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What are the effects of clinical pathways in cancer management; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2012
brief
Health Research

Background:Disease or diagnosis (Cancer) management pathways may be divided into patient pathways and clinical pathways. A clinical pathway is a documented sequence of clinical interventions assisting a patient with a …

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What are the health effects (benefits and risks) of steam baths (Saunas); A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2012
brief
Health Research

Background: Steam bathing, practiced globally and increasingly in Uganda, involves exposure to heat in a confined space. Despite its popularity, the health effects of steam bathing remain a concern for …

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What strategies can health systems in low-income settings employ for infection control; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2012
brief
Health Research

Background: Healthcare-associated infections are a significant concern, even in settings with better healthcare practices. Factors such as inadequate equipment, staff shortages, and insufficient knowledge contribute to the suboptimal compliance with …

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What are the key implementation considerations for the national immunization policy; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2013
brief
Health Research

Background: Immunization is a critical public health intervention, significantly reducing the burden of infectious diseases. Effective implementation of immunization policies is essential to achieve desired health outcomes, including herd immunity.Rapid …

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Feasibility and Effects of task sharing and mhealth by VHTS in the prevention and control of hypertension and Diabetes Mellitus;A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2019
brief
Health Research

Background:Village Health Teams (VHTs) or Lay health workers have been shown to a play an important role of increasing access to healthcare within communities and homes for infectious diseases such …

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Potential impacts of Genetic modification of mosquitoes in the control and prevention of malaria on individuals, community and ecology;A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2019
brief
Health Research

Background:Target Malaria is a not-for-profit research multi-national consortium in Africa and the United Kingdom that aims to develop and share technology for malaria control. In Uganda, the consortium partner is …

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Should All Research Participants be Paid for Participation in Research;A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2019
brief
Health Research

Background:There is a split of opinion among the bioethicists and researchers on whether research participants need to be paid for participation in research. The payment is typically in terms of …

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Strategies to improve the coverage of at least four antenatal care visits in Mukono district;A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2019
brief
Health Research

Background:Attending more antenatal visits is associated with better maternal and neonatal outcomes, and skilled birth attendant at delivery. However, the Uganda demographic health survey 2016 estimates that 97% have attended …

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Considerations for re-opening academic institutions in Uganda amidst the COVID-19 pandemic; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2020
brief
Health Research

BackgroundSchool closure was one of the many measures implemented by the government of Uganda in her response to enforce social distancing and control the COVID-19 pandemic. However with the prolonged …

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Covid-19 control: How can an LMIC implement a jurisdictional lockdown to prevent spread of infection in the community; A Rapid Response Brief
ACRES
2020
brief
Health Research

Background: The WHO declared Covid-19 a pandemic. At this stage in many countries, one of the questions yet to be answered with certainty is where a good proportion of people …

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Is antiretroviral therapy associated with symptom prevalence and burden
Harding Richard, Molloy Tim, Easterbrook Philippa, Frame Karen, Higginson Irene J.
2006
Journal, Article
Health Research

Although distressing pain and other symptoms have been reported at all stages of HIV disease, studies have not taken account of the relative contribution of treatment side-effects and underlying disease. …

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Multi-centred mixed-methods PEPFAR HIV care & support public health evaluation: study protocol
Namisango E, Harding R, Downing J, Simms V, Penfold S, McCrone P, Moreland S, Powell RA, Mwangi-Powell F, Fayers P and others...
2010
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: A public health response is essential to meet the multidimensional needs of patients and families affected by HIV disease in sub-Saharan Africa. In order to appraise curret provision of …

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Multi-centred mixed-methods PEPFAR HIV care & support public health evaluation: Study protocol
Namisango E., Harding R., Simms V., Penfold S., McCrone P., Moreland S., Downing J., Powell R.A., Mwangi-Powell F., Fayers P. and others...
2010
Journal, Article
Health Research
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Provision of pain- and symptom-relieving drugs for HIV/AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa
Harding R, Downing J, Kiyange F, Mwangi-Powell F, Powell R A
2010
Journal, Article
Health Research

AbstractContext. Although pain and burdensome symptoms among HIV-infectedpersons can be effectively managed, the availability of opioids and other symptomcontrolling drugs is a particular challenge in sub-Saharan Africa.Objectives. This study aimed …

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The prevalence and burden of symptoms amongst cancer patients attending palliative care in two African countries
Harding R, Downing J, Higginson IJ, Selman L, Agupio G, Dinat N, Gwyther L, Mashao T, Mmoledi K, Sebuyira LM and others...
2011
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: The majority of cancer presentations in Africa are advanced and incurable, with incidence of malignancies projected to increase significantly. Despite the African cancer burden, almost nothing is known about …

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Intensity and correlates of multidimensional problems in HIV patients receiving integrated palliative care in sub-Saharan Africa
Harding R, Downing J, Higginson IJ, Selman L, Agupio G, Dinat N, Gwyther L, Mashao T, Mmoledi K, Sebuyira LM and others...
2012
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background Despite global clinical guidance that HIV patients should have multidimensional care integrated into their management, there has been very limited data to guide practice since the advent of treatment. …

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Prevalence, burden, and correlates of physical and psychological symptoms among HIV palliative care patients in sub-Saharan Africa: An international multicenter study
Harding Richard, Higginson Irene J., Selman Lucy, Agupio Godfrey, Dinat Natalya, Downing Julia, Gwyther Liz, Mashao Thandi, Mmoledi Keletso, Moll Tony and others...
2012
Journal, Article
Health Research

Context: Despite HIV remaining life limiting and incurable, very little clinical research focus has been given to the prevalence and related burden of physical and psychological symptoms for those accessing …

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How to analyze palliative care outcome data for patients in sub-Saharan Africa: An international, multicenter, factor analytic examination of the apca African pos
Namisango E, Harding R, Downing J, Penfold S, Mwangi-Powell F, Powell R A, Selman L, Agupio G, Dinat N, Gwyther L and others...
2013
Journal, Article
Health Research

ContextThe incidence of life-limiting progressive disease in sub-Saharan Africa presents a significant clinical and public health challenge. The ability to easily measure patient outcomes is essential to improving care.ObjectivesThe present …

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Availability of essential drugs for managing HIV-related pain and symptoms within 120 PEPFAR-funded health facilities in East Africa: A cross-sectional survey with onsite verification
Namisango E, Harding R, Downing J, Atieno M, Simms V, Penfold S, Moreland S, Powell RA, Mwangi-Powell F, Higginson IJ and others...
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research

Background: World Health Organization's essential drugs list can control the highly prevalent HIV-related pain and symptoms. Availability of essential medicines directly influences clinicians' ability to effectively manage distressing manifestations of …

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Palliative care-related self-report problems among cancer patients in East Africa: a two-country study
Namisango E, Harding R, Powell RA, Higginson IJ, Gikaara N, Merriman A, Ali Z
2014
Journal, Article
Health Research

Palliative care-related problems have not been measured in Africa in line with the WHO definition. This study aimed to measure the three-day period intensity of multidimensional problems (physical, psychological, social, …

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