Browsing MBA-HCM Theses and Dissertations (2021) by Issue Date
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Strengthening pharmaceutical distribution chain in Kenya: a case study of the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority and Dagoretti Sub-County Hospital
(Strathmore University, 2021)The increasing demand for medical products continues to put pressure on pharmaceutical supply chains, jeopardising the health system's goal of universal access to safe, effective, quality, and affordable commodities. ... -
Patient satisfaction with service quality in Kenyan University Dental Hospitals
(Strathmore University, 2021)Patients seek oral health services to alleviate pain, treat diseases affecting the teeth and face, improve aesthetics as well as to prevent and promote oral health. Patient satisfaction has many dimensions which include ... -
Assessing patients’ satisfaction with universal health coverage reforms using servqual model: a case of Matuu Sub County Hospital, Machakos County
(Strathmore University, 2021)Kenya’s quest to be among nations worldwide providing Universal Health Coverage (UHC) to their populations took off in earnest in December 2018 with the roll out of a pilot study in four Counties namely Isiolo, Kisumu, ... -
Determinants of health seeking behavior among health workers in Kenya: a case of AAR Healthcare Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2021)Whereas several studies have described health seeking behavior within the context of various diseases, and some among different population sub groups, the dominant perspective taken of healthcare workers has been that of ... -
Factors affecting compliance to infection prevention and control measures among frontline health workers: a case study of the Kitale County Referral Hospital
(Strathmore University, 2021)The quality of services provided at a healthcare facility is greatly influenced by compliance to infection prevention and control (IPC) standards. Low adherence increases the risk of transmitting pathogens like Covid-19 ... -
Organizational levels’ involvement in electronic health system adoption in Nairobi: a case study of Radiant Group of Hospitals
(Strathmore University, 2021)Kenya has experienced a notable increase in uptake of eHealth interventions since the first initiative documented in 2001. But there is limited knowledge on factors influencing the adoption process of locally produced ... -
Factors influencing voluntary national hospital insurance fund enrolment and retention: a case of Busia County
(Strathmore University, 2021)Health insurance is an important aspect of health financing. Health insurance is an insurance that covers the whole or a part of the risk of a person incurring medical expenses, spreading the risk over numerous persons. ... -
Exploring factors influencing the implementation of clinical risk management programs by nurses in public hospitals: a case study of the Mbagathi Hospital in Nairobi Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2021)As patient safety becomes a priority issue in health systems, clinical risk management (CRM) continues to gain prominence. CRM refers to strategies aimed at identifying, analyzing, and managing potential risks in healthcare ... -
Quality improvement initiatives in county hospitals: a multiple case study of four hospitals in Uasin Gishu County
(Strathmore University, 2021)There is growing evidence showing that expanded access to healthcare services is in itself insufficient, and that quality and patient safety are vital components for achievement of good outcomes. Like other counties, Uasin ... -
An Assessment of activity completion time in a health care delivery program: a five year study of the kidney transplantation program at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi-Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2021)The health and economic burdens due to non-communicable diseases (NCD‘s) in Kenya is on the rise and requires multi-sectorial engagements and collaborations to contain. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is one of the NCD‘s with ... -
Implication of the construction of clinical hybrid roles on service delivery in Kenyan Private Hospitals
(Strathmore University, 2021)There is an increasing trend of clinicians and other healthcare workers taking on management roles in addition to their clinical roles; consequently, leading to the growth of hybrid clinical managers. This has been influenced ... -
Dual practice of public hospital medical doctors at county referral hospitals in Nairobi, Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2021)This study assessed the dual practice of public hospital medical doctors at county referral hospitals in Nairobi, Kenya. The three-county referral hospitals under investigation were Pumwani hospital, Mbagathi hospital, and ... -
Examining level of awareness and compliance with the World Health Organization safety checklist among Kenyan anesthesiologists
(Strathmore University, 2021)Patient safety is a fundamental right and is of great value among patients undergoing medical procedures that involve the administration of anesthesia due to the risks and high potential for complications. Statistics show ... -
Examining the effect of result based financing on health worker motivation in Makueni County, Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2021)Calls for universal health coverage (UHC) have triggered renewed focus on strengthening primary health care (PHC) and improving health worker performance. In Kenya, health service delivery is impeded by the poor quality ...