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Changing Trends in Mental Health Care and Research in Ghana [[electronic resource]]
| Changing Trends in Mental Health Care and Research in Ghana [[electronic resource]] |
| Autore | Ofori-Atta Angela |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Oxford, : Sub-Saharan Publishers, 2014 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (286 p.) |
| Disciplina |
362.2
362.2096 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | OheneSammy |
| Soggetto topico |
Mental health services -- Ghana
Mental illness -- Treatment -- Ghana Psychiatry -- Research -- Ghana |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN | 9988-8602-7-7 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Cover; Title page; Copyright page; Contents; List of Tables; List of Figures; Foreword; List of contributing authors and affiliated institutions; Section A: Mental Healthcare in Ghana; Chapter 1 - Introduction; Chapter 2 - Overview of Mental Health Care in Ghana; Pre-Colonial Psychiatric Care & Treatment; Mental Healthcare in Colonial Times; Mental Healthcare after Independence; Community Psychiatric Nursing; Mental Health Legislation in Ghana; Conclusion; References; Chapter 3 - History of the Department of Psychiatry; Part-Time Lecturers; Teaching Programmes
Chapter 4 - An Updated Situation Analysis of Mental Health Services and Legislation in Ghana: Challenges for Transformation Introduction; Methods; Results; Mental health services; Sub-Specialist Services; Rehabilitation, residential and day services; Mental health in primary health care; Training in mental health care for primary care staff; Psychotropic medication; Human rights protection; Human resources in mental health care; Training professionals in mental health; Public education and awareness campaigns on mental health; Inter-sectoral collaboration; Mental Health and Poverty Mental health legislation Discussion; Informal Community Care; Mental Health Services through Primary Health Care; Community Mental Health and Psychiatric Services in General Hospitals; Specialist Services; Information systems; Funding; Conclusion; Acknowledgements; References; Section B: Conceptualization of Mental Illness; Chapter 5 - The Ghanaian Non-Medical Conceptualization of Mood Disorders; Presentation of depression in Ghanaians; Case 1: Mr. AT.; Case 2: Mr CC; Case 3: Ms AA; Case 4: Ms. MA; Management of depression; Commentaries on case illustrations; References Chapter 6 - Religion and Psychotherapy Introduction; Belief Systems That Influence Therapy: Euro-America; Belief Systems That Influence Healing In Ghana; The Way Forward:Integrating The Two Systems; Case Vignette; The Way Forward - Impacting Religious Healing; The Way Forward -Training Of Mental Health Professionals; References; Chapter 7 - The state of autism in Ghana: A focus on cultural understanding and challenges in the Ghanaian setting; Introduction; Prevalence; Major theoretical perspectives and related studies Theoretical and empirical evidence and its relevance to the Ghanaian concepts Directions for future research and conclusion; References; Chapter 8 - Substance Use Disorders in Ghana; Introduction; Types of substances commonly abused in Ghana; Assessment and essential treatment elements of substance abuse; Risk and protective factors of substance abuse; Treatment; Pharmacological management of withdrawal; Management of co-morbidities; Response of Government of Ghana to drug abuse; Way forward; References; Chapter 9 - Schizophrenia in Primary Care; Introduction; Historical background Epidemiology of schizophrenia |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910461032403321 |
Ofori-Atta Angela
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| Oxford, : Sub-Saharan Publishers, 2014 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Changing Trends in Mental Health Care and Research in Ghana [[electronic resource]]
| Changing Trends in Mental Health Care and Research in Ghana [[electronic resource]] |
| Autore | Ofori-Atta Angela |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Oxford, : Sub-Saharan Publishers, 2014 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (286 p.) |
| Disciplina |
362.2
362.2096 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | OheneSammy |
| Soggetto topico |
Mental health services -- Ghana
Mental illness -- Treatment -- Ghana Psychiatry -- Research -- Ghana |
| ISBN | 9988-8602-7-7 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Cover; Title page; Copyright page; Contents; List of Tables; List of Figures; Foreword; List of contributing authors and affiliated institutions; Section A: Mental Healthcare in Ghana; Chapter 1 - Introduction; Chapter 2 - Overview of Mental Health Care in Ghana; Pre-Colonial Psychiatric Care & Treatment; Mental Healthcare in Colonial Times; Mental Healthcare after Independence; Community Psychiatric Nursing; Mental Health Legislation in Ghana; Conclusion; References; Chapter 3 - History of the Department of Psychiatry; Part-Time Lecturers; Teaching Programmes
Chapter 4 - An Updated Situation Analysis of Mental Health Services and Legislation in Ghana: Challenges for Transformation Introduction; Methods; Results; Mental health services; Sub-Specialist Services; Rehabilitation, residential and day services; Mental health in primary health care; Training in mental health care for primary care staff; Psychotropic medication; Human rights protection; Human resources in mental health care; Training professionals in mental health; Public education and awareness campaigns on mental health; Inter-sectoral collaboration; Mental Health and Poverty Mental health legislation Discussion; Informal Community Care; Mental Health Services through Primary Health Care; Community Mental Health and Psychiatric Services in General Hospitals; Specialist Services; Information systems; Funding; Conclusion; Acknowledgements; References; Section B: Conceptualization of Mental Illness; Chapter 5 - The Ghanaian Non-Medical Conceptualization of Mood Disorders; Presentation of depression in Ghanaians; Case 1: Mr. AT.; Case 2: Mr CC; Case 3: Ms AA; Case 4: Ms. MA; Management of depression; Commentaries on case illustrations; References Chapter 6 - Religion and Psychotherapy Introduction; Belief Systems That Influence Therapy: Euro-America; Belief Systems That Influence Healing In Ghana; The Way Forward:Integrating The Two Systems; Case Vignette; The Way Forward - Impacting Religious Healing; The Way Forward -Training Of Mental Health Professionals; References; Chapter 7 - The state of autism in Ghana: A focus on cultural understanding and challenges in the Ghanaian setting; Introduction; Prevalence; Major theoretical perspectives and related studies Theoretical and empirical evidence and its relevance to the Ghanaian concepts Directions for future research and conclusion; References; Chapter 8 - Substance Use Disorders in Ghana; Introduction; Types of substances commonly abused in Ghana; Assessment and essential treatment elements of substance abuse; Risk and protective factors of substance abuse; Treatment; Pharmacological management of withdrawal; Management of co-morbidities; Response of Government of Ghana to drug abuse; Way forward; References; Chapter 9 - Schizophrenia in Primary Care; Introduction; Historical background Epidemiology of schizophrenia |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910797103203321 |
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Ofori-Atta Angela
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| Oxford, : Sub-Saharan Publishers, 2014 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Changing Trends in Mental Health Care and Research in Ghana
| Changing Trends in Mental Health Care and Research in Ghana |
| Autore | Ofori-Atta Angela |
| Edizione | [1st ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Oxford, : Sub-Saharan Publishers, 2014 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (286 p.) |
| Disciplina |
362.2
362.2096 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | OheneSammy |
| Soggetto topico |
Mental health services -- Ghana
Mental illness -- Treatment -- Ghana Psychiatry -- Research -- Ghana |
| ISBN |
9789988860271
9988860277 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Cover; Title page; Copyright page; Contents; List of Tables; List of Figures; Foreword; List of contributing authors and affiliated institutions; Section A: Mental Healthcare in Ghana; Chapter 1 - Introduction; Chapter 2 - Overview of Mental Health Care in Ghana; Pre-Colonial Psychiatric Care & Treatment; Mental Healthcare in Colonial Times; Mental Healthcare after Independence; Community Psychiatric Nursing; Mental Health Legislation in Ghana; Conclusion; References; Chapter 3 - History of the Department of Psychiatry; Part-Time Lecturers; Teaching Programmes
Chapter 4 - An Updated Situation Analysis of Mental Health Services and Legislation in Ghana: Challenges for Transformation Introduction; Methods; Results; Mental health services; Sub-Specialist Services; Rehabilitation, residential and day services; Mental health in primary health care; Training in mental health care for primary care staff; Psychotropic medication; Human rights protection; Human resources in mental health care; Training professionals in mental health; Public education and awareness campaigns on mental health; Inter-sectoral collaboration; Mental Health and Poverty Mental health legislation Discussion; Informal Community Care; Mental Health Services through Primary Health Care; Community Mental Health and Psychiatric Services in General Hospitals; Specialist Services; Information systems; Funding; Conclusion; Acknowledgements; References; Section B: Conceptualization of Mental Illness; Chapter 5 - The Ghanaian Non-Medical Conceptualization of Mood Disorders; Presentation of depression in Ghanaians; Case 1: Mr. AT.; Case 2: Mr CC; Case 3: Ms AA; Case 4: Ms. MA; Management of depression; Commentaries on case illustrations; References Chapter 6 - Religion and Psychotherapy Introduction; Belief Systems That Influence Therapy: Euro-America; Belief Systems That Influence Healing In Ghana; The Way Forward:Integrating The Two Systems; Case Vignette; The Way Forward - Impacting Religious Healing; The Way Forward -Training Of Mental Health Professionals; References; Chapter 7 - The state of autism in Ghana: A focus on cultural understanding and challenges in the Ghanaian setting; Introduction; Prevalence; Major theoretical perspectives and related studies Theoretical and empirical evidence and its relevance to the Ghanaian concepts Directions for future research and conclusion; References; Chapter 8 - Substance Use Disorders in Ghana; Introduction; Types of substances commonly abused in Ghana; Assessment and essential treatment elements of substance abuse; Risk and protective factors of substance abuse; Treatment; Pharmacological management of withdrawal; Management of co-morbidities; Response of Government of Ghana to drug abuse; Way forward; References; Chapter 9 - Schizophrenia in Primary Care; Introduction; Historical background Epidemiology of schizophrenia |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9911097894303321 |
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Ofori-Atta Angela
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| Oxford, : Sub-Saharan Publishers, 2014 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Changing Trends in Mental Health Care and Research in Ghana
| Changing Trends in Mental Health Care and Research in Ghana |
| Autore | Ofori-Atta Angela |
| Edizione | [1st ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Oxford, : Sub-Saharan Publishers, 2014 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (286 p.) |
| Disciplina |
362.2
362.2096 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | OheneSammy |
| Soggetto topico |
Mental health services -- Ghana
Mental illness -- Treatment -- Ghana Psychiatry -- Research -- Ghana |
| ISBN |
9789988860271
9988860277 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Cover; Title page; Copyright page; Contents; List of Tables; List of Figures; Foreword; List of contributing authors and affiliated institutions; Section A: Mental Healthcare in Ghana; Chapter 1 - Introduction; Chapter 2 - Overview of Mental Health Care in Ghana; Pre-Colonial Psychiatric Care & Treatment; Mental Healthcare in Colonial Times; Mental Healthcare after Independence; Community Psychiatric Nursing; Mental Health Legislation in Ghana; Conclusion; References; Chapter 3 - History of the Department of Psychiatry; Part-Time Lecturers; Teaching Programmes
Chapter 4 - An Updated Situation Analysis of Mental Health Services and Legislation in Ghana: Challenges for Transformation Introduction; Methods; Results; Mental health services; Sub-Specialist Services; Rehabilitation, residential and day services; Mental health in primary health care; Training in mental health care for primary care staff; Psychotropic medication; Human rights protection; Human resources in mental health care; Training professionals in mental health; Public education and awareness campaigns on mental health; Inter-sectoral collaboration; Mental Health and Poverty Mental health legislation Discussion; Informal Community Care; Mental Health Services through Primary Health Care; Community Mental Health and Psychiatric Services in General Hospitals; Specialist Services; Information systems; Funding; Conclusion; Acknowledgements; References; Section B: Conceptualization of Mental Illness; Chapter 5 - The Ghanaian Non-Medical Conceptualization of Mood Disorders; Presentation of depression in Ghanaians; Case 1: Mr. AT.; Case 2: Mr CC; Case 3: Ms AA; Case 4: Ms. MA; Management of depression; Commentaries on case illustrations; References Chapter 6 - Religion and Psychotherapy Introduction; Belief Systems That Influence Therapy: Euro-America; Belief Systems That Influence Healing In Ghana; The Way Forward:Integrating The Two Systems; Case Vignette; The Way Forward - Impacting Religious Healing; The Way Forward -Training Of Mental Health Professionals; References; Chapter 7 - The state of autism in Ghana: A focus on cultural understanding and challenges in the Ghanaian setting; Introduction; Prevalence; Major theoretical perspectives and related studies Theoretical and empirical evidence and its relevance to the Ghanaian concepts Directions for future research and conclusion; References; Chapter 8 - Substance Use Disorders in Ghana; Introduction; Types of substances commonly abused in Ghana; Assessment and essential treatment elements of substance abuse; Risk and protective factors of substance abuse; Treatment; Pharmacological management of withdrawal; Management of co-morbidities; Response of Government of Ghana to drug abuse; Way forward; References; Chapter 9 - Schizophrenia in Primary Care; Introduction; Historical background Epidemiology of schizophrenia |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9911132375203321 |
| Ofori-Atta Angela | ||
| Oxford, : Sub-Saharan Publishers, 2014 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Closing the Books : Governor Edward Carstensen on Danish Guinea 1842-50 / / translated from the Danish by Tove Storsveen ; introduction by Per Hernaes
| Closing the Books : Governor Edward Carstensen on Danish Guinea 1842-50 / / translated from the Danish by Tove Storsveen ; introduction by Per Hernaes |
| Autore | Carstensen Edward <1815-1898.> |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Legon, Accra, Ghana : , : Sub-Saharan Publishers, , 2010 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (452 p.) |
| Disciplina | 966.701092 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | StorsveenTove |
| Collana | University of Ghana readers Current challenges with their evolving solutions in surgical practice in West Africa |
| Soggetto topico |
Colonial administrators - Denmark
Colonial administrators - Ghana |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN |
1-283-00522-0
9786613005229 9988-647-39-5 9988-647-88-3 9988-647-76-X |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; CONTENTS; INTRODUCTION; PREFACE; ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS; CLOSING THE BOOKS. Governor Edward Carstensen's Official Reports on Danish Guinea 1842-50; PLATES & MAPS; INDEX; Back Cover |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910460450703321 |
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Carstensen Edward <1815-1898.>
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| Legon, Accra, Ghana : , : Sub-Saharan Publishers, , 2010 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Closing the Books : Governor Edward Carstensen on Danish Guinea 1842-50 / / translated from the Danish by Tove Storsveen ; introduction by Per Hernaes
| Closing the Books : Governor Edward Carstensen on Danish Guinea 1842-50 / / translated from the Danish by Tove Storsveen ; introduction by Per Hernaes |
| Autore | Carstensen Edward <1815-1898.> |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Legon, Accra, Ghana : , : Sub-Saharan Publishers, , 2010 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (452 p.) |
| Disciplina | 966.701092 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | StorsveenTove |
| Collana | University of Ghana readers Current challenges with their evolving solutions in surgical practice in West Africa |
| Soggetto topico |
Colonial administrators - Denmark
Colonial administrators - Ghana |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN |
1-283-00522-0
9786613005229 9988-647-39-5 9988-647-88-3 9988-647-76-X |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; CONTENTS; INTRODUCTION; PREFACE; ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS; CLOSING THE BOOKS. Governor Edward Carstensen's Official Reports on Danish Guinea 1842-50; PLATES & MAPS; INDEX; Back Cover |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910789854103321 |
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Carstensen Edward <1815-1898.>
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| Legon, Accra, Ghana : , : Sub-Saharan Publishers, , 2010 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Current Challenges with their Evolving Solutions in Surgical Practice in West Africa [[electronic resource] ] : A Reader
| Current Challenges with their Evolving Solutions in Surgical Practice in West Africa [[electronic resource] ] : A Reader |
| Autore | Archampong E.Q |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Oxford, : Sub-Saharan Publishers, 2013 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (240 p.) |
| Disciplina | 617.0071 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | EssumanV.A |
| Soggetto topico |
Academic medical centers
Surgery -- Africa, West Surgery -- Practice -- Africa, West Surgery -- Practice |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN | 9988-8602-8-5 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Cover; Title page; Copyright page; Contents; List of Tables; List of Figures; Foreword; Preface; Contributors; Chapter 1 - Department of Surgery Profile; Core Functions; Future Directions; Chapter 2 - The World through the Child's Eyes - The Journey Towards Elimination of Childhood Blindness in Ghana - The Korle-Bu Experience; Introduction; History of WHO/Lions Club International/Government of Ghana Project for the Elimination of Childhood Blindness in Ghana; Goal and Objectives for the Project; A. Performance; I. Training; II. Infrastructure and Equipment at the CFECC; III. Service Delivery
IV. Research and Advocacy Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats ( SWOT) Analysis of the Project; Going Forward/ Future Plans; Conclusion; Appreciation/Acknowledgements; References; Chapter 3 - Current Global Developments in Breast Cancer and Management in Ghana; Introduction; General developments; Diagnosis of breast cancer; Pathology reports; Treatment; Conclusion; References; Chapter 4 - Benign and Premalignant Breast Disease; Introduction; Assessment; Clinical Assessment; Radiological Assessment; Specific Disorders; Premalignant Disorders; References Chapter 5 - Acute Appendicitis Introduction; Incidence; Aetiology of acute appendicitis; Clinical features; Investigations; Treatment; Complications; References; Chapter 6 - Peptic Ulcer Disease; Introduction; Pathogenesis of Peptic Ulcer Disease; The Influence of H. Pylori; The NSAID Factor in Ulcerogenesis; Diagnosis; Management; The Maastricht Consensus on H. Pylori Eradication; Treatment in NSAID Induced Ulcers; Surgical Management of Peptic Ulcer Disease; Conclusion; References; Chapter 7 - Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumours (GIST); Epidemiology; Distribution of GISTs in the GIT; References Chapter 8 - Malignant Gastric Neoplasms Hope for the Future; Introduction; Adenocarcinomas of the stomach; Conclusion; References; Chapter 9 - Management of Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding; Introduction; Epidemiology; Clinical Presentation; Initial Management; Patient Triage and Risk Stratification; High-Risk Patients; Medical Therapy of Bleeding from Peptic Ulcer Patients; Long-Term PPI Management; Bleeding Oesophageal and Gastric Varices; Endoscopic Treatment of Varices; Balloon Tamponade; Surgical Management; Central Porto-systemic Shunts; Less Common Causes of UGIB Long-Term Treatment for Post-Variceal Bleeding Conclusion; Acknowledgement; References; Chapter 10 - Cancer of the Colon and Rectum; Introduction; Incidence; Risk Factors; Presenting features; Pathology and Dukes Classification; Investigations; Treatment; Prognosis; Screening; References; Chapter 11 - Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding; Introduction; Materials and Methods; Initial Management and Resuscitation; Diagnosis, Localisation, and Interventional Therapies; Surgical Intervention; Particular Entities Producing LGIB; Diverticular Disease; Haemorrhoids; Colorectal Cancer and Polyps Inflammatory Bowel Disease |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910461028903321 |
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Archampong E.Q
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| Oxford, : Sub-Saharan Publishers, 2013 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Current Challenges with their Evolving Solutions in Surgical Practice in West Africa [[electronic resource] ] : A Reader
| Current Challenges with their Evolving Solutions in Surgical Practice in West Africa [[electronic resource] ] : A Reader |
| Autore | Archampong E.Q |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Oxford, : Sub-Saharan Publishers, 2013 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (240 p.) |
| Disciplina | 617.0071 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | EssumanV.A |
| Soggetto topico |
Academic medical centers
Surgery -- Africa, West Surgery -- Practice -- Africa, West Surgery -- Practice |
| ISBN | 9988-8602-8-5 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Cover; Title page; Copyright page; Contents; List of Tables; List of Figures; Foreword; Preface; Contributors; Chapter 1 - Department of Surgery Profile; Core Functions; Future Directions; Chapter 2 - The World through the Child's Eyes - The Journey Towards Elimination of Childhood Blindness in Ghana - The Korle-Bu Experience; Introduction; History of WHO/Lions Club International/Government of Ghana Project for the Elimination of Childhood Blindness in Ghana; Goal and Objectives for the Project; A. Performance; I. Training; II. Infrastructure and Equipment at the CFECC; III. Service Delivery
IV. Research and Advocacy Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats ( SWOT) Analysis of the Project; Going Forward/ Future Plans; Conclusion; Appreciation/Acknowledgements; References; Chapter 3 - Current Global Developments in Breast Cancer and Management in Ghana; Introduction; General developments; Diagnosis of breast cancer; Pathology reports; Treatment; Conclusion; References; Chapter 4 - Benign and Premalignant Breast Disease; Introduction; Assessment; Clinical Assessment; Radiological Assessment; Specific Disorders; Premalignant Disorders; References Chapter 5 - Acute Appendicitis Introduction; Incidence; Aetiology of acute appendicitis; Clinical features; Investigations; Treatment; Complications; References; Chapter 6 - Peptic Ulcer Disease; Introduction; Pathogenesis of Peptic Ulcer Disease; The Influence of H. Pylori; The NSAID Factor in Ulcerogenesis; Diagnosis; Management; The Maastricht Consensus on H. Pylori Eradication; Treatment in NSAID Induced Ulcers; Surgical Management of Peptic Ulcer Disease; Conclusion; References; Chapter 7 - Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumours (GIST); Epidemiology; Distribution of GISTs in the GIT; References Chapter 8 - Malignant Gastric Neoplasms Hope for the Future; Introduction; Adenocarcinomas of the stomach; Conclusion; References; Chapter 9 - Management of Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding; Introduction; Epidemiology; Clinical Presentation; Initial Management; Patient Triage and Risk Stratification; High-Risk Patients; Medical Therapy of Bleeding from Peptic Ulcer Patients; Long-Term PPI Management; Bleeding Oesophageal and Gastric Varices; Endoscopic Treatment of Varices; Balloon Tamponade; Surgical Management; Central Porto-systemic Shunts; Less Common Causes of UGIB Long-Term Treatment for Post-Variceal Bleeding Conclusion; Acknowledgement; References; Chapter 10 - Cancer of the Colon and Rectum; Introduction; Incidence; Risk Factors; Presenting features; Pathology and Dukes Classification; Investigations; Treatment; Prognosis; Screening; References; Chapter 11 - Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding; Introduction; Materials and Methods; Initial Management and Resuscitation; Diagnosis, Localisation, and Interventional Therapies; Surgical Intervention; Particular Entities Producing LGIB; Diverticular Disease; Haemorrhoids; Colorectal Cancer and Polyps Inflammatory Bowel Disease |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910797103103321 |
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Archampong E.Q
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||
| Oxford, : Sub-Saharan Publishers, 2013 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
| ||
Current Challenges with their Evolving Solutions in Surgical Practice in West Africa : A Reader
| Current Challenges with their Evolving Solutions in Surgical Practice in West Africa : A Reader |
| Autore | Archampong E.Q |
| Edizione | [1st ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Oxford, : Sub-Saharan Publishers, 2013 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (240 p.) |
| Disciplina | 617.0071 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | EssumanV.A |
| Soggetto topico |
Academic medical centers
Surgery -- Africa, West Surgery -- Practice -- Africa, West Surgery -- Practice |
| ISBN | 9988-8602-8-5 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Cover; Title page; Copyright page; Contents; List of Tables; List of Figures; Foreword; Preface; Contributors; Chapter 1 - Department of Surgery Profile; Core Functions; Future Directions; Chapter 2 - The World through the Child's Eyes - The Journey Towards Elimination of Childhood Blindness in Ghana - The Korle-Bu Experience; Introduction; History of WHO/Lions Club International/Government of Ghana Project for the Elimination of Childhood Blindness in Ghana; Goal and Objectives for the Project; A. Performance; I. Training; II. Infrastructure and Equipment at the CFECC; III. Service Delivery
IV. Research and Advocacy Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats ( SWOT) Analysis of the Project; Going Forward/ Future Plans; Conclusion; Appreciation/Acknowledgements; References; Chapter 3 - Current Global Developments in Breast Cancer and Management in Ghana; Introduction; General developments; Diagnosis of breast cancer; Pathology reports; Treatment; Conclusion; References; Chapter 4 - Benign and Premalignant Breast Disease; Introduction; Assessment; Clinical Assessment; Radiological Assessment; Specific Disorders; Premalignant Disorders; References Chapter 5 - Acute Appendicitis Introduction; Incidence; Aetiology of acute appendicitis; Clinical features; Investigations; Treatment; Complications; References; Chapter 6 - Peptic Ulcer Disease; Introduction; Pathogenesis of Peptic Ulcer Disease; The Influence of H. Pylori; The NSAID Factor in Ulcerogenesis; Diagnosis; Management; The Maastricht Consensus on H. Pylori Eradication; Treatment in NSAID Induced Ulcers; Surgical Management of Peptic Ulcer Disease; Conclusion; References; Chapter 7 - Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumours (GIST); Epidemiology; Distribution of GISTs in the GIT; References Chapter 8 - Malignant Gastric Neoplasms Hope for the Future; Introduction; Adenocarcinomas of the stomach; Conclusion; References; Chapter 9 - Management of Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding; Introduction; Epidemiology; Clinical Presentation; Initial Management; Patient Triage and Risk Stratification; High-Risk Patients; Medical Therapy of Bleeding from Peptic Ulcer Patients; Long-Term PPI Management; Bleeding Oesophageal and Gastric Varices; Endoscopic Treatment of Varices; Balloon Tamponade; Surgical Management; Central Porto-systemic Shunts; Less Common Causes of UGIB Long-Term Treatment for Post-Variceal Bleeding Conclusion; Acknowledgement; References; Chapter 10 - Cancer of the Colon and Rectum; Introduction; Incidence; Risk Factors; Presenting features; Pathology and Dukes Classification; Investigations; Treatment; Prognosis; Screening; References; Chapter 11 - Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding; Introduction; Materials and Methods; Initial Management and Resuscitation; Diagnosis, Localisation, and Interventional Therapies; Surgical Intervention; Particular Entities Producing LGIB; Diverticular Disease; Haemorrhoids; Colorectal Cancer and Polyps Inflammatory Bowel Disease |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9911107971603321 |
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Archampong E.Q
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| Oxford, : Sub-Saharan Publishers, 2013 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
| ||
Current Challenges with their Evolving Solutions in Surgical Practice in West Africa : A Reader
| Current Challenges with their Evolving Solutions in Surgical Practice in West Africa : A Reader |
| Autore | Archampong E.Q |
| Edizione | [1st ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Oxford, : Sub-Saharan Publishers, 2013 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (240 p.) |
| Disciplina | 617.0071 |
| Altri autori (Persone) | EssumanV.A |
| Soggetto topico |
Academic medical centers
Surgery -- Africa, West Surgery -- Practice -- Africa, West Surgery -- Practice |
| ISBN | 9988-8602-8-5 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Cover; Title page; Copyright page; Contents; List of Tables; List of Figures; Foreword; Preface; Contributors; Chapter 1 - Department of Surgery Profile; Core Functions; Future Directions; Chapter 2 - The World through the Child's Eyes - The Journey Towards Elimination of Childhood Blindness in Ghana - The Korle-Bu Experience; Introduction; History of WHO/Lions Club International/Government of Ghana Project for the Elimination of Childhood Blindness in Ghana; Goal and Objectives for the Project; A. Performance; I. Training; II. Infrastructure and Equipment at the CFECC; III. Service Delivery
IV. Research and Advocacy Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats ( SWOT) Analysis of the Project; Going Forward/ Future Plans; Conclusion; Appreciation/Acknowledgements; References; Chapter 3 - Current Global Developments in Breast Cancer and Management in Ghana; Introduction; General developments; Diagnosis of breast cancer; Pathology reports; Treatment; Conclusion; References; Chapter 4 - Benign and Premalignant Breast Disease; Introduction; Assessment; Clinical Assessment; Radiological Assessment; Specific Disorders; Premalignant Disorders; References Chapter 5 - Acute Appendicitis Introduction; Incidence; Aetiology of acute appendicitis; Clinical features; Investigations; Treatment; Complications; References; Chapter 6 - Peptic Ulcer Disease; Introduction; Pathogenesis of Peptic Ulcer Disease; The Influence of H. Pylori; The NSAID Factor in Ulcerogenesis; Diagnosis; Management; The Maastricht Consensus on H. Pylori Eradication; Treatment in NSAID Induced Ulcers; Surgical Management of Peptic Ulcer Disease; Conclusion; References; Chapter 7 - Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumours (GIST); Epidemiology; Distribution of GISTs in the GIT; References Chapter 8 - Malignant Gastric Neoplasms Hope for the Future; Introduction; Adenocarcinomas of the stomach; Conclusion; References; Chapter 9 - Management of Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding; Introduction; Epidemiology; Clinical Presentation; Initial Management; Patient Triage and Risk Stratification; High-Risk Patients; Medical Therapy of Bleeding from Peptic Ulcer Patients; Long-Term PPI Management; Bleeding Oesophageal and Gastric Varices; Endoscopic Treatment of Varices; Balloon Tamponade; Surgical Management; Central Porto-systemic Shunts; Less Common Causes of UGIB Long-Term Treatment for Post-Variceal Bleeding Conclusion; Acknowledgement; References; Chapter 10 - Cancer of the Colon and Rectum; Introduction; Incidence; Risk Factors; Presenting features; Pathology and Dukes Classification; Investigations; Treatment; Prognosis; Screening; References; Chapter 11 - Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding; Introduction; Materials and Methods; Initial Management and Resuscitation; Diagnosis, Localisation, and Interventional Therapies; Surgical Intervention; Particular Entities Producing LGIB; Diverticular Disease; Haemorrhoids; Colorectal Cancer and Polyps Inflammatory Bowel Disease |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9911132374703321 |
| Archampong E.Q | ||
| Oxford, : Sub-Saharan Publishers, 2013 | ||
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| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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