https://repository.ju.edu.et//handle/123456789/9929 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:55:20 GMT 2026-08-13T16:55:20Z https://repository.ju.edu.et//handle/123456789/10351 Assessment of ed patient overcrowding: a prospective cross- Sectional study on contributing factors and mitigation Strategies in the ed of jucsh, jimma, southwest ethiopia Eshetu Paulos; Gelaw gebremariyam Emergency Department (ED) overcrowding is a critical issue and global healthcare challenge that must be addressed in order to improve ED quality of healthcare & performance. It occurs due to mismatch between healthcare demand and available resources and negatively impacts patient care quality, safety, and outcomes Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://repository.ju.edu.et//handle/123456789/10351 2026-04-01T00:00:00Z https://repository.ju.edu.et//handle/123456789/10344 Mortality and associated factors of mechanically ventilated Patient at emergency intensive care unit of emergency department In jimma university medical center, jimma, oromia, south west Ethiopia, 2026 Beyene Hailu; Gemechis Fufa; Demelash Worldwide, nearly half of the patients admitted to Intensive care units require ventilatory support. Mechanical ventilation is a critical intervention for critically ill patients, yet it is associated with high mortality especially in resource-limited settings (1). Understanding mortality rates and identifying associated factors in mechanically ventilated patients are essential for improving clinical outcomes and optimizing critical care practices Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://repository.ju.edu.et//handle/123456789/10344 2026-04-01T00:00:00Z https://repository.ju.edu.et//handle/123456789/10328 Knowledge, attitude and practice of artificial Intelligence among residents and medical interns at jumc Wubishet Mekuria; Elias Hundessa AI is widely used in various areas of healthcare to improve patient health outcomes and provide healthcare at lower cost and extensive applications in a variety like chatbots have transformed patient care. Artificial intelligence (AI) also has enormous potential for strengthening the delivery of health care and medicine and helping all countries achieve universal health coverage Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://repository.ju.edu.et//handle/123456789/10328 2026-04-01T00:00:00Z https://repository.ju.edu.et//handle/123456789/9939 Barriers to optimal nutritonal therapy for Critically ill patients admitted to jimma university Intensive care units Embaye Arefayne; Mennur A. Background: Critically ill patients in Intensive Care Units are at high risk of malnutrition which worsens morbidity and mortality by increasing the risk of infection, prolonging mechanical ventilation and impairing wound healing. Despite the importance of optimal nutritional therapy in improving outcomes, its delivery is hindered by numerous barriers particularly in low-resource settings like Jimma University Medical Center. This qualitative study explored these barriers faced by healthcare professionals in providing optimal nutritional therapy to critically ill patients in Jimma University Medical Center Intensive Care Units. Methods: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 13 healthcare professionals (nurses, residents, and a consultant) from various Intensive care units departments at Jimma University Medical Center. The interviews were audio-recorded and the data were transcribed verbatim and translated into English. A thematic analysis was used to analyze the data. Thematic analysis was used to identify key themes related to these barriers. Results: The study revealed multifaceted barriers to optimal nutritional therapy. Seven key themes emerged from the analysis: clinical and patient-specific factors (e.g., cultural and religious practices, patient comorbidities); communication barriers (e.g., language differences between staff and patients); knowledge and training gaps among healthcare professionals (compounded by the lack of standardized protocols for nutritional assessment and administration); lack of interdisciplinary collaboration; organizational and resource-based barriers (e.g., shortages of enteral feeding pumps and specialized nutritional formulas); socioeconomic constraints; and workload and personal attitudes. Conclusion: This study underscores the complex interplay of barriers to optimal nutritional therapy in Jimma University Medical Center Intensive Care Units. Addressing these challenges requires a multifaceted approach including targeted training programs for healthcare professionals, improved resource allocation (e.g., dedicated nutrition support teams), enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration, culturally sensitive care and systemic reforms such as integrating nutrition support teams into ICU care. Implementing these strategies can enhance nutritional therapy delivery and improve patient outcomes in critical care settings. I Sat, 01 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://repository.ju.edu.et//handle/123456789/9939 2025-02-01T00:00:00Z