• Application of Nursing Process in Pediatric Care and the Factors Associated With Its Implementation at Korle-bu Teaching Hospital and Princess Marie Louis Hospital in Accra 

  Clarke, Edith Korkor (University of Cape Coast, 2017-07)

  The nursing process is a scientific method to guide procedures and also ensure quality of nursing care. However, little is known about issues regarding the nursing process. This formed the basis for this exploratory research ...
• Assertiveness Among Nursing Students in the Central Region 

  Soyel, Eva Lamisi (University of Cape Coast, 2022-03)

  The purpose of the study is to assess the assertiveness level among nursing students in the various nursing specialty training schools in the Central Region of Ghana and determine the factors that facilitate and impedes ...
• Evaluation of Clinical Training of Student Nurses at the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital 

  Eyeson, Evelyn Baawa (University of Cape Coast, 2017-02)

  Clinical learning is a vital component in the curricula of nursing education, providing an opportunity to student nurses to combine cognitive, psychomotor, and affective skills. Evaluation is a basic part of clinical ...
• 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 Experience of Family Caregivers of Patients with Prostate Cancer in the Cape Coast Metropolis 

  Owoo, Benedicta (University of Cape Coast, 2019-07)

  Family caregivers play important roles in the overall well-being of people with prostate cancer. However, these roles are less recognized and often shrouded with challenges along with significant impacts on quality of life. ...
• 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 ...
• 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 ...
• 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 ...
• Knowledge and Use of Contraceptive Among Adolescents: A Case Study in Chorkor, Accra, Ghana 

  DARKO, RUTH FOSUA (University of Cape Coast, 2017-05)

  Contraceptives are regarded as reliable methods of avoiding unplanned pregnancies and in some cases the safest ways of preventing sexually transmitted infections. However, adolescents have several misconceptions and ...
• Fever Management in Children 0 – 5 Years: a Survey of the Knowledge, Beliefs and Practices Among Nurses in the Cape Coast Metropolis of Ghana 

  Aidoo, Lawrencia Antoinette (University of Cape Coast, 2020-05)

  Fever remains the commonest problem presented to hospitals in Ghana, and nurses are at the fore front of the care of children. Despite this, very little empirical evidence exists on fever management by nurses in Ghana. ...
• Experiences of Residents in a Therapeutic Community Model of Addiction Management at a Psychiatric Hospital 

  Lindsay, Kweku Ewusie Orleans (University of Cape Coast, 2022-10)

  Globally, there is a growing concern about the alarming proportions of harmful alcohol use and abuse of illicit drugs. In Ghana, the use of illegal drugs and alcohol is endemic. Therapeutic Community (TC) for Substance ...
• Maternal and Perinatal Outcomes Among Pregnant Women with Hypertensive Disorders in the Volta Region 

  Komladzah, Emmanuel (University of Cape Coast, 2021-09)

  Hypertension, the commonest medical condition in pregnancy is a major cause of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. It accounts for about 10% of pregnancy-related complications. Although complications of ...
• An Audit of Nurses’ Clinical Documentation Practices; the Case of Baptist Medical Centre, Nalerigu 

  Nyaba, Rauf (University of Cape Coast, 2021-09)

  Nursing documentation is an important routine in the practice setting with nurses required to record each and every care activity appropriately and adequately. It is worth mentioning, the coordination and continuity of ...
• 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 ...
• Perception of Patients/family and Healthcare Practitioners on Palliative Care as Alternative to Dialysis in the Treatment of End-stage Kidney Disease in Kumasi Metropolis 

  Sarfo-Walters, Catherine (University of Cape Coast, 2016-09)

  The main aim of this study was to establish patients/family and healthcare practitioners’ perception on palliative care as alternative to dialysis in the treatment of End Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD) in Kumasi Metropolis. ...
• Experiences of Persons Living with Schizophrenia: A Study in the Cape Coast Metropolis 

  Tetteh, Isaac Commey (University of Cape Coast, 2020-09)

  Living with a chronic mental condition such as schizophrenia comes with its own challenges. Yet, there is little data on the experiences of individuals living with schizophrenia in Ghana. This study explored the experiences ...
• Transition to the Nurse Educator Role; Experiences of Novice Nurse Educators in Central Region of Ghana 

  Agyei-Ayensu, Kweku (University of Cape Coast, 2022-06)

  Nursing workforce shortage and corresponding scaling up of training leads to increasing numbers in schools and corresponding need for faculty. Faculty are usually recruited from the clinical area and undergo transition ...
• Experiences of Registered Nurses in Carrying Out Their Role as Patients’ Advocates 

  Nsiah, Comfort (University of Cape Coast, 2017-01)

  Patient advocacy plays a critical role in promoting patient safety and quality care. Yet, there is little or no data documenting the practice of patient advocacy among nurses in Ghana. This study explored and provided ...
• Assessing the Utilization of the Nursing Process in the 24-hour Nursing Reports at Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital 

  Menya, Asantewaa Amma (University of Cape Coast, 2020-08)

  Nurses are expected to provide quality care to their patients and families using the nursing process and document as such. However, it is unclear whether the content of the 24-hour nursing reports reflects the nursing ...
• Knowledge and Attitudes of Diabetes Patients on Self-management Practices in Government Hospitals in the Upper West Region 

  Kpekura, Stephen (University of Cape Coast, 2017-03)

  The study aimed at assessing the knowledge and attitudes of diabetes clients on self-management practices in public hospitals in the Upper West Region of Ghana. The research was a cross-sectional survey. It adopted stratified ...

• Application of Nursing Process in Pediatric Care and the Factors Associated With Its Implementation at Korle-bu Teaching Hospital and Princess Marie Louis Hospital in Accra 

  Clarke, Edith Korkor (University of Cape Coast, 2017-07)

  The nursing process is a scientific method to guide procedures and also ensure quality of nursing care. However, little is known about issues regarding the nursing process. This formed the basis for this exploratory research ...
• Assertiveness Among Nursing Students in the Central Region 

  Soyel, Eva Lamisi (University of Cape Coast, 2022-03)

  The purpose of the study is to assess the assertiveness level among nursing students in the various nursing specialty training schools in the Central Region of Ghana and determine the factors that facilitate and impedes ...
• Evaluation of Clinical Training of Student Nurses at the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital 

  Eyeson, Evelyn Baawa (University of Cape Coast, 2017-02)

  Clinical learning is a vital component in the curricula of nursing education, providing an opportunity to student nurses to combine cognitive, psychomotor, and affective skills. Evaluation is a basic part of clinical ...
• 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 Experience of Family Caregivers of Patients with Prostate Cancer in the Cape Coast Metropolis 

  Owoo, Benedicta (University of Cape Coast, 2019-07)

  Family caregivers play important roles in the overall well-being of people with prostate cancer. However, these roles are less recognized and often shrouded with challenges along with significant impacts on quality of life. ...
• 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 ...
• 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 ...
• 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 ...
• Knowledge and Use of Contraceptive Among Adolescents: A Case Study in Chorkor, Accra, Ghana 

  DARKO, RUTH FOSUA (University of Cape Coast, 2017-05)

  Contraceptives are regarded as reliable methods of avoiding unplanned pregnancies and in some cases the safest ways of preventing sexually transmitted infections. However, adolescents have several misconceptions and ...
• Fever Management in Children 0 – 5 Years: a Survey of the Knowledge, Beliefs and Practices Among Nurses in the Cape Coast Metropolis of Ghana 

  Aidoo, Lawrencia Antoinette (University of Cape Coast, 2020-05)

  Fever remains the commonest problem presented to hospitals in Ghana, and nurses are at the fore front of the care of children. Despite this, very little empirical evidence exists on fever management by nurses in Ghana. ...
• Experiences of Residents in a Therapeutic Community Model of Addiction Management at a Psychiatric Hospital 

  Lindsay, Kweku Ewusie Orleans (University of Cape Coast, 2022-10)

  Globally, there is a growing concern about the alarming proportions of harmful alcohol use and abuse of illicit drugs. In Ghana, the use of illegal drugs and alcohol is endemic. Therapeutic Community (TC) for Substance ...
• Maternal and Perinatal Outcomes Among Pregnant Women with Hypertensive Disorders in the Volta Region 

  Komladzah, Emmanuel (University of Cape Coast, 2021-09)

  Hypertension, the commonest medical condition in pregnancy is a major cause of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. It accounts for about 10% of pregnancy-related complications. Although complications of ...
• An Audit of Nurses’ Clinical Documentation Practices; the Case of Baptist Medical Centre, Nalerigu 

  Nyaba, Rauf (University of Cape Coast, 2021-09)

  Nursing documentation is an important routine in the practice setting with nurses required to record each and every care activity appropriately and adequately. It is worth mentioning, the coordination and continuity of ...
• 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 ...
• Perception of Patients/family and Healthcare Practitioners on Palliative Care as Alternative to Dialysis in the Treatment of End-stage Kidney Disease in Kumasi Metropolis 

  Sarfo-Walters, Catherine (University of Cape Coast, 2016-09)

  The main aim of this study was to establish patients/family and healthcare practitioners’ perception on palliative care as alternative to dialysis in the treatment of End Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD) in Kumasi Metropolis. ...
• Experiences of Persons Living with Schizophrenia: A Study in the Cape Coast Metropolis 

  Tetteh, Isaac Commey (University of Cape Coast, 2020-09)

  Living with a chronic mental condition such as schizophrenia comes with its own challenges. Yet, there is little data on the experiences of individuals living with schizophrenia in Ghana. This study explored the experiences ...
• Transition to the Nurse Educator Role; Experiences of Novice Nurse Educators in Central Region of Ghana 

  Agyei-Ayensu, Kweku (University of Cape Coast, 2022-06)

  Nursing workforce shortage and corresponding scaling up of training leads to increasing numbers in schools and corresponding need for faculty. Faculty are usually recruited from the clinical area and undergo transition ...
• Experiences of Registered Nurses in Carrying Out Their Role as Patients’ Advocates 

  Nsiah, Comfort (University of Cape Coast, 2017-01)

  Patient advocacy plays a critical role in promoting patient safety and quality care. Yet, there is little or no data documenting the practice of patient advocacy among nurses in Ghana. This study explored and provided ...
• Assessing the Utilization of the Nursing Process in the 24-hour Nursing Reports at Effia Nkwanta Regional Hospital 

  Menya, Asantewaa Amma (University of Cape Coast, 2020-08)

  Nurses are expected to provide quality care to their patients and families using the nursing process and document as such. However, it is unclear whether the content of the 24-hour nursing reports reflects the nursing ...
• Knowledge and Attitudes of Diabetes Patients on Self-management Practices in Government Hospitals in the Upper West Region 

  Kpekura, Stephen (University of Cape Coast, 2017-03)

  The study aimed at assessing the knowledge and attitudes of diabetes clients on self-management practices in public hospitals in the Upper West Region of Ghana. The research was a cross-sectional survey. It adopted stratified ...

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