Global CO 2 emission reduction policies and West African electricity system: Case for transformational access
Abiodun Suleiman Momodu,Ahmad Addo
Across West Africa, more than 230 million people are without electricity access, translating to about 66% of the entire population. This means that making access available represents a life-or-death issue for the sub-region; it is estimated on a yearly basis that 3.5 million people die from indoor air pollution caused by the use....
Using the Drama of DNA approach to community engagement in genomic research in South Africa: experiences and lessons learnt
Marlyn C. Faure,Ambroise Wonkam,Jantina De Vries
Genomic research and rapidly evolving related technologies, such as next-generation sequencing and genome editing, raise important questions relating to their ethical, legal and social dimensions. One method that uses drama to engage people around ethical challenges of genomics research is the Drama of DNA approach which was dev....
Typology, technical efficiency and scale economy of dibiteries in Dakar, Senegal
Malik Orou Seko,Walter Ossebi,Gnamien Sylvain Traoré,Andrée Prisca Ndjoug Ndour,Jasmina Saric,Gilbert Fokou,Daouda Dao,Bassirou Bonfoh
In Senegal, livestock management occupies nearly two-thirds of the country's agricultural households and constitutes, together with agriculture, the main activity of the rural populations and the main supplier of food and income. The livestock subsector has experienced a real dynamism in recent years, with sustained performances....
The quality of public sources of drinking water in oil-bearing communities in the Niger Delta region of Nigeria
Omosivie Maduka,Benson Ephraim-Emmanuel
Nigeria is Africa’s largest producer of crude oil and the sixth largest producer in the world, (. A large proportion (97%) of the revenue from foreign trade that comes to Nigeria is from export of crude oil. As much as 20% of the country’s GDP and 65% of the revenue budget is sourced from crude oil. Alongside the vast deposit of....
Factors associated with research productivity in higher education institutions in Africa: a systematic review
Dieudonne Uwizeye,Florah Karimi,Caroline Thiong'o,Jackline Syonguvi,Vollan Ochieng,Francis Kiroro,Alex Gateri,Anne M. Khisa,Hesborn Wao
There is a close association between research and development, both of which play a crucial role in economic growth (. Similarly, funding for research has remained low in most of the countries in Africa (. The situation described above suggests that African countries need to re-consider their research agenda taking cognizance of....
Five ways to wellbeing
Gregor Henderson
This session enables you to be confident in talking with clients and patients about the things they can do to help improve and maintain their wellbeing. This will help in giving your patients the confidence they need about staying physically and mentally well. The session will also help provide a good understanding for how yo....
Outbreak of a New COVID 19: What Anaesthetists Should Know
Philip W. H. Peng, Pak-Leung Ho and Susy S. Hota
This course depicts what anaesthetists need to know in response to this outbreak of Covid-19.
Recurrent Shoulder Dislocation
Abdul Gafoor
This session describes magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of recurrent shoulder dislocation.
Acute Renal Failure and the Effects of Anaesthesia on Renal Function
Phil Laws and Judith Wright
0.5 Hours
The session will familiarize you with the diagnosis, classification and aetiology of ARF. Modifications to general and regional anaesthesia are discussed along with the effects anaesthesia has on renal function.
Feeding and Abdominal Concerns
Dr Wendy Tyler, Mrs Susan Braid, Mrs Emma Morris and Dr Alan Fenton
This session describes the identification of a sick newborn presenting with alterations in feeding and/or bowel activity, stabilising baby in a community midwifery setting including the use of oro/nasogastric tube insertion, and transferring the baby to the Consultant Unit. This session was made possible through the support o....
Prematurity
Dr Wendy Tyler, Ms Jacqui Angell, Mrs Paula Pryce, Dr Alan Fenton
This session describes the stabilisation and transfer of a preterm baby delivered unexpectedly in a free-standing Midwifery Led Unit (MLU) or home birth setting. This session was made possible through the support of the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust as part of a successful bid from Health Education England.
CTGs in Special Circumstances Part 1
N. Venkat Raman
0.5 Hours
This session considers the cardiotocograph (CTG) in pregnancies associated with in utero growth restriction (IUGR), the preterm fetus, prelabour ruptured membranes and maternal pyrexia.
Session 3 - Signposting
Ashlee Mulimba, and Madeeha Iqbal
In this final chapter you will learn how information sharing and signposting is an integral part of Making Every Contact Count (MECC). You will also find out how to provide accurate, current, and relevant materials in sufficient supply to your client and signpost to other health improvement services.
Image Interpretation - Gynaecological Ultrasound: Normal Early Pregnancy
Karen Heggs
This session considers the sonographic appearances of normal early pregnancy. It will include appearances at different gestational ages and describe pitfalls to avoid. Tips on reporting will be offered.
Image Interpretation - Gynaecological Ultrasound: The Menstrual Cycle
Rosie Simpson
This session will consider the effect of the menstrual cycle on the ovaries and uterus and the associated changes in their appearance demonstrated by ultrasound imaging.
Basic Ultrasound Techniques in Gynaecological Imaging
Joanne Gormally and Paul Dubbins
This session discusses ultrasound examination of the female pelvis using transabdominal and transvaginal techniques.
How to Optimise Management of Heart Failure in Primary Care
Professor Ahmet Fuat and Dr Raj Thakkar
Welcome to this session on how to optimise management of heart failure in primary care. This module offers practical evidence-based approaches to manage patients with heart failure with a reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF).
Examination of a 20-year-old Woman with Episodes of Breathlessness
Niki Roberts
This session discusses how to perform a focused, problem-based physical examination on an adult presenting with episodes of breathlessness in primary care.
Staging of Lung Cancer
Stephen Ellis
This session describes the radiology of Tumour, Nodal, Metastases (TNM) classification of staging of lung cancer.
Foot Pain
Adrian Dunbar
Foot pain is a common presentation in primary care. This session considers patients presenting with heel, midfoot and forefoot pain and follows their presentation, assessment and management. This session was reviewed by Khyati Bakhai and last updated in January 2022.
The Child With a Swollen Joint
Sharmila Jandial and Helen Foster
This session describes approaches to the assessment and management of children presenting with one or more swollen joints. This session was reviewed by Khyati Bakhai and last updated in January 2022.
The Limping Child
Iain Goff and Helen Foster
This session considers the assessment, examination and treatment of limps in children. Red flag symptoms are described along with an overview of the consequences of a late diagnosis of conditions such as septic arthritis, Perthe’s disease, slipped capital femoral ephiphysis and inflammatory arthritis. This session was reviewe....
Osteoporosis
Anne Sutcliffe
This session examines a range of risk factors for osteoporosis and considers appropriate investigations and treatment options for the disease. Lifestyle implications are also discussed. This session was reviewed by Khyati Bakhai and last updated in August 2019.
Gynaecological Cancers
Clare Etherington, and Mary Selby
This session covers the most common gynaecological cancers and malignancies including cervical cancer, ovarian cancer and endometrial carcinoma. Causes of vaginal bleeding are also considered. The screening strategies for and management of women with gynaecological cancers is discussed. This session was last reviewed by Emma Nas....
The Advocating and Educating for Quality Improvement (A-EQUIP) Model
Clare Capito and Emma Wadey
The A-EQUIP framework is deployed by the Professional Midwife Advocate (PMA) and more recently by the Professional Nurse Advocate (PNA) roles. This elearning resource explores the A-EQUIP model from a conceptual and practical perspective, and also demonstrates how it can support a midwife or nurse in practice. There is an....