Prospective observational study of the challenges in diagnosing common neonatal conditions in Nigeria and Kenya.

Aimee P Staunton Helen M NabweraStephen J AllenOlukemi O TongoAbimbola E AkindolireIsa AbdulkadirChinyere V EzeakaBeatrice N EzenwaIretiola B FajoluZainab O ImamDominic D UmoruWalter OtienoGrace M NalwaMacrine OlwalaAlison W TalbertPauline E A Andang'oMartha K MwangomeIsmaela AbubakarNicholas D Embletonnull nullnull null

Published in: BMJ open (2022)

Our findings highlight the reliance on clinical criteria and extremely limited use of diagnostic technologies for common conditions in NNUs in sub-Saharan Africa. This has implications for the management of neonatal conditions which often have overlapping clinical features. Strategies for implementation of diagnostic pathways and investment in affordable and sustainable diagnostics are needed to improve care for these vulnerable infants.

Keyphrases

healthcare
quality improvement
primary care
palliative care
pain management
chronic pain