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Design, testing and evaluation of the heat compression sleeve to alleviate pain in knee osteoarthritis patients in low and middle income countries.
(Makerere University, 2023-06)
Knee Osteoarthritis (KOA) in LMIC, specifically at stage 2. OA is an irreversible deterioration of the cartilage in joints, which results in bones rubbing together, hence creating stiffness, pain, and impaired movement. ...
Alcohol and substance abuse among the youth in Kamwokya slum in central division, Kampala district.
(Makerere University, 2023-12-08)
Background: Alcohol and substance abuse has continued to be a serious health problem among the youth in Kamwokya slum, Central Division, Kampala district and it has been affecting the community for a long time. However, ...
Design and development of the Akili supportive-heating brace for relieving low back pain in adults in low-and-middle income countries
(Makerere University, 2023-12-10)
Low back pain (LBP) has been the leading cause of lives living with disabilities since 1990 and remains a significant global public health concern. LBP is the pain in posterior aspect of the body from the lower margin to ...
Design And Development Of The Derma-Vacillation Device To Delay The Progression Of The Occurrence Of Stage One Pressure Ulcers In Low- And Middle-Income Countries.
(Makerere University, 2023-06)
Pressure ulcers are a significant cause of mortality, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). This study presents the development of a derma-vacillation device aimed at preventing pressure ulcers in LMICs, ...
Design, Testing and Evaluation of The Thermobed Device For The Prevention of Brain Damage Due To Neonatal Asphyxia.
(Makerere University, 2023-06-16)
Neonatal asphyxia is a significant cause of neonatal brain injury, morbidity, and mortality
worldwide, often resulting in multi-organ dysfunction and neurological impairment. Cooling
therapy is a widely accepted intervention ...
Design, testing and modification of a low-cost electronic stethoscope to aid in auscultation during pneumonia diagnosis in children under five.
(Makerere University, 2023-06)
The diagnosis of pneumonia relies primarily on the presented clinical signs and symptoms. One of the parameters investigated during the diagnosis is the patient’s lung sound, during which a stethoscope is used. The mechanical ...
Design, testing and redevelopment of a contact-free door system to reduce high hospital acquired infections among health workers from door surfaces.
(Makerere University, 2023-06-16)
Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) among health workers usually result in their morbidity and mortality. Handwashing and use of manual and automatic hand sanitizing have been the most common measures put in place to ...
Development and evaluation of an in-house RNA Extraction kit for severe acute respiratory syndrome Corona Virus 2(SARS-COV-2)
(Makerere University, 2023)
Major objective of the study: To develop an in-house RNA extraction kit for extraction of high quality RNA.
Specific objectives of the study: To determine the reagents required to develop the in-house RNA
Extraction ...
Redesign, testing and evaluation of a patient heave for manual handling of patients by health workers
(Makerere University, 2023)
This technical report presents the redesign process of a Patient Heave prototype, aiming to
improve its functionality, safety, and user experience. The current prototype was evaluated, and
its strengths and weaknesses ...
Development and evaluation of in-house SARS-COV-2 RNA extraction kit at Genomics Molecular Biology Laboratory, College of Health Sciences, Makerere University
(Makerere University, 2023)
Objective: The purpose of this research was to develope in-house RNA extraction kit for
SARCOV-2 using readily available reagents at Genomics Molecular biology Laboratory.
Methodology: The study was an applied experimental ...