5th Annual Research Day 2025
Ignite curiosity | Inspire innovation
March 21, 2025
5th Annual Research Day 2025
Ignite curiosity | Inspire innovation
March 21, 2025
5th Annual Research Day 2025
Ignite curiosity | Inspire innovation
March 21, 2025
Welcome to Research Day 2025
Join us for the 5th Annual Kijabe Research Day, a celebration of innovation and progress in healthcare. This event highlights Kijabe Hospital's commitment to enhancing care quality, advancing medical training, and leveraging local data to address Africa's health challenges.
Discover the researchers and quality improvement leaders shaping the future, explore their impactful work, and learn how you can contribute to solving critical healthcare questions.
Begins at 7:00 AM | Contact: (+254) 709728200 | [email protected]
Research Day 2025 Program
Experience a day of inspiration on March 21, 2025. Arrive on time for raffle prizes and stay for awards recognizing the best posters.
Time | Event | Facilitator |
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7:00 - 7:05 AM | Prayer and Opening Ceremony | Dr. Arianna Shirk |
7:05 - 7:10 AM | Introduction to Kijabe Research Department | Dr. Mary Adam |
7:10 - 7:15 AM | Snooze You Lose Raffle Award | - |
7:15 - 8:00 AM | Oral Presentations (3) | - |
8:00 - 8:30 AM | Celebrity Interviews | Dr. Arianna Shirk |
8:30 - 10:30 AM | Poster Judging [Stand next to your poster: MEB 2nd and 3rd Floor] |
Invited Guests & Research Celebrities |
12:30 - 1:30 PM |
Lunchtime Thematic Group Discussions:
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1:30 - 1:35 PM | Awarding Best Posters | Invited Guests |
1:35 - 1:50 PM | Closing Ceremony and Cake Sharing | Dr. Chege Macharia, Dr. Arianna Shirk, Dr. Peris Kiarie |
Posters available for viewing all day.
2025 Poster Presentations
Showcasing cutting-edge research and quality improvement across five tracks. Awards will be given for top posters in each category, except published works.
Recently Published Work
Family Health Clinical Officers: Key Professionals to Strengthen Primary Healthcare in Kenya and Beyond
A Teledermatology Survey in Kenya
View PosterCompleted Research Projects
Exploring Caregiver Experiences in Providing Continence Care for Older Adults at AIC Kijabe Hospital's Ambulatory Care: A Qualitative Study
Clinician Perspectives on the Use of Templates to Enhance Documentation Treatment Notes for Infectious Disease Patients: A Qualitative Study
Factors Influencing Adherence to HIV Post-Exposure Prophylaxis Among Healthcare Workers at AIC Kijabe Hospital
View PosterLong-term Survival and Quality of Life Using Self-administered Modified Oral-to-Gastric Tube Feeding: A Case Study from Rural Kenya
View PosterAssessment of the Causes and Outcomes of Hospitalization in Children with Sickle Cell Disease at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital
View PosterColon Adenocarcinoma Invading the Duodenum, Pancreas, and Superior Mesenteric Vein: A Case Series and Review of the Literature
View PosterDiagnoses and Outcomes of Pediatric Admissions from AIC Kijabe Hospital Casualty
View PosterA Retrospective Analysis of the Outcomes of Cholecystectomies Done at AIC Kijabe Hospital
Laparoscopic Assisted Hemicolectomy at AIC Kijabe Hospital
View PosterTreatment Outcomes of Wilms Tumor: A Faith-Based Institution's Experience
One-Year Mortality Outcome for Heart Failure Patients in a Faith-Based Hospital in Kenya
View PosterPaediatric Ambulatory Surgery in a Rural Hospital: A Contextualized Approach
Assessment of Phlebotomy Practice and Turnaround Time in Blood Sample Collection: A Descriptive Study
Predicting Mortality in Hypoxemic Adults in Sub-Saharan Africa: Investigating the Prognostic Performance and Utility of Three Severity of Illness Scores
View PosterPrevalence of Musculoskeletal Pain Among Surgeons in Sub-Saharan Africa
Understanding Adolescent Transitions for Youth with Spina Bifida in a LMIC: Using Focused Group Discussions to Evaluate Successes and Challenge Areas Identified By Young Adults Living With Spina Bifida
Quality Improvement Projects
How Relationships Make Quality Improvement Projects Work and Sustainable
View PosterMind the Gap: Hand Hygiene Compliance Rates Among Healthcare Workers: An Observational Study & Improvement Opportunity
AIC Kijabe Hospital Community Health Program: Troubleshooting Implementation of eCHIS Kenya
Assessing the Effectiveness of Mobile Obstetrics Simulation Training in a Low Resource Setting: A Pre-Test and Post-Test Study
Complete Hospital Supply Chain Automation: Case of AIC Kijabe Hospital
Evaluating the Efficacy of a Revised Uterotonic Protocol on Maternal Outcomes During Cesarean Delivery at AIC Kijabe Hospital, Kenya: A PICO-Based Quality Improvement Study
Faith + Medicine Summit
Multimodal Interventions to Improve Hand Hygiene Adherence Among Healthcare Workers in a Resource-Limited Tertiary Teaching Hospital
Improving Compliance of Grant Funding Requirements at AIC Kijabe Hospital
Improving Diabetes Care with a Patient-Held Handbook
Improving the Quality of Documentation for Diabetes Patients at a Chronic Care Center in a Faith-Based Tertiary Hospital in Kenya
Increase Uptake of Cervical Cancer Screening in Kijabe
View PosterMoving Diabetes Patients to Diabetes Clinic
View PosterEvaluating the Effectiveness of the Pre- and Post-Test Model of Learning in TB Training
Integrating Continuous Quality Improvement into Primary Health Care
Improving Effective Prenatal Care at the Maternal and Child Health Clinic of AIC Kijabe Hospital
View PosterLaravel & DevOps: Revolutionizing Clinical Applications at Kijabe Hospital
View PosterTelemedicine Attempts through Inhouse Development: Feats & Challenges
View PosterMultimodal Approach to Reducing Blood Culture Contamination at Kijabe Hospital
Barriers and Facilitators to Hand Hygiene Compliance Among Healthcare Workers in Kijabe Hospital: A Qualitative Study
Medical Education and Training Programs
Integrating Virtual Reality Simulation for Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Training in Sub-Saharan Africa
View PosterNCD Course Development
What is the Perceived Acceptability, Accuracy and Appropriateness of Online Artificial Intelligence Derived Medical Educational Cases?
Work in Progress
Building Respiratory Support in East Africa Through High Flow versus Standard Flow Oxygen Evaluation (BREATHE)
View PosterCerebral Palsy Knowledge by Caregivers with Children with Cerebral Palsy
Communication Challenges Experienced by Caregivers of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Who are Non-Verbal
Comparison of Newly Designed Wheelchairs Locally Available in Kenya
View PosterCompetency in Recognition of Cardiac Arrhythmia in Kenya (CIRCAK)
Evaluating the Process While Testing the Intervention: A Process Evaluation Protocol for the BREATHE Oxygen Therapy Randomized Controlled Trial in Kenya, Malawi, and Rwanda
Impact of Hydrotherapy on Cerebral Palsy Management
Implementation of Evidence-Based Practice by Occupational Therapists in Kenya
Patterns of Pediatric Heart Diseases Diagnosed by Echocardiography in a Rural Hospital in Kenya
Psychological Distress and Coping Strategies Among Caregivers of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
Breaking the Chain: Integrated Active Surveillance and Intervention for Nosocomial Infection Reduction
Safety of Administration of Vasopressors Through Peripheral and Central Venous Catheters in a Resource-Limited Rural Kenyan Hospital
View PosterSafety of Administration of Vasopressors Through Peripheral and Central Venous Catheters in a Resource-Limited Rural Kenyan Hospital
View PosterImpact of Occupational Therapy Interventions on Social Participation and Behavioral Outcomes on Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Kenya
Progress Report: Hand Hygiene QI
Distinguished Guests

Prof. Samson Kinyanjui, PhD
Head of Training and Capacity Building, KEMRI-Wellcome
Director of the Initiative to Develop African Research Leaders (IDEAL). Raised over $82M for capacity building, supporting 150+ PhDs and 260+ Masters. Recipient of the 2019 Chalmers Medal.

Prof. Rodney D. Adam
Infectious Disease Specialist
Over 35 years of experience in infectious diseases, focusing on hospital-acquired infections and microbiota research. Currently at Aga Khan University Hospital.

Dr. Cyrus Mugo, MBChB, MPH, PhD
Senior Research Scientist, Kenyatta National Hospital
Expert in HIV prevention with over 45 publications. Currently researching social factors in adolescent HIV.

Dr. Dana Brown, MBChB, MMed, PhD
Cognitive Scientist
Established East Africa's first cognition research lab at USIU-Africa. Author of 45+ publications and advocate for open scholarship.

Dr. Majid S. Twahir
Senior Lecturer, Strathmore University
Over 30 years in healthcare and academia. Former CEO of AAR Hospital with extensive publications in medicine and management.

Dr. Miriam Njoki Karinja
Senior Program Officer, Science for Africa Foundation
Over 10 years in clinical epidemiology, leading the Clinical Trials Community Africa Network (CTCAN).

Prof. David Gathara
Intermediate Research Fellow, KEMRI Wellcome Trust
Over 13 years in health systems research, focusing on nurse staffing's impact on care quality.

Emmah Ndirangu, MSc Fin, CPA-K
Finance Manager, Science for Africa Foundation
Manages a $180M+ grant portfolio, enhancing financial accountability across Africa.
Published Works (Jan 2024 - Mar 2025)
Recent contributions from Kijabe Hospital researchers to global health knowledge.
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Moral Injury in Healthcare: A Low-and-Middle-Income Perspective
Authors: Anito, M. F., Desalegn, M., Nowotny, N. M., & Hansen, E. N.
World Journal of Surgery
DOI: 10.1002/wjs.12148 -
Swyer-James-MacLeod Syndrome in an East African Patient
Authors: Berndsen, R. E., Montgomery, M. E., Belknap, K., & Berry-Caban, C. S.
Cureus
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.69874 -
Development and Delivery of a Higher Diploma in Emergency Medicine and Critical Care for Clinical Officers in Kenya
Authors: Halestrap, P., Aliba, D., Otieno, G., Brotherton, B. J., Gitura, H. W., Matson, J. E., Lee, B. W., & Mbugua, E.
African Journal of Emergency Medicine
DOI: 10.1016/j.afjem.2023.08.006 -
Navigating the Challenges of Surgical Research in Low-and-Middle Income Settings
Authors: Hinson, C., Alkhatib, J., Williams, L., Zope, M., Ameh, E. A., & Nthumba, P.
The American Journal of Surgery
DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2025.116230 -
Global Surgery Is Stronger When Infection Prevention and Control Is Incorporated
Authors: Hinson, C., Kilpatrick, C., Rasa, K., Ren, J., Nthumba, P., Sawyer, R., & Ameh, E.
BMC Surgery
DOI: 10.1186/s12893-024-02695-7 -
A Time Out for Prayer
Authors: Javid, P. J., Joharifard, S., Nyagetuba, M. J. K., & Hansen, E. N.
World Journal of Surgery
DOI: 10.1002/wjs.12149 -
Bidirectional Medical Training: Legislative Advocacy and a Step Towards Equity in Global Health Education
Authors: Kauffmann, R. M., & Walters, C.
Annals of Surgery
DOI: 10.1097/SLA.0000000000005964 -
Machines Matter Too: Including Biomedical Engineering Partnerships in Global Health Initiatives
Authors: Kehinde, T., Biwott, J., Sund, G., & Kynes, J. M.
The Lancet Global Health
DOI: 10.1016/S2214-109X(24)00294-8 -
Prevalence, Aetiology, and Hospital Outcomes of Paediatric Acute Critical Illness in Resource-Constrained Settings
Authors: Kortz, T. B., Holloway, A., Agulnik, A., et al.
The Lancet Global Health
DOI: 10.1016/S2214-109X(24)00450-9 -
Family Health Clinical Officers: Key Professionals to Strengthen Primary Healthcare in Kenya
Authors: Linley, K.
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine
DOI: 10.4102/phcfm.v16i1.4594 -
Barriers to the Use of Patient-Reported Outcome Measures in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
Authors: Malapati, S. H., Edelen, M. O., Nthumba, P. M., Ranganathan, K., & Pusic, A. L.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open
DOI: 10.1097/GOX.0000000000005576 -
Systemic Emergency Department Performance in a Low Resource Tertiary Health Facility in Central Kenya
Authors: Milma, M., & Marsuk, E.
African Journal of Emergency Medicine
DOI: 10.1016/j.afjem.2023.05.008 -
Patient Satisfaction With, and Outcomes of, Ultrasound-Guided Regional Anesthesia at a Referral Hospital in Tanzania
Authors: Mohamed, S. S., Temu, R., Komba, L. F., et al.
Anesthesia and Analgesia
DOI: 10.1213/ANE.000000000000574 -
Implementation of a Formalized Evaluation and Planning Tool to Improve Pediatric Oncology Outcomes in Kenya
Authors: Mutua, D., Omotola, A., Bonilla, M., et al.
Pediatric Blood & Cancer
DOI: 10.1002/pbc.30657 -
Using Continuous Quality Improvement in Community-Based Programming During Disasters: Lessons Learned from the 2015 Ebola Crisis
Authors: Nally, C., Temmerman, M., Van De Voorde, P., Koroma, A., & Adam, M.
Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness
DOI: 10.1017/dmp.2024.270 -
Global Surgery: The Challenges and Strategies to Win a War That Must Be Won
Authors: Nthumba, P. M.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open
DOI: 10.1097/GOX.0000000000005953 -
Patient Safety in a Rural Sub-Saharan Africa Hospital: A 7-Year Experience at AIC Kijabe Hospital
Authors: Nthumba, P. M., Mwangi, C., & Odhiambo, M.
PLOS Global Public Health
DOI: 10.1371/journal.pgph.0003919 -
The State of Surgical Research in Sub-Saharan Africa: An Urgent Call for Surgical Research Trainers
Authors: Nthumba, P. M., Odhiambo, M., Pusic, A., et al.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open
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Glomus Tumors: A Systematic Review of the Sub-Saharan Africa Experience
Authors: Nthumba, P. M., & Oundoh, L. N.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Global Open
DOI: 10.1097/GOX.00000000000059564 -
Building a Sustainable Free Flap Program in a Resource-Limited Setting: A 12-Year Humanitarian Effort
Authors: Prasad, K., Peterson, N., Nolen, D., et al.
Head & Neck
DOI: 10.1002/hed.27640 -
The Maintenance and Interface of Two Wheelchairs Used by Children with Cerebral Palsy in Kenya
Authors: Tsotsoros, J., Chamberlin, H., Collins, R., McDonald, K., & McAuley, L.
Disability and Rehabilitation Assistive Technology
DOI: 10.1080/17483107.2024.2374047 -
Safe Anesthesia Care in Western Kenya: A Preliminary Assessment of Nurse Anesthetists
Authors: Umutesi, G., McEvoy, M. D., Starnes, J. R., et al.
Anesthesia and Analgesia
DOI: 10.1213/ANE.0000000000004266 -
Perioperative Outcomes at Three Rural Rwandan District Hospitals: A 28-Day Cohort Study
Authors: Umutesi, G., Mizero, J., Riviello, R., et al.
BMJ Global Health
DOI: 10.1136/bmjgh-2024-017354 -
UPESI: Swahili Translation of the FAST Acronym for Stroke Awareness Campaigns in East Africa
Authors: Waweru, P. K., Yulu, E., Matuja, S. S., & Gatimu, S. M.
African Journal of Emergency Medicine
DOI: 10.1016/j.afjem.2024.05.003