scholarly journals 1385 “Pre-Op Fasting Times Audit in Colorectal Surgery at A University Teaching Hospital”

2021 ◽  
Vol 108 (Supplement_6) ◽  
Author(s):  
S Khan ◽  
R Mohideen ◽  
K Khan ◽  
C Helbren
Keyword(s):  
Colorectal Surgery ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Elective Surgery ◽  
University Teaching ◽  
Teaching Hospitals ◽  
Hospital Data ◽  
Elective Colorectal Surgery ◽  
Operation Room ◽  
Theatre Staff ◽  
University Teaching Hospitals

Abstract Aim Hull University teaching hospitals NHS trust has guidelines for patient fasting times prior to major elective surgery. We aimed to assess the compliance of pre-op fasting times for patients undergoing elective colorectal surgery. Method An initial and later re-audit was undertaken, prospectively, of 20 consecutive patients admitted for elective colorectal surgery at Castle Hill Hospital. Data was collected on a structured proforma and was completed following patient’s interview, ORMIS (operation room system) and Lorenzo (hospital intranet). Results Initial audit demonstrated 10% (2 out of 20) and 5% (1 out of 20) compliance with liquid and solid fasting times, respectively. Following implementation of changes, re-audit demonstrated 60% (12 out of 20) and 0% (0 out of 20) compliance with liquid and solid fasting times respectively Conclusions We concluded that liquid fasting times can be improved further by communication between theatre staff and ward. Whilst solid fasting times can be improved but at an expense of losing a theatre space. A further re-audit [planned in a month period.

Building an Effective Digital Library in a University Teaching Hospital (UTH) in Nigeria

2018 ◽  
pp. 184-204 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wilson Chukwunedum Ochonogor ◽  
Faith Ashinedu Okite-Amughoro
Keyword(s):  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Digital Libraries ◽  
Healthcare Service ◽  
University Teaching ◽  
Teaching Hospitals ◽  
Scientific Publications ◽  
Diverse Communities ◽  
Use Of The Internet ◽  
The University ◽  
University Teaching Hospitals

The wide use of the Internet has resulted in digital libraries that are increasingly used by diverse communities of patrons for varying purposes in which sharing and collaboration have become important social elements. By improving Internet connectivity and growing number of international initiatives, knowledge workers in developing countries are now getting access to scholarly and scientific publications and electronic resources at a level that is unmatched historically. The university teaching hospital library requires up-to-date information that can be quickly accessed in order to increase and optimize healthcare service delivery. As such, the objective of this chapter is to ensure that all involved in the implementation of digitization in the university teaching hospitals live up to their expectations.

Evaluation of Drug Use Based on WHO Prescribing Indicator in Mizan- Tepi University Teaching Hospital, south Western Ethiopia: A Cross Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Solomon Hambisa ◽  
Rediet Feleke ◽  
Ameha Zewudie ◽  
Mohammed Yimam
Keyword(s):  
Drug Use ◽  
World Health Organization ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
University Teaching ◽  
World Health ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Hospital Data ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Health Organization

Background:: Rational drug use comprises aspects of prescribing, dispensing and patient use of medicines for different health problems. This study is aimed to assess drug prescribing practice based on the world health organization prescribing indicators in Mizan-Tepi University teaching hospital. Methods:: An institutional based retrospective cross sectional study was conducted to evaluate prescribing practices in Mizan-Tepi University teaching hospital. Data were collected based on World health organization drug use indicators using prescription papers. 600 prescriptions dispensed through the general outpatient pharmacy of the hospital were collected by systematic random sampling method from prescriptions written for a 1-year time in Mizan-Tepi University teaching hospital. Results:: The present study found that the average number of drugs per prescription was 2.04 ± 0.87 in Mizan-Tepi University teaching hospital with a range between 1 and 5. Prescribing by generic name was 97.6 % and 47.8% of prescriptions contained antibiotics in the hospital. 27.7% of prescriptions contained at least one injectable medication in Mizan-Tepi University teaching hospital. From prescribed drugs, 96.7% of them were prescribed from Ethiopian essential drug list. Conclusion:: Present study indicated that the average number of drugs prescribed per encounter, the percentage of generic prescribing and prescribing from the EDL were close to optimal value. However, the percentage of encounters with antibiotics and injections prescribed were found be very high. Thus, the study highlights some improvements in prescribing habits, particularly by focusing on the inappropriate consumption of antibiotics and injections.

Maternal mortality in the last triennium of the Millennium Development Goal Era at the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile-Ife, Nigeria

2017 ◽  
Vol 38 (2) ◽  
pp. 189-193 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ibraheem Olayemi Awowole ◽  
Olusegun Olalekan Badejoko ◽  
Oluwafemi Kuti ◽  
Omotade Adebimpe Ijarotimi ◽  
Oluwaseun Oludotun Sowemimo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Maternal Mortality ◽  
Millennium Development Goal ◽  
University Teaching ◽  
Teaching Hospitals ◽  
Development Goal ◽  
University Teaching Hospitals

scholarly journals Knowledge, attitude and practice towards child adoption amongst women attending infertility clinics in Lagos State, Nigeria

2011 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Adenike O. Omosun ◽  
Odeyemi Kofoworola
Keyword(s):  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
University Teaching ◽  
Teaching Hospitals ◽  
Alternative Form ◽  
Public Health Importance ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Attitude And Practice ◽  
Lagos State ◽  
Child Adoption ◽  
Knowledge Attitude And Practice

Background: Child adoption is a recommended alternative form of infertility management. Infertility is of public health importance in Nigeria and many other developing nations. This is a result of its high prevalence and especially because of its serious social implications as the African society places a passionate premium on procreation in any family setting. Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine the knowledge, attitude and practice of child adoption amongst women attending infertility clinics in teaching hospitals in Lagos State and to determine the factors that influence their attitude and practice towards it.Method: A cross-sectional descriptive design was used. Data were collected by using a structured questionnaire which was interviewer-administered. The study was conducted in the two teaching hospitals in Lagos State (LUTH [Lagos University Teaching Hospital] and LASUTH [Lagos State University Teaching Hospital]) from amongst 350 women attending the gynaecological clinics. All the patients under management for infertility at the gynaecology clinics during the period of the study were interviewed.Results: Many respondents (85.7%) had heard of child adoption and 59.3% of them knew the correct meaning of the term. More than half of the respondents (68.3%) said that they could love an adopted child but less than half of them (33.7%) were willing to consider adoption. Only 13.9% has ever adopted a child. The major reason given for their unwillingness to adopt was their desire to have their own biological child. Factors that were favourable towards child adoption were Igbo tribe identity, an age above 40 years, duration of infertility above 15 years, and knowing the correct meaning of child adoption.Conclusion: There is a poor attitude to adoption even amongst infertile couples. Interventions need to be implemented to educate the public on child adoption, to improve their attitude towards adoption and to make it more acceptable.

Suspected Down Syndrome in one of non-identical twins in Ile-Ife: A case report

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Akaninyene Eseme Ubom ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Down Syndrome ◽  
Trisomy 21 ◽  
Advanced Maternal Age ◽  
Identical Twins ◽  
University Teaching ◽  
Teaching Hospitals ◽  
Nigerian Women ◽  
Chromosomal Disorder ◽  
Port Harcourt ◽  
University Teaching Hospitals

Nigerian women of southwest extraction have the highest rate of dizygotic twinning worldwide, with a reported incidence as high as 49 per 1000 deliveries. Among the risk factors for dizygotic twinning is advanced maternal age, which is also an independent risk factor for Down syndrome (trisomy 21). Down syndrome is the most common chromosomal disorder affecting live born neonates. It occurs very rarely in twins, seen in 14-15 per million non-identical twins. Down syndrome in one of non-identical twins was first reported in Nigeria by Otaigbe in Port Harcourt, in 2007. Herein, we report another case of suspected Down syndrome in one of non-identical twins born to a 41-year-old grand multiparous woman at the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile-Ife, Osun state, Nigeria. Keywords: Down Syndrome; dizygotic; fraternal; dichorionic; diamniotic.

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