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The feasibility, acceptability, cost and benefits of a “communities of practice” model for improving the quality of childcare centres: a mixed-methods study in the informal settlements in Nairobi (2023)
Journal Article
Nampijja, M., Langat, N., Oloo, L., Amboka, P., Okelo, K., Muendo, R., …Elsey, H. (2023). The feasibility, acceptability, cost and benefits of a “communities of practice” model for improving the quality of childcare centres: a mixed-methods study in the informal settlements in Nairobi. Frontiers in Public Health, 11, Article 1194978. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2023.1194978

Background: Informal childcare centres have mushroomed in the informal settlements of Nairobi, Kenya to meet the increasing demand. However, centre providers are untrained and the facilities are below standard putting children at risk of poor health... Read More about The feasibility, acceptability, cost and benefits of a “communities of practice” model for improving the quality of childcare centres: a mixed-methods study in the informal settlements in Nairobi.

Developing an intervention to improve the quality of childcare centers in resource-poor urban settings: a mixed methods study in Nairobi, Kenya (2023)
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Oloo, L., Elsey, H., Abboah-Offei, M., Kiyeng, M., Amboka, P., Okelo, K., …Nampijja, M. (2023). Developing an intervention to improve the quality of childcare centers in resource-poor urban settings: a mixed methods study in Nairobi, Kenya. Frontiers in Public Health, 11, Article 1195460. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2023.1195460

Background: Globally, 350 million under-5s do not have adequate childcare. This may damage their health and development and undermine societal and economic development. Rapid urbanization is changing patterns of work, social structures, and gender no... Read More about Developing an intervention to improve the quality of childcare centers in resource-poor urban settings: a mixed methods study in Nairobi, Kenya.

Implementation of the Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) in rural and urban Ghana: a history and systematic review of what works, for whom and why (2023)
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Elsey, H., Abboah-Offei, M., Vidyasagaran, A. L., Anaseba, D., Wallace, L., Nwameme, A., …Agyepong, I. (2023). Implementation of the Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) in rural and urban Ghana: a history and systematic review of what works, for whom and why. Frontiers in Public Health, 11, https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2023.1105495

Background: Despite renewed emphasis on strengthening primary health care globally, the sector remains under-resourced across sub–Saharan Africa. Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) has been the foundation of Ghana's primary care syst... Read More about Implementation of the Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) in rural and urban Ghana: a history and systematic review of what works, for whom and why.

A meta-synthesis of the transitioning experiences and career progression of migrant African nurses (2023)
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Bayuo, J., Abboah-Offei, M., Duodu, P. A., & Salifu, Y. (2023). A meta-synthesis of the transitioning experiences and career progression of migrant African nurses. BMC Nursing, 22(1), Article 104. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-023-01273-1

Introduction: With the rise in global migration, hospitals and health systems in developed countries are looking to supplement their workforces with migrant nurses who have been reported to feel devalued, underutilized with experience of deskilling a... Read More about A meta-synthesis of the transitioning experiences and career progression of migrant African nurses.

Improving early childhood development in the context of the nurturing care framework in Kenya: A policy review and qualitative exploration of emerging issues with policy makers (2022)
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Abboah-Offei, M., Amboka, P., Nampijja, M., Owino, G. E., Okelo, K., Kitsao-Wekulo, P., …Elsey, H. (2022). Improving early childhood development in the context of the nurturing care framework in Kenya: A policy review and qualitative exploration of emerging issues with policy makers. Frontiers in Public Health, 10, Article 1016156. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2022.1016156

Introduction: The Nurturing Care Framework (NCF) describes “nurturing care” as the ability of nations and communities to support caregivers and provide an environment that ensures children's good health and nutrition, protects them from threats, and... Read More about Improving early childhood development in the context of the nurturing care framework in Kenya: A policy review and qualitative exploration of emerging issues with policy makers.

Corrigendum to “A rapid review of the use of face mask in preventing the spread of COVID-19” [International Journal of Nursing Studies Advances 3 (2021) 100013] (2022)
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Abboah-Offei, M., Salifu, Y., Adewale, B., Bayuo, J., Ofosu-Poku, R., & Opare-Lokko, E. B. A. (2022). Corrigendum to “A rapid review of the use of face mask in preventing the spread of COVID-19” [International Journal of Nursing Studies Advances 3 (2021) 100013]. International Journal of Nursing Studies Advances, 4, Article 100093. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnsa.2022.100093

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An integrative review of the use of the concept of reassurance in clinical practice (2022)
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Akyirem, S., Salifu, Y., Bayuo, J., Duodu, P. A., Bossman, I. F., & Abboah‐Offei, M. (2022). An integrative review of the use of the concept of reassurance in clinical practice. Nursing Open, 9(3), 1515-1535. https://doi.org/10.1002/nop2.1102

Aim To synthesize evidence on the concept of reassurance in nursing practice. Design Integrative review. Review Method PubMed, OVID MEDLINE, CINAHL and PsycINFO were searched from their inception to the 30 May 2020. The search results were s... Read More about An integrative review of the use of the concept of reassurance in clinical practice.

Adapting the Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) to engage poor urban communities in Ghana: protocol for a participatory action research study (2021)
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Abboah-Offei, M., Gyasi Darkwa, A., Ayim, A., Ansah-Ofei, A. M., Dovlo, D., Awoonor‐Williams, J. K., …Elsey, H. (2021). Adapting the Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) to engage poor urban communities in Ghana: protocol for a participatory action research study. BMJ Open, 11(7), Article e049564. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2021-049564

Introduction: With rapid urbanisation in low-income and middle-income countries, health systems are struggling to meet the needs of their growing populations. Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) in Ghana have been effective in improvi... Read More about Adapting the Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) to engage poor urban communities in Ghana: protocol for a participatory action research study.

Do the Clinical Management Guidelines for Covid-19 in African Countries Reflect the African Quality Palliative Care Standards? A Review of Current Guidelines (2021)
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Afolabi, O. A., Abboah-Offei, M., Namisango, E., Chukwusa, E., Oluyase, A. O., Luyirika, E. B., …Nkhoma, K. (2021). Do the Clinical Management Guidelines for Covid-19 in African Countries Reflect the African Quality Palliative Care Standards? A Review of Current Guidelines. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, 61(5), e17-e23. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2021.01.126

Context Palliative care should be a component of COVID-19 management to relieve suffering, improve patient outcomes and save cost. Objectives We aimed to identify and critically appraise the palliative care recommendations within COVID-19 case m... Read More about Do the Clinical Management Guidelines for Covid-19 in African Countries Reflect the African Quality Palliative Care Standards? A Review of Current Guidelines.

Development and feasibility testing of a novel community-based enhanced care intervention to improve person-centred outcomes for people living with HIV/AIDS in Ghana (2020)
Thesis
Abboah-Offei, M. Development and feasibility testing of a novel community-based enhanced care intervention to improve person-centred outcomes for people living with HIV/AIDS in Ghana. (Thesis). King's College London

Background: Although person-centred care (PCC) has been identified as necessary to achieve the 90-90-90 HIV treatment targets, limited research has considered the meaning and practice of PCC in low- and middle-income settings. Aim: To develop a commu... Read More about Development and feasibility testing of a novel community-based enhanced care intervention to improve person-centred outcomes for people living with HIV/AIDS in Ghana.

A rapid review of the use of face mask in preventing the spread of COVID-19 (2020)
Journal Article
Abboah-Offei, M., Salifu, Y., Adewale, B., Bayuo, J., Ofosu-Poku, R., & Opare-Lokko, E. B. A. (2021). A rapid review of the use of face mask in preventing the spread of COVID-19. International Journal of Nursing Studies Advances, 3, Article 100013. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnsa.2020.100013

Introduction The original use of face masks was to help protect surgical wounds from staff-generated nasal and oral bacteria. Currently governments across the world have instituted the mandatory use of masks and other face coverings so that face mas... Read More about A rapid review of the use of face mask in preventing the spread of COVID-19.

Are patient outcomes improved by models of professionally-led community HIV management which aim to be person-centred? A systematic review of the evidence (2020)
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Abboah-Offei, M., Bristowe, K., & Harding, R. (2021). Are patient outcomes improved by models of professionally-led community HIV management which aim to be person-centred? A systematic review of the evidence. AIDS care, 33(9), 1107-1117. https://doi.org/10.1080/09540121.2020.1798865

UNAIDS advocates person-centred care (PCC) for people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) to improve outcomes and wellbeing. We appraised the evidence of person-centred models of community HIV care delivered or led by trained healthcare professionals and it... Read More about Are patient outcomes improved by models of professionally-led community HIV management which aim to be person-centred? A systematic review of the evidence.

Phase II mixed methods’ feasibility cluster randomised controlled trial of a novel community-based enhanced care intervention to improve person-centred outcomes for people living with HIV in Ghana (2020)
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Abboah-Offei, M., Bristowe, K., Vanderpuye-Donton, N. A., Ansa, G., Oppong-Agyei, Y. D., Abas, M., …Harding, R. (2020). Phase II mixed methods’ feasibility cluster randomised controlled trial of a novel community-based enhanced care intervention to improve person-centred outcomes for people living with HIV in Ghana. AIDS care, 32(sup2), 107-118. https://doi.org/10.1080/09540121.2020.1739217

Person-centred care (PCC) for people living with HIV (PLWH) is a global goal for WHO and the UNAIDS strategy. We aimed to develop a novel person-centred intervention for community providers, test the feasibility of participant recruitment and retenti... Read More about Phase II mixed methods’ feasibility cluster randomised controlled trial of a novel community-based enhanced care intervention to improve person-centred outcomes for people living with HIV in Ghana.

How can we achieve person-centred care for people living with HIV/AIDS? A qualitative interview study with healthcare professionals and patients in Ghana (2019)
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Abboah-Offei, M., Bristowe, K., Koffman, J., Vanderpuye-Donton, N. A., Ansa, G., Abas, M., …Harding, R. (2020). How can we achieve person-centred care for people living with HIV/AIDS? A qualitative interview study with healthcare professionals and patients in Ghana. AIDS care, 32(12), 1479-1488. https://doi.org/10.1080/09540121.2019.1698708

Although person-centred care (PCC) has been identified as a means to achieve the 90-90-90 targets, limited research has considered PCC in low- or middle-income settings. We aimed to explore what constitutes PCC from the perspectives of PLWHA and heal... Read More about How can we achieve person-centred care for people living with HIV/AIDS? A qualitative interview study with healthcare professionals and patients in Ghana.