Ethiopian journal of health sciences
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Ethiop J Health Sci · Sep 2019
Practice and Associated Factors of Health Professionals towards Citizens' Charter at Jimma University Medical Center.
Citizens' Charter is a public promise between citizens and service providing organizations which visibly specifies expectations and standards in the service delivery. Citizens' charter standard has been implemented in Jimma University Medical Center since 2016/17. However, the practice and associated factor of citizens' charter among health professionals have not been studied yet. Hence, the aim of this study was to assess the practice of citizens' charter and associated factors among health professionals. ⋯ This study revealed that more than half of the respondents properly practiced citizens' charter. However, few health professionals only knew the existence of citizens' charter. Job satisfaction, perceived workload, and type of profession were the factors affecting the practice of citizens' charter.
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Ethiop J Health Sci · Jul 2019
Laparotomy for Abdominal Injury Indication & Outcome of patients at a Teaching Hospital in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Abdominal injury is among the major causes of trauma admissions. The aim was to determine etiology, commonly injured organs, indication and outcome of patients with abdominal injuries requiring laparotomy. ⋯ Stab and RTA were the commonest indications of laparotomy. The mortality was significantly associated with blunt abdominal injury and hypotension (SBP<90mmHg).
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Ethiop J Health Sci · Jan 2019
Multicenter StudyInfluence of Post-Stroke Depression on Functional Independence in Activities of Daily Living.
Little attention has been paid to screening of depression among stroke survivors in outpatient physiotherapy clinics. Post-stroke depression is reported to have a negative impact on functional recovery. However, the exact influence on the outcome of rehabilitation such as level of functional independence remains controversial. This study aims at ascertaining the influence of post-stroke depression on functional independence in activities of daily living. ⋯ Participants with post-stroke depression have less independence in activities of daily living. A longitudinal study with a larger sample size is, however, recommended so as to improve the external validity. In the mean time, outpatient rehabilitation of depressed stroke survivors should include pharmacological and psychological components.
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Burnout is a common syndrome seen in healthcare workers, particularly physicians who are exposed to a high level of stress at work. Therefore, this study assessed the level of burnout and its associated factors among physicians working in public hospitals of Southern Ethiopia. ⋯ Burnout was found in a high level among physicians in this study. Receiving recognition from hospital managers, age, working in primary hospital, monthly salary, having support from family and organization, professional training and the number of patients observed per week can possibly affect the level of burnout.
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Ethiop J Health Sci · Jul 2018
Case ReportsFibroplasia Ossificans Progressiva: A Case Report of a Rare Disease Entity.
Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP), also known as Myositis ossificans progressiva or Munchmeyer's disease, is an extremely rare and disabling genetic condition of congenital skeletal malformations and progressive heterotopic ossification (HO). The disease is characterized by congenital skeletal anomalies and progressive ectopic bone formation in connective tissues such as ligaments, muscles and tendons. The disease has an incidence of about 1 in 2 million population. ⋯ Fibroplasia ossificans progressive (FOP) characteristically manifests with bilateral malformation of the great toe and progressive heterotopic ossification (HO). Clinicians and radiologists should be aware of these to prevent permanent disability.