» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study The rapid increase in the number of hospitals, particularly in urban areas of Cameroon, along with the growing population and utilisation of healthcare facilities, significantly contributes to the overall waste generation, including various catego…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study Healthcare facilities may produce hazardous waste that poses potential risks to healthcare staff, patients, the local community, and the environment if not managed appropriately (Kumar, 2018). Healthcare waste (HCW) is a distinct sort of trash …Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study Pharmaceuticals play a crucial role in a healthcare system, necessitating a consistent supply of appropriate stocks (Pharmacy and Poisons Board, 2018). The rapid expansion of the pharmaceutical business in recent decades has resulted in an incr…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study Telemedicine is increasingly being introduced in community and long term care settings to enhance access to specialist care (Barbosa et al., 2021), reduce the need for unnecessary transfers to acute healthcare institutions (Champagne Langabeer …Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study In the present dynamic environment, the divisions between academic fields are becoming more permeable (Majid, 2018: Shakur, 2021). The conventional divisions of knowledge that previously isolated disciplines such as physics, humanities, and soc…Continue Reading »
» AN EVALUATION OF THE PERCEPTION OF HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS TOWARDS INTER PROFESSIONAL COLLABORATION IN PRIMARY CARE SETTINGS IN NIGERIA CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study As healthcare systems progress in their efforts to enhance the quality and efficiency of health services, t…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study The global COVID 19 epidemic has had various repercussions on people's daily lives, society, economy, and the environment, which necessitate making trade offs in multiple areas. Technological advancements, including as fast testing, tracking …Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study Healthcare involves the participation of patients, their family members, and highly skilled medical professionals. Effective teamwork and collaboration are essential for delivering exceptional care (Lam, 2023). The primary stakeholders involved…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study Each organisation worldwide possesses unique distinguishing features and values that form its culture, similar to how individuals have their own distinct personalities. Organisations possess shared values and beliefs that serve as a guiding fra…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study The primary challenges associated with health care waste include a lack of knowledge regarding the health risks, inadequate training in proper waste management, the absence of waste management and disposal systems, limited financial and human reso…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study The protection of the environment has become a collective concern of date because issues of waste management affect our daily life’s both at professional and family levels. Indeed, the world is generating more and more waste; hospitals and he…Continue Reading »
» INVESTIGATION INTO SOCIO ECONOMIC DETERMINANTS OF FOOD INSECURITY IN NIGERIA DURING THE TINUBU ADMINISTRATION CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the study Food is an essential requirement for all individuals that must be fulfilled in order to maintain a healthy and productive lifestyle. The conc…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the study In many African countries, healthcare systems are often under resourced and struggle with inadequate infrastructure, a shortage of healthcare professionals, and limited access to essential medicines and medical technologies (World Health Organiz…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the study With a wide array of innovation in healthcare delivery has risen the adoption of information communication technology in healthcare environments. These terms encompassed in this category are telehealth, telemedicine, m Health, and eHealth. Of the mo…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the Study Cholera is a common waterborne illness that causes severe diarrhea, leading to dehydration and death. Vibrio cholera is commonly present in brackish water that has a moderate level of salt. The microorganism can be found in various water sources such …Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the Study The healthcare sector is rapidly changing due to the integration of telemedicine, an advanced technology that aims to improve healthcare delivery, particularly in underserved areas. Telemedicine utilises information and communication technologies t…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the Study Telehealth facilitates and encourages remote healthcare, and these advancements can decrease regular physical contact and hospitalization while greatly improving the provision of excellent healthcare services (Mbunge, Muchemwa & Batani, 2022). The …Continue Reading »
» ASSESSMENT OF THE ROLE OF TELEHEALTH DURING HEALTH CRISES: A CASE STUDY OF THE COVID 19 PANDEMIC IN NIGERIA CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the Study The rapid transmission and escalating incidence of the pandemic pathogen known as 2019 novel coronavirus (2019 nCoV) are causing grea…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the study Access to healthcare is a fundamental human right that should be available to all individuals, regardless of their geographical location or socioeconomic condition, when they require it (Samir et al., 2022). In a densely populated country such as Nige…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the study Information and Communications Technology (ICT) has emerged as a significant catalyst for the development of many nations across various sectors. In Nigeria, where there is a notable shortage of healthcare professionals relative to its over 150 mil…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the study It is no doubt that rural areas in Nigeria are home to populations that are vulnerable to compromised health. Based on data from the World Bank, almost 103 million people in Nigeria, accounting for 45% of the population in 2023, lived in rural regions…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the Study Telehealth has shown significant growth in recent years, enabling more effective management of chronic health conditions. Telehealth, as defined by the American Telemedicine Association (2020), is the provision of healthcare services remotely using mo…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study Telehealth is the use of electronic information and communication technologies, such as video conferencing, mobile apps, and remote monitoring, to deliver healthcare services remotely (American Telemedicine Association, 2020). Telehealth has signi…Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the Study The prevalence of flooding in Nigeria is unparalleled among other types of disasters. Nigeria's states are experiencing escalating annual flooding throughout the rainy seasons due to heightened precipitation associated with climate change (Aja and …Continue Reading »
» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Background of the study Globally, the healthcare system has been over stretched in the face of epidemics and pandemics as a result, exacerbated the dearth of health workers, signaling the need for innovative means such as telemedicine as an essential tool for reducing the…Continue Reading »
