Browsing by Author "Bizimana, Edison"

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    Investigating the knowledge and attitudes of nurses on the benefit of the quality of patient record-keeping in selected hospitals in Burundi
    (University of the Western Cape, 2018) Bizimana, Edison; Bimerew, Million
    Background: Complete recording of information is the foundation of continuity of care. However, the quality of patient information recording is a major problem being experienced by health services institutions in many countries. In Burundi there is a lack of accurate information recording and processing of patient information. The quality of patient information recorded is unreliable for decision making and management of healthcare delivery. Aim: This study investigated the quality of patient information record-keeping among nurses in selected hospitals in Burundi. The objectives were as follows: (a) to describe the knowledge of nurses on the benefits of the quality of patient record-keeping in selected hospitals in Burundi, (b) to describes nurses’ attitudes on the benefits of the quality of patient record-keeping in selected hospitals in Burundi, c) to determine the association between sociodemographic characteristics and nurses’ knowledge and attitudes on the benefits of the quality of patient record-keeping in selected hospitals, and (d) to identify barriers influencing the quality of record-keeping in selected hospitals in Burundi. Methodology: The study employed a quantitative research approach using a descriptive survey design. The target population for this study was N=121 nurses; an all-inclusive sampling technique was used to include all 121 qualified nurses who were working in the selected hospitals. A self-administered questionnaire was used to collect the data. The data were analysed using SPSS version 24. Statistical variables such as knowledge, attitudes and barriers were analysed using descriptive statistics to generate frequency, and cross tabulation using chi square test was also adopted to determine the association between sociodemographic characteristics and nurses’ knowledge and attitudes on the benefits of the quality of patient record-keeping. The reliability and validity of the instrument were established and a pre-test was conducted to validate the questions. All ethical principles regarding the study were adhered to. The findings from this study provide relevant information about the benefits of quality of patient record-keeping for the management of the hospitals and all relevant stakeholders in Burundi.
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    Knowledge, attitudes and barriers of nurses on benefits of the quality of patient record-keeping at selected public district hospitals in Burundi
    (Elsevier, 2021) Bizimana, Edison; Bimerew, Million
    The study examined the patient record-keeping knowledge, attitudes and barriers of nurses on benefits of the quality of patient record-keeping in two hospitals in Burundi. A quantitative descriptive survey design with a selfadministered questionnaire was used to collect data from 121 nurses at two public district hospitals. The results show 82.6% (n = 100) of nurses scored > 80% on the scale of knowledge indicating adequate knowledge; 17.4% (n = 21) of nurses scored < 80%, indicating insufficient knowledge. Regarding attitudes, 64% (n = 78) of nurses scored > 80% on the attitudes scale, while 36% (n = 43) scored < 80%, indicating negative attitudes. Barriers contributing to poor quality of patient record-keeping were lack of training on record-keeping (81.3%, n = 99), excessive work load, demotivation (81.3%, n = 99), lack of time (46, n = 38%), and poor support by administrative policies (55.4%, n = 67). The Chi-square test show statistically there was a significant association between years of experience and respondents’ knowledge on benefits of the quality of patient record-keeping (χ2 = 19.182, p = .000724). On the attitudes scale the Chi-square test shows that level of education was significantly associated with respondents’ attitudes on benefits of the quality of patient record-keeping (χ2 = 22.674, p = .001). The study demonstrated that although there was adequate knowledge and positive attitudes on benefits of the quality of patient record-keeping, there were barriers contributed to poor quality of patient record-keeping in the selected hospitals. Gender, and years of experience as well as level of education was significantly associated with nurse’s knowledge on benefits of the quality of patient record-keeping. Implications of the findings were discussed.