Publications by authors named "Wahab Osman"
Background: Medication administration errors (MAEs) are a critical concern in pediatric healthcare, contributing to adverse drug events (ADEs) and negatively impacting patient health.
Objectives: This study explores pediatric nurses' perceptions of factors contributing to MAEs at Yendi Municipal Hospital to develop interventions enhancing patient safety.
Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted among 143 nurses at Yendi Municipal Hospital using structured questionnaires.
Background: Family caregivers of children living with HIV/AIDS in most cases are found to be overwhelmed and under-resourced, yet they are believed to be the primary source of support for children living with HIV/AIDS. Family caregivers experience different challenges that affect their children's antiretroviral therapy (ART) adherence.
Aim: This study explored the lived experiences of family caregivers of children living with HIV/AIDS who sought ART services for these children at the St Joseph's Hospital of Jirapa, Ghana.
Article Synopsis
- * A study conducted at the Evangelical Church of Ghana Hospital surveyed 116 nursing staff members, finding that a significant portion (56.7%) poorly involved children in care activities, with involvement influenced by the nurses' age and gender.
- * Results showed that older nurses (30+) were more likely to engage children than younger nurses, and while most nurses recognized benefits from involving children, there remained a notable gap in actual involvement practices.
Aim: To explore the beliefs of family caregivers on adherence to Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ART) among children living with HIV/AIDS that received care at St. Joseph's Hospital, Jirapa, Ghana.
Design: A qualitative phenomenological design was employed for this study.
Objective: This study sought to explore the burden experienced by informal caregivers in caring for their children with sickle cell disease (SCD).
Design: A qualitative exploratory design was employed in the study using in-depth interviews.
Setting: The study was conducted at the sickle cell clinic of the Tamale Teaching Hospital, Ghana.
Aim: This study aimed to explore the perceptions of preceptors regarding the support they receive in the preceptorship role, their commitment to the role, and the incentives that are important to them.
Background: Nurse preceptors in Ghana face numerous challenges in performing their roles as preceptors. Preceptors require support from hospitals and nursing schools to make the preceptorship experience more rewarding for both students and preceptors.
Background: The clinical learning environment and clinical rotation experience of students are integral to nursing curriculum and are a crucial component of nursing education which helps transform theoretical knowledge to clinical practical skills.
Objective: This study was aimed at assessing the role of the clinical learning environment on undergraduate nursing and midwifery students' satisfaction with their clinical rotation experience.
Method: The study employed a quantitative cross-sectional survey design.
Efforts to reduce under-five mortality across the globe are being hindered by a disproportionately high rate of neonatal deaths. About a quarter of these neonatal deaths are caused by birth asphyxia. Available evidence shows that effective neonatal resuscitation delivered by providers skilled in and knowledgeable about neonatal resuscitation can significantly reduce neonatal mortality rates.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To describe the incidence and radiographic signs of hand infection in mycetoma.
Methods: A retrospective review was carried out from the radiographic records of 516 confirmed cases of mycetoma seen between January 1994 and October 2002 at the referred outpatient clinic of the Mycetoma Research Center, Soba Teaching Hospital, Khartoum University, Khartoum, Sudan.
Results: The hands were involved in 24 (4.