Joseph Lune Ngenzi

Prevalence of the Metabolic Syndrome and its Associated Factors among Hospital Workers at a Rwandan Provincial Hospital: A Cross-Sectional Study

James Gafirita, Cuthbert Musarurwa, David Tumusiime, Rulisa Stephen et autres

Background: The metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a cluster of interconnected risk factors, affecting approximately 20-30% of the adult population worldwide, with a rising burden in sub-Saharan Africa, including Rwanda. Hospital workers, a critical component of the healthcare system, are at risk of …

Rwanda (code pays fourni par la source)

Effect of implementing bottom-up quantification on availability of essential health commodities in Dodoma region, Tanzania: a pre- and post‑evaluation study

Msafiri Reginald Chiwanga, Omary Swalehe, Mulatedzi Makhado, Thomas Bizimana et autres

Background: Proper quantification of health commodities has been a concern for the availability of these commodities at health facilities. This study aimed at assessing the impact of implementing bottom-up quantification (BUQ) approach on availability of health commodities in Dodoma Region, Tanzania. Methods: …

Rwanda, Tanzanie, us, me (code pays fourni par la source)

Stock management practices and the availability of HIV viral load reagents and consumables in Burundi public laboratories, a cross-sectional study design, from January to December 2023

Donatien Niyonkuru, Shiferaw Mitiku, Joseph Lune Ngenzi, François Niragire et autres

Rwanda, Éthiopie (code pays fourni par la source)

Factors affecting the availability of tracer health commodities in public facilities at Tana River County, Kenya

Japheth Araka Ayako, Peter N Karimi, Eugene Rutungwa, Joseph Lune Ngenzi et autres

BACKGROUND: Delivery of quality healthcare is significantly based on the level of commitment among health facilities. This includes building a strong system with the continued availability of tracer commodities. Human resources, financing, health information provision, and technologies integrated into the care environment …

Rwanda, Kenya (code pays fourni par la source)

Factors that influence the availability of childhood vaccine in healthcare facilities at Tana River County, Kenya

Billy Said Mkamba, Eugene Rutungwa, Peter N Karimi, Joseph Lune Ngenzi

BACKGROUND: Routine vaccine is a cost-effective health intervention against vaccine preventable diseases (VPD). Tremendous gains have been realized since the introduction of vaccines. Despite the gains, access to the lifesaving commodity has remained a major obstacle globally. Various factors have been associated …

Rwanda, Kenya (code pays fourni par la source)

Factors Influencing Data Quality in Electronic Health Record Systems in 50 Health Facilities in Rwanda and the Role of Clinical Alerts: Cross-Sectional Observational Study

Hamish Fraser, Michael Mugisha, Ian Bacher, Joseph Lune Ngenzi et autres

BACKGROUND: Electronic health records (EHRs) play an increasingly important role in delivering HIV care in low- and middle-income countries. The data collected are used for direct clinical care, quality improvement, program monitoring, public health interventions, and research. Despite widespread EHR use for …

us, Rwanda, Afrique du Sud (code pays fourni par la source)

Exploring user experience and use of the OpenMRS HIV electronic medical record in primary healthcare facilities of Rwanda: a qualitative study. (Preprint)

Michael Mugisha, Aline Umubyeyi, Joseph Lune Ngenzi, Janise Richards et autres

BACKGROUND The adoption and usability of an electronic medical record (EMR) is a critical step towards its successful implementation and enhancing quality care. Use and usability of EMRs are rarely documented in primary healthcare settings. This study explored users’ experience in the …

Exploring user experience and use of the OpenMRS HIV electronic medical record in primary healthcare facilities of Rwanda: q qualitative study. (Preprint)

Michael Mugisha, Aline Umubyeyi, Joseph Lune Ngenzi, Janise Richards et autres

Medical equipment inventory management practices in public health facilities at Homabay county, Kenya

Frederick Morande, Peter N Karimi, Eugene Rutungwa, Joseph Lune Ngenzi

Abstract Background Medical equipment performs a critical function in the daily running of health care. The management of these assets is key in ensuring quality healthcare since they aid in diagnosing and treating diseases. This study evaluated the medical equipment inventory management …

Kenya, Rwanda, no (code pays fourni par la source)

Factors Influencing Data Quality in Electronic Health Record Systems in 50 Health Facilities in Rwanda and the Role of Clinical Alerts: Cross-Sectional Observational Study (Preprint)

Hamish Fraser, Michael Mugisha, Ian Bacher, Joseph Lune Ngenzi et autres

BACKGROUND Electronic health records (EHRs) play an increasingly important role in delivering HIV care in low- and middle-income countries. The data collected are used for direct clinical care, quality improvement, program monitoring, public health interventions, and research. Despite widespread EHR use for …

Precision medicine education for medical residents in Rwanda

Annette Uwineza, Richard Nduwayezu, Joseph Lune Ngenzi, Usman Mahboob

were required after class to help students apply their knowledge to real-life scenarios. | WHAT LESSONS WERE LEARNED?We used self-assessment, peer review and teacher feedback in every teaching session to increase student participation.We covered rescue knowledge and skills, as well as attitudes …

us (code pays fourni par la source)

Students’ perception toward blended anatomy learning modalities in the COVID-19 era

Paul Ndahimana, Joseph Lune Ngenzi, Josias Izabayo, Andrew Ivang et autres

INTRODUCTION: Human anatomy is a cornerstone of medical practice hence teaching modalities should be strengthened. Major challenges were faced in this COVID-19 era when the teaching aspect was considered. The use of eLearning and blended learning is an innovative delivery mode to …

Rwanda, us (code pays fourni par la source)