paediatric wards
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Background: Quality administration of medications is more than a mechanical task done in compliance with a prescription. Nurses must have basic knowledge of indications, dosages and side effects of medications to accurately ...