» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study Leukaemia is a malignant disorder of the blood and bone marrow in which the body overproduces white blood cells, which causes the immune system of the body to become weak and disrupts the process of normal production of blood cells (Naik et al., 2…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background Of The StudyLeukaemia is a malignant disorder of the blood and bone marrow characterized by the uncontrolled proliferation of abnormal white blood cells, which disrupt normal hematologic processes and immune competence. It is broadly classified into acute and …Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background Of The StudyLeukemia is a malignant disorder of the blood and bone marrow characterized by uncontrolled proliferation of abnormal white blood cells that interfere with normal hematopoietic function. These abnormal cells suppress the production of red blood cel…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background Of The StudyLeukemia is a malignant disorder of the blood and bone marrow characterized by uncontrolled proliferation of abnormal white blood cells that interfere with normal hematologic processes. In childhood, the most common forms are acute lymphoblastic le…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study Childhood leukemia is a malignant condition that is characterized by an uncontrolled growth of immature white blood cells in the bone marrow that leads to inhibition of normal hematopoiesis, with systemic complications. At the biological level, t…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study Leukemia is a malignant disease of the blood forming tissues that is characterized by unsustainable growth of abnormal white blood cells with important implications for morbidity and mortality in the adult and working population. This group of …Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study Leukaemia is generally differentiated into acute and chronic forms depending on the rate of progression, and then further into lymphoid or myeloid variants depending on the cell line affected, as discussed by Malard and Mohty (2020). These pathol…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study Prolonged labour, commonly known as labour dystocia, represents a critical obstetric complication that presents considerable clinical challenges in maternal healthcare globally, especially in developing nations such as Nigeria. Labour is …Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) represents a prevalent harmful traditional practice observed in numerous countries across Africa, the Middle East, and various other parts of the world (Sweileh, 2016). The World Health Organisation …Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study Pregnancy is a critical period that demands optimal nutritional status to ensure the health and well being of both the mother and the developing fetus. Adequate nutrition during pregnancy is crucial for proper fetal growth, development, a…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study In the realm of healthcare delivery, the oversight of hazardous medications poses considerable risks for both healthcare professionals and patients alike. Hazardous medications are characterised by their potential to inflict harm owing to th…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study Maternal healthcare in Nigeria is a critical issue, marked by significant challenges that affect the health and well being of pregnant women. The World Health Organisation (2021) indicates that Nigeria has one of the highest maternal mort…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study Effective communication in nursing practice is crucial for guaranteeing high quality patient care, enhancing teamwork, and encouraging positive health outcomes (Jiu et. al., 2018). In the Nigerian healthcare sector, characterised by resource…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study Diabetes mellitus, commonly referred to as diabetes, is a global public health issue, with millions of individuals affected worldwide. Among the complications of diabetes, diabetic ulcers are particularly severe and can lead to morbidity, di…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study Polypharmacy, typically characterised by the concurrent use of five or more medications, presents a growing concern among older adults, particularly those dealing with chronic conditions like cancer (Maher, Hanlon, & Hajjar, 2014; Masnoon, S…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study The practice of performing caesarean sections has increasingly gained prevalence as a method of delivery globally in recent years. In Western nations, such as the United States, approximately 31.9%, or nearly one third, of births occur via c…Continue Reading »
» AN INVESTIGATION INTO THE CORRELATION OF NURSES’ EMERGENCY PUBLIC HEALTH RESPONSE CAPACITY AND WORKPLACE RESILIENCE AMONG NURSES IN OBAFEMI AWOLOWO UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the study The global population's health faces substantial obstacles in the ev…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the Study The Greek term "ethos," which means character, is where the word "ethics" originated . According to Östman et al. (2019), ethical values are generally acknowledged guidelines that help people decide whether certain behaviours, intents, and lines o…Continue Reading »
» THE ROLE OF NURSING ETHICS IN PROMOTING QUALITY CARE IN CAMEROON HEALTHCARE SYSTEM CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study 1.2 Statement of the problem 1.3 Objective of the study 1.4 Research questions 1.5 Significance of the study 1.6 Scope of the study 1.7 Limitation of the st…Continue Reading »
» Chapter one Introduction 1.1 Background to the Study Globally, among the many challenges women suffer during childbirth which also lives with them afterwards, Vesicovaginal fistula (VVF) stands out as a devastating condition that severely impacts the lives of affected women in developing countries. …Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the Study Inter professional collaboration is the cooperative effort of several healthcare professionals working together to accomplish shared objectives, and it is crucial for delivering complete care. Nevertheless, the nature of this collaboration might be im…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background to the Study It a well noted fact that the quality of healthcare delivery is significantly influenced by the staffing ratios in hospitals, particularly in high demand areas like emergency wards. Nurse staffing ratios—defined as the number of patients assigned to…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study Globally, nurses play a pivotal role in healthcare delivery, acting as the frontline caregivers who interact most frequently with patients. They are responsible for a wide range of duties, including monitoring patient health, administering medicat…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background to the Study Medical prescription has become a significant component of modern healthcare systems globally. According to Silverman & Brousseau (2019), medical prescription refers to a written or electronic order given by a licensed medical practitioner, usually a …Continue Reading »
» Chapter One Introduction 1.1 Background to the Study Regardless of global efforts to improve maternal healthcare, Vesicovaginal fistula (VVF) has become a severe and debilitating condition affecting women of reproductive age. Among the three types of obstetric fistula (OF), scholars have reporte…Continue Reading »
