Spatial disparities impact population health and are linked to social and health disparities. Understanding the scope, nature, and trends of regional inequalities can help create policies, strategies, and interventions that affect the morbidity and mortality of various disease control. The variations in the distribution of health facilities have resulted in differences in health outcomes within Ghana’s administrative districts, of which the Lower Manya Krobo Municipality (LMKM) is no exception. The primary objective of this study was to examine the distribution of healthcare resources in the LMKM in the Eastern Region of Ghana. A single case study approach involving all health resources, facilities, and supporting service centers in the LMKM was adopted. All functional health facilities in the municipality during the study were included. The study partly used records of generated coordinates using the global positioning system of other resources and services. The Municipality had 16 health facilities and 29 supporting centers. There were 285 clinical health workers in the municipality. Odumase and Akuse had higher percentages of clinical health personnel. The municipality’s population per single health worker ratio was 13,201:1. Agomanya had the highest number of facilities and support centers. The population per health facility ratio was 15,086 per facility. The study demonstrated disparities in the distribution of health facilities across the municipality. There is a need to ensure that all health resources are allocated to the population size and the health needs of the LMKM.
{"title":"Mapping of Health Resources in Lower Manya Krobo Municipality in the Eastern Region of Ghana","authors":"Ansoumane Berete, Juliana Enos, Karinkan Berete, Augustine Kumah, G. Acheampong, Aissata Camara","doi":"10.36401/jqsh-23-23","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36401/jqsh-23-23","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 Spatial disparities impact population health and are linked to social and health disparities. Understanding the scope, nature, and trends of regional inequalities can help create policies, strategies, and interventions that affect the morbidity and mortality of various disease control. The variations in the distribution of health facilities have resulted in differences in health outcomes within Ghana’s administrative districts, of which the Lower Manya Krobo Municipality (LMKM) is no exception. The primary objective of this study was to examine the distribution of healthcare resources in the LMKM in the Eastern Region of Ghana.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 A single case study approach involving all health resources, facilities, and supporting service centers in the LMKM was adopted. All functional health facilities in the municipality during the study were included. The study partly used records of generated coordinates using the global positioning system of other resources and services.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 The Municipality had 16 health facilities and 29 supporting centers. There were 285 clinical health workers in the municipality. Odumase and Akuse had higher percentages of clinical health personnel. The municipality’s population per single health worker ratio was 13,201:1. Agomanya had the highest number of facilities and support centers. The population per health facility ratio was 15,086 per facility.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 The study demonstrated disparities in the distribution of health facilities across the municipality. There is a need to ensure that all health resources are allocated to the population size and the health needs of the LMKM.\u0000","PeriodicalId":73170,"journal":{"name":"Global journal on quality and safety in healthcare","volume":"26 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140232024","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nabeelah Mukadam, Michell-Felicia Ferenti, S. Teoh, Monica Banka
{"title":"Obstetric Assistant Pharmacist: Innovative Workforce Solution During Surges in Workforce Shortage and Demand","authors":"Nabeelah Mukadam, Michell-Felicia Ferenti, S. Teoh, Monica Banka","doi":"10.36401/jqsh-23-43","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36401/jqsh-23-43","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":73170,"journal":{"name":"Global journal on quality and safety in healthcare","volume":"22 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140239016","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
N. Almutairi, M. Alkaiyat, Mona Alshami, Thamer Alotaibi, H. Shehata, Mohamad Alharbi, Fawaz Alrabeeah, Giaml Gmati, Abdul-Rahman Jazieh
The global pandemic was an emerging challenge that significantly impacted healthcare systems and the delivery of care. Prompt actions and adaptive techniques, such as the virtual clinic, were implemented to ensure the quality and continuity of the care provided. The aim of this quality improvement project was to ensure the smooth implementation and effectiveness of the virtual clinic during the COVID-19 crisis. A specialized team of multidisciplinary healthcare providers was established to systematically ensure the implementation of the virtual clinic within the Department of Oncology. The team used multiple Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) cycles of the quality improvement model to achieve the final goal and facilitate the transition to the virtual clinic. A total of 29 weekly virtual clinic sessions were conducted, covering various oncology services. From March to December 2020, 81% of the scheduled patients (3888) responded to virtual clinic calls. Physicians initiated 234 unplanned virtual clinic calls to follow up on a patient’s condition. In addition, 916 medications were shipped to patients as needed. A patient satisfaction survey in May 2020 indicated an overall satisfaction rate of 92% with the virtual clinic process. Staff satisfaction was also high (91%), and 88% of the physicians believed that the virtual clinic would continue beyond the pandemic. Implementing the virtual clinic is achievable through following systematic steps and effectively addressing emerging challenges as required. The concept of the virtual clinic was well accepted by patients and staff.
{"title":"Rapid Implementation of the Virtual Clinic Concept in an Oncology Department to Minimize the Exposure of Patients with Cancer to COVID-19","authors":"N. Almutairi, M. Alkaiyat, Mona Alshami, Thamer Alotaibi, H. Shehata, Mohamad Alharbi, Fawaz Alrabeeah, Giaml Gmati, Abdul-Rahman Jazieh","doi":"10.36401/jqsh-23-24","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36401/jqsh-23-24","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 The global pandemic was an emerging challenge that significantly impacted healthcare systems and the delivery of care. Prompt actions and adaptive techniques, such as the virtual clinic, were implemented to ensure the quality and continuity of the care provided. The aim of this quality improvement project was to ensure the smooth implementation and effectiveness of the virtual clinic during the COVID-19 crisis.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 A specialized team of multidisciplinary healthcare providers was established to systematically ensure the implementation of the virtual clinic within the Department of Oncology. The team used multiple Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) cycles of the quality improvement model to achieve the final goal and facilitate the transition to the virtual clinic.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 A total of 29 weekly virtual clinic sessions were conducted, covering various oncology services. From March to December 2020, 81% of the scheduled patients (3888) responded to virtual clinic calls. Physicians initiated 234 unplanned virtual clinic calls to follow up on a patient’s condition. In addition, 916 medications were shipped to patients as needed. A patient satisfaction survey in May 2020 indicated an overall satisfaction rate of 92% with the virtual clinic process. Staff satisfaction was also high (91%), and 88% of the physicians believed that the virtual clinic would continue beyond the pandemic.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 Implementing the virtual clinic is achievable through following systematic steps and effectively addressing emerging challenges as required. The concept of the virtual clinic was well accepted by patients and staff.\u0000","PeriodicalId":73170,"journal":{"name":"Global journal on quality and safety in healthcare","volume":"25 37","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-03-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140240059","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
There is a growing concern regarding the quality of care received by patients with malaria. However, the quality of care provided to children under the age of five who have contracted the disease has yet to receive sufficient attention. Accordingly, we evaluated the quality of care provided to children under five diagnosed with malaria at Princess Marie Louis (PML) Children’s Hospital in Accra, Ghana. The objective of this study was to evaluate the quality of care provided to children under 5 years of age diagnosed with malaria through a quantitative approach via a cross-sectional survey. The study randomly selected 74 staff members and 301 parents whose children received malaria treatment at the PML Children’s Hospital. This research encompassed a descriptive statistical summary and regression analysis. Healthcare professionals exhibited a relatively high adherence to standard protocols for malaria management. Patient satisfaction was moderate and lower than the national average. To improve patient satisfaction, an in-depth investigation of innovative and customer-oriented approaches should be conducted.
{"title":"Assessment of Healthcare Quality Provided to Children with Malaria in Ghana","authors":"Haphsheitu Yahaya, Queen Esther Adeyemo, Priscilla Aboagye-Mensah, Kojo Ahor-Essel, Augustine Kumah","doi":"10.36401/jqsh-23-18","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36401/jqsh-23-18","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 There is a growing concern regarding the quality of care received by patients with malaria. However, the quality of care provided to children under the age of five who have contracted the disease has yet to receive sufficient attention. Accordingly, we evaluated the quality of care provided to children under five diagnosed with malaria at Princess Marie Louis (PML) Children’s Hospital in Accra, Ghana.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 The objective of this study was to evaluate the quality of care provided to children under 5 years of age diagnosed with malaria through a quantitative approach via a cross-sectional survey. The study randomly selected 74 staff members and 301 parents whose children received malaria treatment at the PML Children’s Hospital. This research encompassed a descriptive statistical summary and regression analysis.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 Healthcare professionals exhibited a relatively high adherence to standard protocols for malaria management. Patient satisfaction was moderate and lower than the national average.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 To improve patient satisfaction, an in-depth investigation of innovative and customer-oriented approaches should be conducted.\u0000","PeriodicalId":73170,"journal":{"name":"Global journal on quality and safety in healthcare","volume":"138 15","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140423503","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Nexus of Healthcare Professionals’ Conduct and Curtailing the Utilization of Unskilled Maternity Care","authors":"Yahaya Jafaru","doi":"10.36401/jqsh-24-3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36401/jqsh-24-3","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":73170,"journal":{"name":"Global journal on quality and safety in healthcare","volume":"45 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140419012","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Using Incident Reporting Systems to Improve Patient Safety and Quality of Care","authors":"Augustine Kumah, Juliet Zon, Emmanuel Obot, Tarsicius Kumih Yaw, Esther Nketsiah, Shelter Agbeko Bobie","doi":"10.36401/jqsh-23-39","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36401/jqsh-23-39","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":73170,"journal":{"name":"Global journal on quality and safety in healthcare","volume":"12 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140419882","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
E. Akakpo, Christoph Sah, Augustine Kumah, Patrick L. Fianu, Dora Asantewaa Oppong, Matilda Mawusi Kodjo
Although adolescents have access to sexual and reproductive health services, they encounter a variety of obstacles, including limited access to safe abortion and contraceptives, early pregnancy and parenthood, and a high occurrence of sexually transmitted infections. This research assessed the awareness and use of adolescent sexual reproductive health services in the Keta Sub-district of Ghana. A cross-sectional study using a quantitative method of analysis and the administration of a structured questionnaire to 350 adolescents between the ages of 14 and 19 in the Keta Sub-district was conducted. Of the 10 services covering adolescent sexual and reproductive health, 75% of participants were aware only of comprehensive sex education. Only 27% were aware of sexually transmitted infection prevention and care services. Awareness was 13% or lower for the remaining eight services. Only 24% had used an adolescent sexual reproductive health service. Awareness of adolescent sexual reproductive health services and their use is low in the Keta Sub-district. To improve access to sexual and reproductive health information, sub-district health services should create school-based satellite clinics for adolescents. Adolescents’ ambassadors should be created to educate peers on adolescent issues, especially sexual and reproductive health.
{"title":"Quality Health Services for Adolescents: Assessing Awareness and Use of Adolescent Sexual Reproductive Health Services in Keta, Ghana","authors":"E. Akakpo, Christoph Sah, Augustine Kumah, Patrick L. Fianu, Dora Asantewaa Oppong, Matilda Mawusi Kodjo","doi":"10.36401/jqsh-23-19","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36401/jqsh-23-19","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 Although adolescents have access to sexual and reproductive health services, they encounter a variety of obstacles, including limited access to safe abortion and contraceptives, early pregnancy and parenthood, and a high occurrence of sexually transmitted infections. This research assessed the awareness and use of adolescent sexual reproductive health services in the Keta Sub-district of Ghana.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 A cross-sectional study using a quantitative method of analysis and the administration of a structured questionnaire to 350 adolescents between the ages of 14 and 19 in the Keta Sub-district was conducted.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 Of the 10 services covering adolescent sexual and reproductive health, 75% of participants were aware only of comprehensive sex education. Only 27% were aware of sexually transmitted infection prevention and care services. Awareness was 13% or lower for the remaining eight services. Only 24% had used an adolescent sexual reproductive health service.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 Awareness of adolescent sexual reproductive health services and their use is low in the Keta Sub-district. To improve access to sexual and reproductive health information, sub-district health services should create school-based satellite clinics for adolescents. Adolescents’ ambassadors should be created to educate peers on adolescent issues, especially sexual and reproductive health.\u0000","PeriodicalId":73170,"journal":{"name":"Global journal on quality and safety in healthcare","volume":"44 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140431428","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
L. A. Abu Esba, Hind Almodaimegh, Mansoor Ahmed Khan, C. Yousef, H. Al-Abdulkarim, Ali A. Al Aklabi, Mohammed Al Harbi
{"title":"A Formulary Management Group Consensus","authors":"L. A. Abu Esba, Hind Almodaimegh, Mansoor Ahmed Khan, C. Yousef, H. Al-Abdulkarim, Ali A. Al Aklabi, Mohammed Al Harbi","doi":"10.36401/jqsh-23-26","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36401/jqsh-23-26","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":73170,"journal":{"name":"Global journal on quality and safety in healthcare","volume":"75 18","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139774919","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
L. A. Abu Esba, Hind Almodaimegh, Mansoor Ahmed Khan, C. Yousef, H. Al-Abdulkarim, Ali A. Al Aklabi, Mohammed Al Harbi
{"title":"A Formulary Management Group Consensus","authors":"L. A. Abu Esba, Hind Almodaimegh, Mansoor Ahmed Khan, C. Yousef, H. Al-Abdulkarim, Ali A. Al Aklabi, Mohammed Al Harbi","doi":"10.36401/jqsh-23-26","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36401/jqsh-23-26","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":73170,"journal":{"name":"Global journal on quality and safety in healthcare","volume":"417 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139834471","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Genevieve Agboyo, Andrews Asamoah, J. Ganle, Augustine Kumah
Even though the use of skilled birth attendants at birth reduces the risk of maternal mortality and associated complications, some pregnant women prefer to use either traditional birth attendants (TBAs) or deliver at home. Although the use of assisted delivery was reduced between 2014 and 2016 in North Tongu, the rate of TBA use among pregnant women in the district was increasing. There is, therefore, the need to establish the reason for this increase in TBA use. We conducted a study to assess factors that influence the use of TBAs in the North Tongu district. A retrospective cross-sectional facility-based survey was conducted among 449 women who delivered within the past 12 months and were accessing postnatal care services in the North Tongu district. A simple random sampling method was used to select women who attend child welfare clinics. Bivariate and multivariate analyses were conducted to determine the factors that were significantly associated with use of TBAs. All statistical analyses were done at a 95% confidence level with statistical significance at p ≤ 0.05. The mean age of the respondents was 27.0 years ± 6.2 SD. The prevalence of use of TBA during childbirth among women was 26.5%. Factors that significantly influenced use of TBAs during childbirth were age, religion, educational status, and parity. Other significant factors included several antenatal care visits and the attitude of health workers toward pregnant women. Use of TBA services at birth in the study district remains relatively high. Women who use antenatal and postnatal care services should be educated on the importance of skilled delivery. There is also a need to equip TBAs and reposition them as link agents to facilitate referrals of pregnant women to health facilities where there is a need for additional birth attendants.
{"title":"Factors Associated with Use of Traditional Birth Attendants for Child Delivery: A Cross-Sectional Study","authors":"Genevieve Agboyo, Andrews Asamoah, J. Ganle, Augustine Kumah","doi":"10.36401/jqsh-23-27","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36401/jqsh-23-27","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 Even though the use of skilled birth attendants at birth reduces the risk of maternal mortality and associated complications, some pregnant women prefer to use either traditional birth attendants (TBAs) or deliver at home. Although the use of assisted delivery was reduced between 2014 and 2016 in North Tongu, the rate of TBA use among pregnant women in the district was increasing. There is, therefore, the need to establish the reason for this increase in TBA use. We conducted a study to assess factors that influence the use of TBAs in the North Tongu district.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 A retrospective cross-sectional facility-based survey was conducted among 449 women who delivered within the past 12 months and were accessing postnatal care services in the North Tongu district. A simple random sampling method was used to select women who attend child welfare clinics. Bivariate and multivariate analyses were conducted to determine the factors that were significantly associated with use of TBAs. All statistical analyses were done at a 95% confidence level with statistical significance at p ≤ 0.05.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 The mean age of the respondents was 27.0 years ± 6.2 SD. The prevalence of use of TBA during childbirth among women was 26.5%. Factors that significantly influenced use of TBAs during childbirth were age, religion, educational status, and parity. Other significant factors included several antenatal care visits and the attitude of health workers toward pregnant women.\u0000 \u0000 \u0000 \u0000 Use of TBA services at birth in the study district remains relatively high. Women who use antenatal and postnatal care services should be educated on the importance of skilled delivery. There is also a need to equip TBAs and reposition them as link agents to facilitate referrals of pregnant women to health facilities where there is a need for additional birth attendants.\u0000","PeriodicalId":73170,"journal":{"name":"Global journal on quality and safety in healthcare","volume":"37 10","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140457062","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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