A5045484764- Innovations in Medical Education
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
- Neonatal Respiratory Health Research
- Child Nutrition and Water Access
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Global Health Workforce Issues
- Trauma and Emergency Care Studies
- Disaster Response and Management
- Health and Conflict Studies
- Simulation-Based Education in Healthcare
- Health and Medical Research Impacts
- Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units
- Delphi Technique in Research
- Health Sciences Research and Education
- Cultural Competency in Health Care
- Antibiotic Use and Resistance
- Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation
- Pharmaceutical studies and practices
- Healthcare Technology and Patient Monitoring
- Ultrasound in Clinical Applications
- Hemodynamic Monitoring and Therapy
- Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Non-Invasive Vital Sign Monitoring
- Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices
Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Kigali
2017-2024
University of Rwanda
2014-2024
University of Kigali
2014-2024
Rwanda Diabetes Association
2024
University Teaching Hospital
2024
Delay in seeking healthcare contributes significantly to under-five mortality. Multiple socioeconomic and demographic factors have been reported as predictors of such delay. There is no published research this area Rwanda. Our aim was describe the caregivers' delay during acute phase a childhood illness among children admitted tertiary hospital, Rwanda.This an analytical, descriptive cross-sectional study conducted at University Teaching Hospital Kigali. Bivariate analysis logistic...
Globally, interns and residents face significant challenges with respect to research activity. Despite this, they are motivated have an interest in undertaking research. To date, there has been no regarding the perceived attitudes towards activities amongst Rwandan interns. The primary objective of this study was describe educational benefits barriers surrounding activity residents, identify any differences between these groups. secondary methods used by Rwanda. A cross-sectional descriptive...
Primary health systems in resource-constrained settings suffer from human resource shortages, low quality care, and diagnostic uncertainty, resulting over-reliance on antibiotics, increasing risks of antimicrobial resistance. Digital clinical decision support algorithms (CDSAs) help healthcare workers adhere to guidelines improve prescribing practices. In this manuscript, we present the scope content ‘ePOCT+ Rwanda’ (electronic Point-Of-Care Tests +), a CDSA trialed primary centers Rusizi...
Objective Critical care capabilities needed for the management of septic patients, such as continuous vital sign monitoring, are largely unavailable in most emergency departments (EDs) low- and middle-income country (LMIC) settings. This study aimed to assess feasibility accuracy using a wireless wearable biosensor device monitoring ED patients with suspected sepsis an LMIC setting. Methods was prospective observational pediatric (≥2 mon) adult at Kigali University Teaching Hospital ED....
We sought to develop a low-fidelity simulation-based curriculum for pediatric residents in Rwanda utilizing either rapid cycle deliberate practice (RCDP) or traditional debriefing, and determine whether RCDP leads greater improvement performance resident confidence compared with debriefing.Pediatric at the Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Kigali (CHUK) were randomly assigned simulation completed 6 month-long designed improve resuscitation skills. Pre- post- was assessed using modified...
The study aimed to assess the impact of a modified paediatric basic life support (BLS) training on nurses' knowledge and skills in main tertiary level public hospital Rwanda.A prospective, before-and-after educational intervention was performed. Nurses working department at Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Kigali (CHUK) were enrolled after consenting study. A BLS administered using didactic lectures, videos, case discussions, simulations. Knowledge assessed before, immediately six months...
Self-medication, a worldwide practice, has both benefits and risks. Many countries have regulated non-prescription medications available for use in self-medication. However, such as Rwanda, where prescriptions are not required to purchase medications, prescription, traditional been used self-medication.To determine the reported self-medication Rwanda attitudes reasons associated with parental decisions self-medicate their children.A cross-sectional multi-center questionnaire based...
Abstract Background: The development of pediatric intensive care units (PICUs) has contributed to the improvement in survival critically ill children; however, long-term functional outcome these children is often unknown many low-/middle-income countries including Rwanda. This study aimed describe incidence and type outcomes associated clinical characteristics among PICU survivors during a 5 years’ period (2015–2019). Subjects Methods: was single-center, prospective observational cohort...
Mortality following hospital discharge remains a significant threat to child health, particularly in resource-limited settings. In Uganda, the Smart Discharges risk-prediction models have successfully predicted children at highest risk of death after admission for sepsis guide risk-based approach post-discharge care. We externally validated five derived from Uganda new cohort ages 0 days 60 months admitted suspected two hospitals Rwanda. Of 1218 total (n=413, Kigali; n=805, Ruhengeri), 1161...
Introduction Paediatric injuries are a major cause of mortality and disability worldwide, yet little information exists regarding its epidemiology or prehospital management in low-income middle-income countries. We aimed to describe the paediatric seen managed by ambulance service, Service d’Aide Medicale d’Urgence (SAMU), Kigali, Rwanda over more than 3 years. Methods A retrospective, descriptive analysis was conducted all injured children SAMU setting between December 2012 April 2016....
Research is essential in all areas of health development. However, medical students and residents frequently lack the time training on performing research. This especially prevalent resource-limited settings. We aimed to compare word counts undergraduate postgraduate dissertations with published projects Rwanda, identify proportion pediatric research that have been since 2012.Retrospective, cross-sectional study at University Rwanda. Dissertations were then compared randomly selected papers...
Rwanda is the only African country to use pediatric International In-Training Examination (I-ITE). The objectives of this study were scores from I-ITE outline baseline level knowledge Rwandan residents entering residency and trends in acquisition 2012 2018, during Human Resources for Health (HRH) Program, an education partnership between Ministry a consortium US universities. A retrospective descriptive analysis exam scores, taken by all five six academic years period. Individual resident...
Background: Self-care management in diabetic patients is crucial to control and prevent associated complications. Diabetes complications are still highly prevalent mostly attributed the lack of self-care knowledge practices. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional design approach explored practice among 80 participants attending a diabetes clinic Kigali 2011. Data were collected using self-administered questionnaire that assessed 4 levels practices which respectively diet, blood glucose...
INTRODUCTION: Helicobacter pylori infection (HPI) is a global public health problem, believed to cause more than 300,000 deaths each year. This study explores pediatricians' awareness, attitudes, and practices regarding diagnosing managing helicobacter in Rwanda.
 METHODS: descriptive cross-sectional was conducted from May June 2022 Rwanda. Among eighty registered pediatricians, 66 were recruited based on simple random sampling approach. The lead researcher distributed self-administered...
Annals of Global Health is a peer-reviewed, fully open access, online journal dedicated to publishing high quality articles all aspects global health. The journal's mission advance health, promote research, and foster the prevention treatment disease worldwide. Its goals are improve health well-being people, equity, wise stewardship earth's environment. latest impact factor 2.90. supported by Program for Public Common Good at Boston College. It was founded in 1934 Icahn School Medicine Mount...
Aims & Objectives: Substandard and falsified (SF) drugs still do not receive enough attention in public health as, due to the underground nature of counterfeit drug business, they are hard detect. Yet, more than 10% low- middle-income countries (LMIC's) estimated be SF (World Health Organization, 2017). These could harmful patients, contribute progression antimicrobial resistance, lead additional care thus increased out-of-pocket expenditures, burden on providers, loss confidence system. We...
Abstract Post-discharge death is increasingly recognized as an important contributor to pediatric mortality in sub-Saharan Africa. To address morbidity and during this period, a representative evidence base needed inform resource prioritization, policy, guideline development. date, no studies have been conducted Rwanda, limiting understanding of post-discharge region. We prospective cohort study children ages 0-60 months two Rwandan hospitals, one rural (Ruhengeri) urban (Kigali), from May...
<h3>Aims</h3> To outline knowledge acquisition by Rwandan pediatric residents, using the International In-Training Examination (I-ITE), during Human Resources for Health (HRH) Program from 2012–2018. <h3>Methodology</h3> Retrospective descriptive analysis. All residents took I-ITE five of six academic years study period. Individual resident scores were weighted nine other global sites to minimise confounding annual variations in exam difficulty. <h3>Results</h3> 84 a total 213 exams (Table...
Background: The University of Rwanda is the only African residency to have implemented pediatric International In-Training Examination (I-ITE) as a tool monitor resident knowledge acquisition. objective this study was better understand acceptance and relevance exam residents from setting, their perceptions regarding assessment tool. Methods: A retrospective, survey-study undertaken describe candidate feedback. Immediately on completing I-ITE provided feedback by filling in an electronic...
Shock remains a leading proximate cause of death in children. Children sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries present with shock from wide range pathologies. Routine physiologic parameters may not reflect underlying physiology. No previous work has systematically described ultrasound findings children an SSA country. We set out to perform focused cardiac (FOCUS) on Rwanda and describe the this pilot study.In prospective descriptive study, we trained pediatric residents FOCUS presenting urban...
<ns4:p><ns4:bold>Background:</ns4:bold>The University of Rwanda is the only African residency to have implemented pediatric International In-Training Examination (I-ITE) as a tool monitor resident knowledge acquisition. The objective this study was better understand acceptance and relevance exam residents from setting their perceptions regarding assessment tool.</ns4:p><ns4:p><ns4:bold>Methods:</ns4:bold>A retrospective, survey-study undertaken describe candidate feedback. Immediately on...