Search Results - "Mwangi, Nyawira"

E-learning in medical education during COVID-19 pandemic: experiences of a research course at Kenya Medical Training College by Gachanja, Francis, Mwangi, Nyawira, Gicheru, Wagaki

“…E-learning has been widely adopted as a teaching and learning approach in medical education internationally. However, its adoption in low- and middle-income…”
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Identifying the need to institutionalize digital equity among faculty: the experience of the Kenya Medical Training College by Gicheru, Wagaki, Mwangi, Nyawira

“…Background The use of digital tools and applications in health professions education is increasing exponentially, however this has the potential to increase…”
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Cost and affordability of non-communicable disease screening, diagnosis and treatment in Kenya: Patient payments in the private and public sectors by Subramanian, Sujha, Gakunga, Robai, Kibachio, Joseph, Gathecha, Gladwell, Edwards, Patrick, Ogola, Elijah, Yonga, Gerald, Busakhala, Naftali, Munyoro, Esther, Chakaya, Jeremiah, Ngugi, Nancy, Mwangi, Nyawira, Von Rege, Daniel, Wangari, Lili-Marie, Wata, David, Makori, Robert, Mwangi, Julius, Mwanda, Walter

“…The prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) is rising in low- and middle-income countries, including Kenya, disproportionately to the rest of the world…”
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Eye Health Integration in Southern and Eastern Africa: A Scoping Review by Ogundo, Cynthia L A, Bascaran, Covadonga, Habtamu, Esmael, Buchan, John, Mwangi, Nyawira

“…Integrated health systems are deemed necessary for the attainment of universal health coverage, and the East, Central, and Southern Africa Health Community…”
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Global eye health and the sustainable development goals: protocol for a scoping review by Zhang, Justine H, Ramke, Jacqueline, Mwangi, Nyawira, Furtado, João, Yasmin, Sumrana, Bascaran, Covadonga, Ogundo, Cynthia, Jan, Catherine, Gordon, Iris, Congdon, Nathan, Burton, Matthew J

“…IntroductionIn 2015, most governments of the world committed to achieving 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs) by the year 2030. Efforts to improve eye…”
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Effectiveness of task-shifting for the detection of diabetic retinopathy in low- and middle-income countries: a rapid review protocol by Bascaran, Covadonga, Mwangi, Nyawira, D'Esposito, Fabrizio, Gordon, Iris, Ulloa, Juan Alberto Lopez, Mdala, Shaffi, Ramke, Jacqueline, Evans, Jennifer R, Burton, Matthew

“…Diabetic retinopathy is the most common ocular complication of diabetes and a cause of vision loss in adults. Diabetic retinopathy screening leading to early…”
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Peer-support to increase uptake of screening for diabetic retinopathy: process evaluation of the DURE cluster randomized trial by Mwangi, Nyawira, Bascaran, Covadonga, Ramke, Jacqueline, Kipturgo, Mathew, Kim, Min, Ng'ang'a, Mark, Gichuhi, Stephen, Mutie, Dorothy, Moorman, Consuela, Muthami, Lawrence, Foster, Allen

“…There is limited evidence on how implementation of peer support interventions influences effectiveness, particularly for individuals with diabetes. We…”
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Effectiveness of peer support to increase uptake of retinal examination for diabetic retinopathy: study protocol for the DURE pragmatic cluster randomized clinical trial in Kirinyaga, Kenya by Mwangi, Nyawira, Ng'ang'a, Mark, Gakuo, Esbon, Gichuhi, Stephen, Macleod, David, Moorman, Consuela, Muthami, Lawrence, Tum, Peter, Jalango, Atieno, Githeko, Kibata, Gichangi, Michael, Kibachio, Joseph, Bascaran, Covadonga, Foster, Allen

“…All patients with diabetes are at risk of developing diabetic retinopathy (DR), a progressive and potentially blinding condition. Early treatment of DR…”
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Predictors of uptake of eye examination in people living with diabetes mellitus in three counties of Kenya by Mwangi, Nyawira, Macleod, David, Gichuhi, Stephen, Muthami, Lawrence, Moorman, Consuela, Bascaran, Covadonga, Foster, Allen

“…Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a significant public health concern that is potentially blinding. Clinical practice guidelines recommend annual eye examination of…”
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Effectiveness of interventions to increase uptake and completion of treatment for diabetic retinopathy in low- and middle-income countries: a rapid review protocol by Bascaran, Covadonga, Mwangi, Nyawira, D'Esposito, Fabrizio, Cleland, Charles, Gordon, Iris, Ulloa, Juan Alberto Lopez, Maswadi, Ranad, Mdala, Shaffi, Ramke, Jacqueline, Evans, Jennifer R, Burton, Matthew

“…Vision loss due to diabetic retinopathy can largely be prevented or delayed through treatment. Patients with vision-threatening diabetic retinopathy are…”
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Emergency management: penetrating eye injuries and intraocular foreign bodies by Mwangi, Nyawira, Mutie, Dorothy M

“…Penetrating injuries require immediate first aid and urgent referral to a specialist, particularly if there is a foreign body in the eye…”
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Are we advancing universal health coverage through cataract services? Protocol for a scoping review by Lee, Chan Ning, Ramke, Jacqueline, McCormick, Ian, Zhang, Justine H, Aghaji, Ada, Mwangi, Nyawira, Burn, Helen, Gordon, Iris, Yusufu, Mayinuer, He, Mingguang, Silva, Juan Carlos, Burton, Matthew J

“…IntroductionUniversal health coverage (UHC) includes the dimensions of equity in access, quality services that improve health and protection against financial…”
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Adapting clinical practice guidelines for diabetic retinopathy in Kenya: process and outputs by Mwangi, Nyawira, Gachago, Muchai, Gichangi, Michael, Gichuhi, Stephen, Githeko, Kibata, Jalango, Atieno, Karimurio, Jefitha, Kibachio, Joseph, Muthami, Lawrence, Ngugi, Nancy, Nduri, Carmichael, Nyaga, Patrick, Nyamori, Joseph, Zindamoyen, Alain Nazaire Mbongo, Bascaran, Covadonga, Foster, Allen

“…The use of clinical practice guidelines envisages augmenting quality and best practice in clinical outcomes. Generic guidelines that are not adapted for local…”
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SITE CHARACTERISTICS AND VEGETATION DRIVE THE ABUNDANCE AND DIVERSITY OF ARBUSCULAR MYCORRHIZA FUNGI IN SELECTED LAND DEGRADATION SURVEILLANCE FRAMEWORK STUDY SITES IN KENYA by Mwangi, Lukelysia Nyawira, Kamau, S., Cheruto, G., Vågen, T., Lelei, D., Winowiecki, L.

“…Background: In tropical agroecosystems, arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) is an essential component of soil fertility. Limited number of studies have…”
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Feasibility of a cluster randomized controlled trial on the effectiveness of peer-led health education interventions to increase uptake of retinal examination for diabetic retinopathy in Kirinyaga, Kenya: a pilot trial by Mwangi, Nyawira, Bascaran, Covadonga, Ng'ang'a, Mark, Ramke, Jacqueline, Kipturgo, Mathew, Gichuhi, Stephen, Kim, Min, Macleod, David, Moorman, Consuela, Muraguri, David, Gakuo, Esbon, Muthami, Lawrence, Foster, Allen

“…People living with diabetes can reduce their risk of vision loss from diabetic retinopathy by attending screening, which enables early detection and timely…”
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How to use your eye medication by Nyawira, Mwangi, Kenan, Leah

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Preventing vision loss due to diabetic retinopathy by Mwangi, Nyawira, Bascaran, Covadonga

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Medical errors in Kenya by Mwangi, Nyawira

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Equity was rarely considered in Cochrane Eyes and Vision systematic reviews and primary studies on cataract by Evans, Jennifer, Mwangi, Nyawira, Burn, Helen, Ramke, Jacqueline

“…We sought to understand the extent to which Cochrane Eyes and Vision systematic reviews of interventions for cataract, and primary studies, consider equity…”
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Empowering patients to manage their eye medication at home by Mwangi, Nyawira, Kenan, Leah, Bankole, Funmi

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