Israel K. Kolawole

Haematological indices as markers of neuropathic pain in Nigerian cancer patients: a cross-sectional study

Ogochukwu Izuegbuna, Saburi O. Oyewale, Chijioke Chidindu Adindu, Saliu Oguntola et autres

Aim: Neuropathic pain (NP) is common in cancer patients, but its relationship with haematological inflammatory markers remains poorly understood. This study explored the association between NP and haematological parameters in Nigerian cancer patients. Methods: This cross-sectional study enrolled 90 patients with solid …

Nigéria (code pays fourni par la source)

Effect of Dexamethasone as an Adjunct to Epidural Bupivacaine for Postoperative Analgesia Following Major Lower Abdominal Surgery

Osasumwen Uwadiae, Israel K. Kolawole, Olufemi Ige

Epidural analgesia is effective for postoperative pain. However, the unacceptable incidences of side effects such as hypotension and motor blockade have limited its use. This study aims to evaluate the effect of epidural dexamethasone as an adjunct to epidural bupivacaine for postoperative …

Nigéria (code pays fourni par la source)

Effect of Two Doses of Magnesium Sulphate on Post-Operative Analgesia Following Emergency Exploratory Laparotomy Under General Anesthesia

Oluwanaike Olubukonla, Israel K. Kolawole, Olufemi Ige

Opioids are frequently employed in postoperative analgesia, but their use is associated with numerous side effects, which have led to the search for non-opioid adjuncts. This study compared the effect of two doses of magnesium sulphate on post-operative analgesia following emergency exploratory …

Nigéria (code pays fourni par la source)

Effectiveness of out-of-hospital cardiopulmonary resuscitation in Nigeria: an evaluation of key components in the chain of survival

Israel K. Kolawole, Lukman Olajide Abdur-Rahman, Shehu A. Kana, Aisha Oluwabunmi Ajala et autres

BACKGROUND: The ''Chain of Survival'' (CoS), provides a structure to evaluate an emergency response system for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) in any community. This CoS has not been previously evaluated in an African population. The study aims to assess the effectiveness and …

Nigéria (code pays fourni par la source)

A Prospective Comparison of Thyromental Height with Thyromental Distance, Mallampati Score and Ratio of Patient Height to Thyromental Distance in Predicting Difficult Laryngoscopy in a Nigerian Population: An Observational Study

Majeed Babajide Adegboye, Zakari Aliyu Suleiman, Kazeem Adewale Adegboye, Israel K. Kolawole et autres

Prevalence of Neuropathic Pain and Associated Factors in Nigerian Sickle Cell Disease Patients – A Cross Sectional Study

Ogochukwu Izuegbuna, Israel K. Kolawole, Musa Sani, olawale olakulenhin

Nigéria (code pays fourni par la source)

Comparative Evaluation of the Effects of Ephedrine and Phenylephrine on Neonatal Umbilical Cord Blood Gases

Israel K. Kolawole, Oyedepo Olanrewaju Olubukola, Oparanozie Emmanuel Ikechukwu

Background: Ephedrine has commonly been regarded as the vasopressor of choice for treatment of hypotension in obstetrics, but there are concerns it causes neonatal acidosis.While some authors have recommended phenylephrine because it has not been associated with neonatal acidosis, others have found …

Nigéria (code pays fourni par la source)

Barriers and facilitators to the implementation of palliative care services at five tertiary hospitals in Nigeria: a qualitative formative study

Chisom Obiezu‐Umeh, Ann Ogbenna, Lyra S. Johnson, Matthew Caputo et autres

BACKGROUND: Palliative care (PC) is critical for improving the quality of life for individuals with life-limiting illnesses, yet it remains inaccessible or underdeveloped in low- and middle-income countries like Nigeria. Understanding the factors influencing PC implementation is a crucial first step toward …

us, Nigéria, Ghana (code pays fourni par la source)

Multinational Attitudes Toward AI in Health Care and Diagnostics Among Hospital Patients

Felix Busch, Lena Hoffmann, Lina Xu, Long Jiang Zhang et autres

Importance: The successful implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) in health care depends on its acceptance by key stakeholders, particularly patients, who are the primary beneficiaries of AI-driven outcomes. Objectives: To survey hospital patients to investigate their trust, concerns, and preferences toward the …

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Approach to Palliative Care in Cancer Patients

Eddie Mwebesa, Zipporah Ali, Elizabeth Namukwaya, Emmanuel Luyirika et autres

The World Health Organization defines palliative care as ‘an approach that improves the quality of life of patients and their families facing the problems associated with life-threatening illness, through the prevention and relief of suffering by means of early identification, impeccable assessment …

Organizational models and patient-reported outcomes for palliative care across five tertiary hospitals in Nigeria: An environmental scan

Ann Ogbenna, Matthew Caputo, Tonia C. Onyeka, Debora Onyedikachi Ohanete et autres

Palliative care (PC) is an essential, effective, and affordable component of health care. Global need is rising, with the greatest burden in low-and-middle-income countries. This is especially true in Nigeria where the need is growing rapidly, as are PC services; however, current …

Nigéria, us, Ghana (code pays fourni par la source)

Prevalence and factors associated with cancer-related neuropathic pain among cancer patients in Nigeria – a single-center cross-sectional study

Ogochukwu Izuegbuna, Israel K. Kolawole, Saliu Oguntola, Tiwalade Woods-Ali et autres

Objectives Neuropathic pain is a major challenge in supportive care management among cancer patients. This study aims to evaluate neuropathic pain in Nigerian cancer patients.Methods This is a cross-sectional study with 126 cancer patients recruited from the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital …

Nigéria (code pays fourni par la source)