Abstract

To evaluate the demographic characteristics of adult and pediatric patients seeking care for neurological disorders, a three-month cross-sectional survey of consecutive inpatients and outpatients seeking neurological care at a tertiary referral hospital in Kenya was conducted. The findings will support development of future research and interventions to promote care outcomes.

Author Details

Jane R. von Gaudecker, PhD, RN; Janice Buelow, PhD, RN, FAAN -- Science of Nursing Care, Indiana University School of Nursing, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; O'Brian Kyololo, PhD, RN, School of Nursing, Moi University, Eldoret, Kenya

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Unknown

Lead Author Affiliation

Indiana University, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

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Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document, Video Recording

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

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Keywords:

Adult and Pediatric, Low and Middle Income Countries, Neurological Disorders, Kenya

Conference Name

31st International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Virtual Event

Conference Year

2020

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Adult and pediatric patients seeking care for neurological disorders at a tertiary referral hospital, Kenya

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To evaluate the demographic characteristics of adult and pediatric patients seeking care for neurological disorders, a three-month cross-sectional survey of consecutive inpatients and outpatients seeking neurological care at a tertiary referral hospital in Kenya was conducted. The findings will support development of future research and interventions to promote care outcomes.