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A Systematic Review of the Role of Physiotherapy Interventions in Palliative Care
(Preprints, 2020)The aim of this research is to conduct a systematic review analysing the role of the physiotherapy interventions in palliative care. PRISMA as a critical appraisal tool was utilised for the selection of the research ... -
Effects of Mentorship Program on Academic Performance of Students in the Department of Medical Engineering at Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC), Nairobi Campus
(International Journal of Health Sciences, 2024)Purpose: This study investigates the effects of mentorship on the academic performance of students in the Department of Medical Engineering at Kenya Medical Training Centre, Nairobi Campus. Methodology: The study ... -
Influence of Psychological Demands on Job Satisfaction among the Employees of the National Hospital Insurance Fund in Kenya
(Journal of Psychology, Guidance and Counseling, 2020)The purpose of this study was to assess the influence of psychosocial demands factors on job satisfaction among employees at the National Hospital Insurance Fund (NHIF) in Kenya. Psychological demands refer to job aspects ... -
Prevalence of Maternal Depression in Mothers of Children Below 5 Years, and Associated Factors in Nairobi County, Kenya
(African Journal of Health Sciences, 2024)BACKGROUND Maternal depression significantly contributes to global mental disorders and disease related disability in women of reproductive age, predominantly in developing nations, causing detrimental effects on families. ... -
Factors Affecting Interdisciplinary Approach to Patient Care at Vihiga County Referral Hospital
(EAST AFRICAN MEDICAL JOURNAL, 2018-11-11)Background: Interdisciplinary collaboration is a vital phenomenon to healthcare providers and patients. The level of collaboration that takes place among providers can directly impact patient outcomes. Increase in ... -
Women’s knowledge of physiotherapy during pregnancy: a mixed study
(Springer Nature, 2023)Abstract Background Many women may not be aware of physiotherapy in pregnancy. The objective of this study was to assess the level of awareness of physiotherapy in pregnancy among pregnant women in the Kisii Teaching ... -
Prevalence and Risk Factors of Neck Pain among the Hospital Front and Back Office Workers at the Nairobi Hospital, Kenya
(International Journal of Physiotherapy and Research, 2023-06)Objective: To identify the prevalence and risk factor of neck pain among the hospital front and back-office workers at The Nairobi Hospital, Kenya. Material and methods: Descriptive cross-sectional studies was carried ...