A Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis of the Barriers to Patients' Early Presentation, Diagnosis and Treatment in Childhood Hydrocephalus
Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Other
Study Type: Observational
SUMMARY
Patient with childhood hydrocephalus (HC) tend to present late in Low medium income countries (LMICs). This project will study the barriers leading to patients' and health system delay in patients with childhood HC. This will be done via a quantitative and qualitative study analysis. The data will be collected prospectively.
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Maximum Age: 5
View:
• All patients less than 5 years of age with HC confirmed with either magnetic resonance or computerized tomographic images
• Patients' parents' inclusion criteria will be parents (Guardians) of children with radiologically confirmed HC with either magnetic resonance or computerized tomographic images.
• Hospital staff members, who have been working within the Neurosurgical unit for at least 5 years.
Locations
Other Locations
Nigeria
Lagos State University Teaching Hospital
RECRUITING
Ikeja
Contact Information
Primary
Olufemi Idowu, FWACS, FACS
oeidowu412@yahoo.com
08023451369
Time Frame
Start Date: 2023-03-01
Estimated Completion Date: 2024-01-27
Participants
Target number of participants: 90
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Collaborators: Hydrocephalus Association
Leads: Lagos State University