Assessing The Utilization and Management of Medical Oxygen in Ethiopian Hospitals
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Title
Assessing The Utilization and Management of Medical Oxygen in Ethiopian Hospitals
Subject
Ethiopian Hospitals, oxygen inhalation therapy, observational study
Description
Ensuring reliable access to medical oxygen is critical to a quality healthcare system. A descriptive
observational study was conducted over 6 months to examine the management and utilization of oxygen in
hospitals across Ethiopia, focusing on facility and patient data. The study included 11 hospitals in 6 regions of
Ethiopia, with data collection from emergency departments, ICUs, NICUs, pediatric and medical wards. Results
showed that 36.36% of facilities had a functioning oxygen system, but less than half had a straightforward person
in charge of oxygen and a standardized therapy flow. Meanwhile, 54.55% of facilities reported having medical
personnel trained in oxygen therapy, although the number of trained staff varied. Incomplete oxygen prescriptions
were shared, such as missing flow rates, SpO2, and monitoring frequency. However, patients who received oxygen
therapy had a significantly higher recovery rate (66.23%) compared to patients who did not receive oxygen
(21.43%). These findings indicate significant gaps in the availability and management of oxygen infrastructure
and suboptimal oxygen administration and monitoring practices. A multifaceted approach is needed to remedy
this, including improved functioning of oxygen plants, the appointment of dedicated oxygen attendants, standardized therapy protocols, broader training of medical personnel, and standardization of oxygen funding and costs.
observational study was conducted over 6 months to examine the management and utilization of oxygen in
hospitals across Ethiopia, focusing on facility and patient data. The study included 11 hospitals in 6 regions of
Ethiopia, with data collection from emergency departments, ICUs, NICUs, pediatric and medical wards. Results
showed that 36.36% of facilities had a functioning oxygen system, but less than half had a straightforward person
in charge of oxygen and a standardized therapy flow. Meanwhile, 54.55% of facilities reported having medical
personnel trained in oxygen therapy, although the number of trained staff varied. Incomplete oxygen prescriptions
were shared, such as missing flow rates, SpO2, and monitoring frequency. However, patients who received oxygen
therapy had a significantly higher recovery rate (66.23%) compared to patients who did not receive oxygen
(21.43%). These findings indicate significant gaps in the availability and management of oxygen infrastructure
and suboptimal oxygen administration and monitoring practices. A multifaceted approach is needed to remedy
this, including improved functioning of oxygen plants, the appointment of dedicated oxygen attendants, standardized therapy protocols, broader training of medical personnel, and standardization of oxygen funding and costs.
Creator
Alemayehu Berhanu Belete, Beti Kristinawati
Source
https://doi.org/10.23917/bik.v18i1.8351
Publisher
Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta
Date
2024
Contributor
Sri Wahyuni
Rights
p-ISSN: 1979-2697
e-ISSN: 2721-1797
e-ISSN: 2721-1797
Format
PDF
Language
English
Type
Text
Files
Collection
Citation
Alemayehu Berhanu Belete, Beti Kristinawati, “Assessing The Utilization and Management of Medical Oxygen in Ethiopian Hospitals,” Repository Horizon University Indonesia, accessed February 12, 2026, https://repository.horizon.ac.id/items/show/10774.