Jurnal Internasional Afrika vol.10 issue.3 2020
African Journal of Emergency Medicine
Paediatric Emergency Department preparedness in Nigeria: A prospective cross-sectional study
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Title
Jurnal Internasional Afrika vol.10 issue.3 2020
African Journal of Emergency Medicine
Paediatric Emergency Department preparedness in Nigeria: A prospective cross-sectional study
African Journal of Emergency Medicine
Paediatric Emergency Department preparedness in Nigeria: A prospective cross-sectional study
Subject
Paediatric Emergency Department
Paediatric emergency medicine
Paediatric emergency care
Emergency care preparedness
Emergency medicine
Paediatrics
Paediatric emergency medicine
Paediatric emergency care
Emergency care preparedness
Emergency medicine
Paediatrics
Description
Introduction: Paediatric emergency medicine (PEM) is poorly developed in low and middle-income countries.
The magnitude of challenges facing Paediatric Emergency Departments (PEDs) in Nigeria has not been well
described. This study aimed to assess paediatric emergency care preparedness across PEDs in Nigeria.
Methods: This was a prospective cross-sectional study that utilized a self-administered questionnaire and a check
list to assess three key domains (managerial, medication and equipment) in tertiary care PED facilities that were
recruited across Nigeria. Preparedness scores and other institutional attributes were compared between zones
and regions.
Results: Thirty-four tertiary-level PEDs across Nigeria were included. The mean number of patient visits over the
30-day period prior to data collection was 253.2 ( ± 261.2). The mean (SD) managerial, medication and
equipment performance scores of the included PEDs were 42.9% ( ± 14.3%), 50.7% ( ± 22.3%) and 43.9%
( ± 11.8%) respectively. The mean (SD) total performance score was 46.9% ( ± 15.3%). Only 13 PEDs had a
total performance score of > 50%. There was a statistically significant higher mean equipment score
(p = 0.029) in the Southern region (47.6 ± 3.1) compared to the Northern region (38.9 ± 2.3) of the country.
Conclusions: This study reports a global but remediable deficiency in emergency care preparedness amongst
PEDs in tertiary care facilities in Nigeria. This study highlights the need for training of PED managers in basic
and advanced life support and for the improvement in medication and equipment procurement across Nigeria.
The magnitude of challenges facing Paediatric Emergency Departments (PEDs) in Nigeria has not been well
described. This study aimed to assess paediatric emergency care preparedness across PEDs in Nigeria.
Methods: This was a prospective cross-sectional study that utilized a self-administered questionnaire and a check
list to assess three key domains (managerial, medication and equipment) in tertiary care PED facilities that were
recruited across Nigeria. Preparedness scores and other institutional attributes were compared between zones
and regions.
Results: Thirty-four tertiary-level PEDs across Nigeria were included. The mean number of patient visits over the
30-day period prior to data collection was 253.2 ( ± 261.2). The mean (SD) managerial, medication and
equipment performance scores of the included PEDs were 42.9% ( ± 14.3%), 50.7% ( ± 22.3%) and 43.9%
( ± 11.8%) respectively. The mean (SD) total performance score was 46.9% ( ± 15.3%). Only 13 PEDs had a
total performance score of > 50%. There was a statistically significant higher mean equipment score
(p = 0.029) in the Southern region (47.6 ± 3.1) compared to the Northern region (38.9 ± 2.3) of the country.
Conclusions: This study reports a global but remediable deficiency in emergency care preparedness amongst
PEDs in tertiary care facilities in Nigeria. This study highlights the need for training of PED managers in basic
and advanced life support and for the improvement in medication and equipment procurement across Nigeria.
Creator
Callistus O.A. Enyuma, Muhammed Moolla, Feroza Motara, Gbenga Olorunfemi, Heike Geduld, Abdullah E. Laher
Source
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.afjem.2020.05.010
Date
26 May 2020
Contributor
peri irawan
Format
pdf
Language
english
Type
text
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Citation
Callistus O.A. Enyuma, Muhammed Moolla, Feroza Motara, Gbenga Olorunfemi, Heike Geduld, Abdullah E. Laher, “Jurnal Internasional Afrika vol.10 issue.3 2020
African Journal of Emergency Medicine
Paediatric Emergency Department preparedness in Nigeria: A prospective cross-sectional study,” Repository Horizon University Indonesia, accessed March 13, 2025, https://repository.horizon.ac.id/items/show/1818.
African Journal of Emergency Medicine
Paediatric Emergency Department preparedness in Nigeria: A prospective cross-sectional study,” Repository Horizon University Indonesia, accessed March 13, 2025, https://repository.horizon.ac.id/items/show/1818.