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Neonatal outcomes among obese parturients at the Korle- Bu Teaching Hospital

Darko, Isabella (University of Cape Coast, 2014-05)

The primary purpose of this study was to determine factors that influence neonatal outcomes among obese parturients at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital. It specifically set out to determine whether maternal obesity had ...
Knowledge and perception of Nurses on the use of restraints at Accra Psychiatric Hospital.

Eyra, Dedzo Clara (University of Cape Coast, 2014-06)

The purpose of this study was to examine the knowledge and perception of mental health nurses on the use of restraint methods among mentally ill. Although there are different restraints used in other areas of health, the ...
Nursing students’ experience of stress during their education: A study in the Central Region, Ghana

Budu, Hayford Isaac (University of Cape Coast, 2014-06)

Nursing students suffer high levels of stress during their education experiences. Nursing research supports the argument that practicum experience of course work yields more stress than class experience. The purpose of ...
Ghanaian Nursing Faculty’s Perception of Critical Thinking

Boso, Christian Makafui (University of Cape Coast, 2014-06)

The ability to critically evaluate information for the purpose of rendering healthcare is a prerequisite for modern nurses in this complex and changing healthcare environment. The nursing faculty’s perception influences ...
Health seeking behaviour and presentation of Breast Cancer among women visiting the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital

Ofori, Anasthasia Adomah (University of Cape Coast, 2015-12)

Breast cancer has been identified as a leading malignancy and one of the most common causes of hospital admission among women. According to hospital records at the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital most women visiting the breast ...
The lived experiences of nurses in the emergency department: A study in selected hospitals in the Volta region of Ghana

Atakro, Confidence Alorse (University of Cape Coast, 2015-12)

Emergency care is care that must be rendered without delay. Though today’s nurses in emergency departments (ED) are faced with many challenges, little time is spent in teaching or learning the content of emergency nursing ...
Biochemical studies of resistance levels of cocoa varieties at cocoa research institute of Ghana, Tafo-Akim to cocoa swollen shoot virus

Tetteh, Ebenezer (University of Cape Coast, 2015-12)

Blood transfusion saves lives but can result in poor client outcome when it is associated with errors. This study aimed at examining the knowledge of blood transfusion and practice errors among nurses in the Cape Coast ...
Patient satisfaction with the quality of health care services provided by selected health facilities within cape coast metropolis, Ghana

Ampofo, Harriet (University of Cape Coast, 2015-12)

Customer satisfaction is key in keeping any organisation in business. The satisfaction of patients who are the main customers of health care is very important to keep health care institutions relevant and in business. This ...
Nurses view on drug administration error and patient safety in health facilities in the Central Region of Ghana.

Degley, Thywill (2016-05)

Drug administration is a core responsibility of nurses. Medication error occurring during the drug administration process can be attributed to varied effects on patients’ safety, ranging from the errors going undetected ...
Nurses View on Drug Administration Error and Patient Safety in Health Facilities in the Central Region of Ghana

Degley, Thywill (University of Cape Coast, 2016-05)

Drug administration is a core responsibility of nurses. Medication error occurring during the drug administration process can be attributed to varied effects on patients’ safety, ranging from the errors going undetected ...
Application of Nursing Process and its Influence on the quality of Nursing Care in Wa Regional Hospital

Bening, Amy (University of Cape Coast, 2016-07)

Although nursing education has evolved over the years to better prepare nurses for quality nursing care, the standards of nursing care is still dwindling in Ghana. Studies have shown that improving the quality of nursing ...
Theory-practice gap: Perceptions of Nurse Faculty and Nursing students in University for Development Studies and Clinicians in Tamale Teaching Hospital

Salifu, David Abdulai (University of Cape Coast, 2016-07)

The overall goal of this research work was to explore the understanding of theorypractice gap from the perspective of nurse faculty and nursing students in University for Development Studies, and clinicians in Tamale ...
Knowledge and practices of infection prevention among teachers in early childhood education centres in the Suhum Municipality

Offe, Sabina (University of Cape Coast, 2016-07)

Teachers in early childhood education centres are the epitome of care concerning infection prevention for young children in educational programmes. A comparative descriptive quantitative survey was used to assess the ...
Birth preparedness among pregnant women attending antenatal clinic at Tamale Teaching Hospital

Suglo, Solomon (University of Cape Coast, 2016-07)

Evidence indicates that promoting birth preparedness and pregnancy complications readiness have important roles in combating maternal mortality. The purpose of the study was to assess birth preparedness and determinant ...
Knowledge and practice of skills for physical assessment of patients by nurses in the Greater Accra Regional (Ridge) Hospital

Ghanney, Sarah (University of Cape Coast, 2016-07)

Physical assessment is fundamental to the nursing process which forms an integral part of nursing practice and a standard of professional practice. This research aimed at determining level of knowledge and practice ...
Implication of menopausal symptoms on women’s health in Ibadan, Oyo state, Nigeria

Fadehan, Adedolapo Adebukola (University of Cape Coast, 2016-07)

Menopause refers to the period of dramatic hormonal changes accompanied by various symptoms which may have implication on women‘s health. This study examined the implication of menopausal symptoms on women’s health in ...
Birth Preparedness Among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinics at Tamale Teaching Hospital

Suglo, Solomon (University of Cape Coast, 2016-07)

Evidence indicates that promoting birth preparedness and pregnancy complications readiness have important roles in combating maternal mortality. The purpose of the study was to assess birth preparedness and determinants ...
Knowledge and Practice of Skills for Physical Assessment of Patients by Nurses in the Greater Accra Regional (Ridge) Hospital

Ghanney, Sarah (University of Cape Coast, 2016-07)

Physical assessment is fundamental to the nursing process which forms an integral part of nursing practice and a standard of professional practice. This research aimed at determining level of knowledge and practice of ...
Implication of Menopausal Symptoms on Women’s Health in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria

FADEHAN, ADEDOLAPO ADEBUKOLA (University of Cape Coast, 2016-07)

Menopause refers to the period of dramatic hormonal changes accompanied by various symptoms which may have implication on women‘s health. This study examined the implication of menopausal symptoms on women’s health in ...
Lived Experiences of People with Chronic Kidney Disease in Cape Coast Teaching Hospital

Jeffrey, Ernestina (University of Cape Coast, 2016-07)

About ten percent of the population worldwide has chronic kidney disease (CKD), the majority of whom are women. A leading cause of CKD in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) is hypertension. People living with CKD undergo multiple ...

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