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View article: Evidence-based practice utilization and associated factors among nurses in the emergency department of selected public hospitals, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2024: cross-sectional study.
Evidence-based practice utilization and associated factors among nurses in the emergency department of selected public hospitals, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2024: cross-sectional study. Open
This study identified important factors affecting the use of evidence-based practice among nurses. Female nurses, those with advanced degrees, and nurse coordinators are more likely to engage in this practice. Good knowledge of evidence-ba…
View article: Assessment of Knowledge on Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors Among Diabetes Mellitus Patients in Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital, Ethiopia 2021: A Cross‐Sectional Study
Assessment of Knowledge on Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors Among Diabetes Mellitus Patients in Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital, Ethiopia 2021: A Cross‐Sectional Study Open
Introduction: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are a growing problem with increasing global prevalence and the most common cause of mortality worldwide. Knowledge about the disease and risk factors reduces exposure to modifiable risk factors…
View article: Enhancing Disaster Surge Capacity Through Reverse Triage in Addis Ababa Hospitals: a Cross-sectional Study
Enhancing Disaster Surge Capacity Through Reverse Triage in Addis Ababa Hospitals: a Cross-sectional Study Open
Introduction:During disasters and emergencies, hospitals are pivotal in response efforts, particularly through the early discharge of inpatients who can be safely released to free up capacity. Reverse triage helps hospitals efficiently all…
View article: Emergency department overcrowding and its associated factors at HARME medical emergency center in Eastern Ethiopia
Emergency department overcrowding and its associated factors at HARME medical emergency center in Eastern Ethiopia Open
The study revealed that ED were overcrowded approximately two-thirds of the time.
View article: Outcomes of Patients on Mechanical Ventilation among Adult Intensive Care Units of Tikur Anbesa Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa , Ethiopia
Outcomes of Patients on Mechanical Ventilation among Adult Intensive Care Units of Tikur Anbesa Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa , Ethiopia Open
Background Mechanical ventilation is a supportive treatment for patients who are unable to maintain adequate oxygenation and/or removal of carbon dioxide. One of the most common indications of admission to the intensive care unit is the ne…
View article: Facilitators and Barriers to National COVID 19 Guideline Adherence among Healthcare Providers in Ethiopia
Facilitators and Barriers to National COVID 19 Guideline Adherence among Healthcare Providers in Ethiopia Open
BACKGROUND፡ Evidence-base practice needs to be supported by guidelines and decision-making protocols. This study aimed to look into the barriers and facilitators of adherence to national protocols in Ethiopia.METHODS: Exploratory qualitati…
View article: Prehospital emergency medical service utilization and associated factors among critically ill COVID-19 patients treated at centers in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Prehospital emergency medical service utilization and associated factors among critically ill COVID-19 patients treated at centers in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Open
The majority of populations in developing countries are living in areas of no access or limited access to prehospital emergency medical services (EMS). In Addis Ababa, the reported prehospital EMS utilization were ranging from zero to thir…
View article: The Status of Facility Based Emergency Care in Public Hospitals of Ethiopia Using WHO Assessment Tool
The Status of Facility Based Emergency Care in Public Hospitals of Ethiopia Using WHO Assessment Tool Open
BACKGROUND: The availability of emergency care contributes to half of the total mortality burden in a low and middle income countries. The significant proportion of emergency departments in LMICs are understaffed and poorly equipped. The p…
View article: Treatment seeking behaviours and associated factors among patients experiencing acute coronary syndrome using health belief model in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Treatment seeking behaviours and associated factors among patients experiencing acute coronary syndrome using health belief model in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Open
BACKGROUND: Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is a lifethreatening condition. The mortality rate will be reduced if immediate treatment is provided. Patients' awareness of ACS is limited, so they do not seek help as quite often as they should.…
View article: Effect of a tailored sepsis treatment protocol on patient outcomes in the Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital, Ethiopia: results of an interrupted time series analysis
Effect of a tailored sepsis treatment protocol on patient outcomes in the Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital, Ethiopia: results of an interrupted time series analysis Open
Background Despite improvement, sepsis mortality rates remain high, with an estimated 11 million sepsis-related deaths globally in 2017 (Rudd et. al, Lancet 395:200-211, 2020). Low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are estimated to acco…
View article: Distal Tracheal Obstructive Mass Leading to Bilateral Pneumothorax and Respiratory Failure
Distal Tracheal Obstructive Mass Leading to Bilateral Pneumothorax and Respiratory Failure Open
Tracheal masses are rare in occurrence, but could lead to complications depending on the speed of growth, duration and degree of obstruction. Some of the complications are recurrent pneumonia and air trapping resulting in increased intrath…
View article: The status of prehospital care delivery for COVID-19 patients in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: The study emphasizing adverse events occurring in prehospital transport and associated factors
The status of prehospital care delivery for COVID-19 patients in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: The study emphasizing adverse events occurring in prehospital transport and associated factors Open
Background COVID-19 patients may require emergency medical services for emergent treatment and/or transport to a hospital for further treatment. However, it is common for the patients to experience adverse events during transport, even the…
View article: Acute coronary syndrome treatment delay in low to middle-income countries: A systematic review
Acute coronary syndrome treatment delay in low to middle-income countries: A systematic review Open
Although morbidity and mortality rates are declining for acute coronary syndrome (ACS) in most high-income countries, it is rising at an alarming pace for low to middle income countries (LMICs). A major factor that is contributing to the p…
View article: Assessment of Knowledge and Practices of Standard Precaution against Blood Borne Pathogens among Doctors and Nurses at Adult Emergency Room in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Assessment of Knowledge and Practices of Standard Precaution against Blood Borne Pathogens among Doctors and Nurses at Adult Emergency Room in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Open
Background . Standard precautions are infection control techniques against pathogenic microorganisms that are present in human blood and can cause disease in humans. Objective . This study aims to assess knowledge and practice of standard …
View article: Injury severity levels and associated factors among road traffic collision victims referred to emergency departments of selected public hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: the study based on the Haddon matrix
Injury severity levels and associated factors among road traffic collision victims referred to emergency departments of selected public hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: the study based on the Haddon matrix Open
Findings reported in this paper suggest the need forimmediate and pragmatic steps to be taken to curb the unnecessary loss of livesoccurring on the roads. In particular, there is urgent need to introduce road safety interventions.
View article: Mixed methods process evaluation of pilot implementation of the African Federation for Emergency Medicine trauma data project protocol in Ethiopia
Mixed methods process evaluation of pilot implementation of the African Federation for Emergency Medicine trauma data project protocol in Ethiopia Open
A mixed methods process evaluation is an invaluable tool when implementing novel data collection protocols, especially in resource-limited settings. We determined early successes and challenges of the implementation of the AFEM-TDP protoco…
View article: Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Study of Oxygen Therapy among Emergency Department Nurses in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Study of Oxygen Therapy among Emergency Department Nurses in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Open
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