A5018291142- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units
- Mobile Health and mHealth Applications
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
- Healthcare Systems and Practices
- Enhanced Recovery After Surgery
Uganda Cancer Institute
2020-2024
There is limited research on how a cervical cancer diagnosis financially impacts women and their families in Uganda. This analysis aimed to describe the economic impact of treatment, including it differs by socio-economic status (SES) We conducted cross-sectional study from September 19, 2022 January 17, 2023. Women were recruited Uganda Cancer Institute Jinja Regional Referral Hospital, eligible if they ≥ 18 years being treated for cancer. Participants completed survey that included...
In Uganda, cervical cancer (CaCx) is the commonest cancer, accounting for 35.7% of all cases in women. The rates human papillomavirus vaccination and CaCx screening remain low. Digital health tools interventions have potential to improve different aspects control Uganda.This study aimed describe stakeholders' perceptions telemedicine system we developed Uganda.We implemented a smartphone-based capturing sharing images other clinical data, as well an artificial intelligence model automatic...
Abstract Background Uganda has one of the highest rates cervical cancer in world. Many women are diagnosed and treated with advanced stages disease. With only facility offering comprehensive care Uganda, many required to travel significant distances spend time away from their homes receive care. It is important understand burden home while attending treatment because it can inform expansion programmes. The aim this mixed‐methods paper describe how distance locations impacts Uganda. Methods...
PURPOSE There is little research on how a cervical cancer diagnosis financially impacts women and their families in low-and middle-income countries, including the burden of out-of-pocket costs. The objective this analysis to describe economic treatment, differs by socio-economic status (SES) Uganda. METHODS We conducted cross-sectional study from September 19, 2022 January 17, 2023. Women were recruited Uganda Cancer Institute Jinja Regional Referral Hospital eligible for if they ≥ 18 years,...
In Kampala, Uganda, there is a strong cultural practice for patients to have designated caregivers the duration of hospitalization. At same time, nursing support limited. This quality improvement project aimed standardize caregiver and perioperative care on gynecologic oncology wards at Uganda Cancer Institute Mulago Specialised Women Neonatal Hospital.We developed, implemented, evaluated multidisciplinary intervention involving standardization care, patient education, family member...
<sec> <title>BACKGROUND</title> In Uganda, cervical cancer (CaCx) is the commonest cancer, accounting for 35.7% of all cases in women. The rates human papillomavirus vaccination and CaCx screening remain low. Digital health tools interventions have potential to improve different aspects control Uganda. </sec> <title>OBJECTIVE</title> This study aimed describe stakeholders’ perceptions telemedicine system we developed <title>METHODS</title> We implemented a smartphone-based capturing sharing...
Abstract BACKGROUND Uganda has one of the highest rates cervical cancer in world. Many women are diagnosed and treated with advanced stages disease. With only facility offering comprehensive care Uganda, many required to travel significant distances spend time away from their homes receive care. It is important understand burden home while attending treatment because it can inform expansion screening programs. The aim this mixed-methods paper describe how distance locations impact Uganda....
ABSTRACT PURPOSE There is limited research on how a cervical cancer diagnosis financially impacts women and their families in Uganda, including the burden of out-of-pocket costs. This important to understand because, addition being economic providers, are primary caregivers. The objective this analysis describe impact treatment, differs by socio-economic status (SES) Uganda. METHODS We conducted cross-sectional study from September 19, 2022 January 17, 2023. Women were recruited Uganda...
<h3>Introduction</h3> In Kampala, Uganda, there is a cultural practice for patients to have caregiver present the duration of hospitalization. At same time, nursing support limited. This quality improvement project aimed standardize and perioperative care at Uganda Cancer Institute Mulago Women's Hospital gynecologic oncology wards. <h3>Methods</h3> We developed evaluated multidisciplinary intervention involving standardization care, patient education, family member integration from October...