Akech S

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

Inappropriate prescription of cough remedies among children hospitalised with respiratory illness over the period 2002-2015 in Kenya.Maina M, Akech S, Mwaniki P, Gachau S, Ogero M, Julius T, Ayieko P, Irimu G, English M
Trop Med Int Health, (2017). 22:363-369

Prevalence, aetiology, treatment and outcomes of shock in children admitted to Kenyan hospitals.Mbevi G, Ayieko P, Irimu G, Akech S, English M, Clinical Information Network authors
BMC Med, (2016). 14:184

Endotoxaemia is common in children with Plasmodium falciparum malaria.Olupot-Olupot P, Urban BC, Jemutai J, Nteziyaremye J, Fanjo HM, Karanja H, Karisa J, Ongodia P, Bwonyo P, Gitau EN, Talbert A, Akech S, Maitland K
BMC Infect Dis, (2013). 13:117

Mortality after fluid bolus in African children with sepsis.Maitland K, Akech S, Russell B
New England Journal of Medicine., (2011). 365:1351-1353

Hypoglycaemia in severe malaria, clinical associations and relationship to quinine dosage.Ogetii GN, Akech S, Jemutai J, Boga M, Kivaya E, Fegan G, Maitland K
BMC Infect Dis, (2010). 10:334

Changing trends in blood transfusion in children and neonates admitted in Kilifi District Hospital, Kenya.Pedro R, Akech S, Fegan G, Maitland K
Malar J, (2010). 9:307

Choice of fluids for resuscitation in children with severe infection and shock: systematic review.Akech S, Ledermann H, Maitland K
BMJ, (2010). 341:c4416