scholarly journals Peer Review #2 of "eHealth adoption and use among healthcare professionals in a tertiary hospital in Sub-Saharan Africa: a Qmethodology study (v0.1)"

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
A Nyamtema
Keyword(s):  
Peer Review ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Tertiary Hospital ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Sub Saharan

scholarly journals eHealth adoption and use among healthcare professionals in a tertiary hospital in Sub-Saharan Africa: a Qmethodology study

PeerJ ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. e6326 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Awwal Ladan ◽  
Heather Wharrad ◽  
Richard Windle
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Information And Communication Technologies ◽  
Healthcare Professionals ◽  
Tertiary Hospital ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Clinical Practices ◽  
Quality Healthcare ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Sub Saharan ◽  
Study Participants

Background The aim of the study was to explore the viewpoints of healthcare professionals (HCPs) on the adoption and use of eHealth in clinical practice in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Information and communication technologies (ICTs) including eHealth provide HCPs the opportunity to provide quality healthcare to their patients while also improving their own clinical practices. Despite this, previous research has identified these technologies have their associated challenges when adopting them for clinical practice. But more research is needed to identify how these eHealth resources influence clinical practice. In addition, there is still little information about adoption and use of these technologies by HCPs inclinical practice in Sub-Saharan Africa. Method An exploratory descriptive design was adopted for this study. Thirty-six (36) HCPs (18 nurses and 18 physicians) working in the clinical area in a tertiary health institution in SSA participated in this study. Using Qmethodology, study participants rank-ordered forty-six statementsin relation to their adoption and use of eHealth within their clinical practice.This was analysed using by-person factor analysis and complemented with audio-taped interviews. Results The analysis yielded four factors i.e., distinct viewpoints the HCPs hold about adoption and use of eHealth within their clinical practice. These factors include: “Patient-focused eHealth advocates” who use the eHealth because they are motivated by patients and their families preferences; “Task-focused eHealth advocates” use eHealth because it helps them complete clinical tasks; “Traditionalistic-pragmatists” recognise contributions eHealth makes in clinical practice but separate from their routine clinical activities; and the “Tech-focused eHealth advocates” who use the eHealth because they are motivated by the technology itself. Conclusion The study shows the equivocal viewpoints that HCPs have about eHealth within their clinical practice. This, in addition to adding to existing literature, will help policymakers/decision makers to consider HCPs views about these technologies prior to implementing an eHealth resource.

scholarly journals Mastalgia: Prevalence at a Sub-Saharan African Tertiary Hospital

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
T. Makumbi ◽  
M. Galukande ◽  
A. Gakwaya
Keyword(s):  
Tertiary Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Western World ◽  
African Countries ◽  
Breast Clinic ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Ethical Approval ◽  
Sub Saharan ◽  
Cyclical Mastalgia

Introduction. Mastalgia is a common breast condition among women referred to breast clinics worldwide. Whereas the prevalence is known in the Western world and Asia, the prevalence of the disease is unknown in many African countries. The aim of this study therefore was to determine the prevalence and describe factors associated with mastalgia among women attending a tertiary hospital in sub-Saharan Africa. Methods. A cross-sectional study was done in Kampala, Uganda. Mastalgia was defined as self-reported breast pain (unilateral or bilateral) for a period not less than two months. A pretested questionnaire was used to collect the data and statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 11. Ethical approval was obtained. Results. Out of the 1048 women who presented to the breast clinic during the study period, 168 (16%) were diagnosed with mastalgia in the absence of breast cancer. Noncyclical and cyclical mastalgia were 22/168 (13%) and 5/168 (3%), respectively. The onset of noncyclical category as compared to the cyclical type of mastalgia was observed to manifest before 24 years of age (P=0.006). Conclusion. Mastalgia was a common condition among women in this sub-Saharan African setting as is elsewhere. The early onset mastalgia in this sub-Saharan African study requires further exploration for determination of its risk factors.

scholarly journals Knee osteoarthritis in a tertiary hospital in Sub Saharan Africa

2013 ◽  
Vol 21 ◽  
pp. S163-S164
Author(s):  
M. Doualla Bija ◽  
H. Luma ◽  
E. Temfack ◽  
E. Gueleko ◽  
F. Kemta ◽  
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Keyword(s):  
Knee Osteoarthritis ◽  
Tertiary Hospital ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Sub Saharan
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