Akech S

Methodological rigor of prognostic models for predicting in-hospital paediatric mortality in low- and middle-income countries: a systematic review protocol.Ogero M, Sarguta R, Malla L, Aluvaala J, Agweyu A, Akech S
Wellcome Open Res, (2020). 5:106

Pediatric Sepsis Definition-A Systematic Review Protocol by the Pediatric Sepsis Definition Taskforce.Menon K, Schlapbach LJ, Akech S, Argent A, Chiotos K, Chisti MJ, Hamid J, Ishimine P, Kissoon N, Lodha R, Oliveira CF, Peters M, Tissieres P, Watson RS, Wiens MO, Wynn JL, Sorce LR
Crit Care Explor, (2020). 2:e0123

Is the effect of COVID-19 on children underestimated in low- and middle- income countries?.Simba J, Sinha I, Mburugu P, Agweyu A, Emadau C, Akech S, Kithuci R, Oyiengo L, English M
Acta Paediatr, (2020). 109:1930-1931

Protecting children in low-income and middle-income countries from COVID-19.Ahmed S, Mvalo T, Akech S, Agweyu A, Baker K, Bar-Zeev N, Campbell H, Checkley W, Chisti MJ, Colbourn T, Cunningham S, Duke T, English M, Falade AG, Fancourt NS, Ginsburg AS, Graham HR, Gray DM, Gupta M, Hammitt L, Hesseling AC, Hooli S, Johnson AB, King C, Kirby MA, Lanata CF, Lufesi N, Mackenzie GA, McCracken JP, Moschovis PP, Nair H, Oviawe O, Pomat WS, Santosham M, Seddon JA, Thahane LK, Wahl B, Van der Zalm M, Verwey C, Yoshida LM, Zar HJ, Howie SR, McCollum ED
BMJ Glob Health, (2020). 5:e002844

Examining which clinicians provide admission hospital care in a high mortality setting and their adherence to guidelines: an observational study in 13 hospitals.Ogero M, Akech S, Malla L, Agweyu A, Irimu G, English M, Clinical Information Network Author Group
Arch Dis Child, (2020). 105:648-654

The Clinical Profile of Severe Pediatric Malaria in an Area Targeted for Routine RTS,S/AS01 Malaria Vaccination in Western Kenya.Akech S, Chepkirui M, Ogero M, Agweyu A, Irimu G, English M, Snow RW
Clin Infect Dis, (2020). 71:372-380

Derivation and internal validation of a data-driven prediction model to guide frontline health workers in triaging children under-five in Nairobi, Kenya.Mawji A, Akech S, Mwaniki P, Dunsmuir D, Bone J, Wiens MO, Gorges M, Kimutai D, Kissoon N, English M, Ansermino MJ
Wellcome Open Res, (2019). 4:121

Examining the effectiveness of zinc treatment in children admitted with diarrhoea in Kenya's public hospitals: an observational comparative effectiveness study.Malla L, Perera-Salazar R, Akech S, Ogero M, Julius T, Irimu G, English M, CIN author group*
J Glob Health, (2019). 9:20416

Risk factors for death among children aged 5-14 years hospitalised with pneumonia: a retrospective cohort study in Kenya.Macpherson L, Ogero M, Akech S, Aluvaala J, Gathara D, Irimu G, English M, Agweyu A
BMJ Glob Health, (2019). 4:e001715

Assessment of Myocardial Function in Kenyan Children With Severe, Acute Malnutrition: The Cardiac Physiology in Malnutrition (CAPMAL) Study.Brent B, Obonyo N, Akech S, Shebbe M, Mpoya A, Mturi N, Berkley JA, Tulloh RMR, Maitland K
JAMA Netw Open, (2019). 2:e191054

Effect of enhancing audit and feedback on uptake of childhood pneumonia treatment policy in hospitals that are part of a clinical network: a cluster randomized trial.Ayieko P, Irimu G, Ogero M, Mwaniki P, Malla L, Julius T, Chepkirui M, Mbevi G, Oliwa J, Agweyu A, Akech S, Were F, English M, Clinical Information Network Authors
Implement Sci, (2019). 14:20

Determining predictors of sepsis at triage among children under 5 years of age in resource-limited settings: A modified Delphi process.Fung JST, Akech S, Kissoon N, Wiens MO, English M, Ansermino JM
PLoS One, (2019). 14:e0211274

Magnitude and pattern of improvement in processes of care for hospitalised children with diarrhoea and dehydration in Kenyan hospitals participating in a clinical network.Akech S, Ayieko P, Irimu G, Stepniewska K, English M, Clinical Information Network authors
Trop Med Int Health, (2019). 24:73-80

Tackling health professionals' strikes: an essential part of health system strengthening in Kenya.Irimu G, Ogero M, Mbevi G, Kariuki C, Gathara D, Akech S, Barasa E, Tsofa B, English M
BMJ Glob Health, (2018). 3:e001136

Risk factors for mortality and effect of correct fluid prescription in children with diarrhoea and dehydration without severe acute malnutrition admitted to Kenyan hospitals: an observational, association study.Akech S, Ayieko P, Gathara D, Agweyu A, Irimu G, Stepniewska K, English M, Clinical Information Network authors
Lancet Child Adolesc Health, (2018). 2:516-524

Prevalence, outcome and quality of care among children hospitalized with severe acute malnutrition in Kenyan hospitals: A multi-site observational study.Gachau S, Irimu G, Ayieko P, Akech S, Agweyu A, English M, Clinical Information Network Author Group
PLoS One, (2018). 13:e0197607

Approaching quality improvement at scale: a learning health system approach in Kenya.Irimu G, Ogero M, Mbevi G, Agweyu A, Akech S, Julius T, Nyamai R, Githang'a D, Ayieko P, English M, Clinical Information Network Authors Group
Arch Dis Child, (2018). 103:1013-1019

The Prevalence and Management of Dehydration amongst Neonatal Admissions to General Paediatric Wards in Kenya-A Clinical Audit.Akech S, Rotich B, Chepkirui M, Ayieko P, Irimu G, English M, Clinical Information Network authors
J Trop Pediatr, (2018). 64:516-522

Does audit and feedback improve the adoption of recommended practices? Evidence from a longitudinal observational study of an emerging clinical network in Kenya.Gachau S, Ayieko P, Gathara D, Mwaniki P, Ogero M, Akech S, Maina M, Agweyu A, Oliwa J, Oliwa J, Julius T, Malla L, Wafula J, Mbevi G, Irimu G, English M
BMJ Glob Health, (2017). 2:e000468

High Frequency of Blackwater Fever Among Children Presenting to Hospital With Severe Febrile Illnesses in Eastern Uganda.Olupot-Olupot P, Engoru C, Uyoga S, Muhindo R, Macharia A, Kiguli S, Opoka RO, Akech S, Ndila C, Nyeko R, Mtove G, Nteziyaremye J, Chebet M, George EC, Babiker AG, Gibb DM, Williams TN, Maitland K
Clin Infect Dis, (2017). 64:939-946