Evaluation of a Multi-country Medical Oxygen Program
This study examines how medical oxygen and pulse oximetry devices are currently being used in hospitals and clinics across multiple countries. Researchers will gather information from healthcare facilities to understand what works well and what challenges exist in providing oxygen treatment to patients.
Key Objective: This research aims to identify ways to improve oxygen delivery systems and pulse oximetry use in healthcare facilities to better serve patients with low blood oxygen levels.
Who to Consider: Healthcare facilities, managers, and clinical staff involved in oxygen delivery systems may be asked to participate by sharing information about their current practices and experiences.
Trial Parameters
Brief Summary
REAL-MOXY is a set of 5 mixed methods studies designed to understand how oxygen and pulse oximetry are used (or not used) at a facility level, to identify opportunities and barriers for strengthening oxygen systems for beneficiaries, users and managers.
Eligibility Criteria
Sub-study 1: Research Question: What are the baseline pulse oximetry and oxygen practices for children admitted to participating health facilities, and what is the level of institutional readiness for oxygen service delivery? Which facilities, representative of high- and low-performing facilities and different levels of care and facility types, can be selected for additional investigation to understand current functioning of oxygen systems? Setting and Population: The broader MOXY program baseline cross-sectional assessments involve 9 countries. We have selected 6 MOXY countries for the mixed methods studies outlined in this protocol - Nigeria, Uganda, Liberia, Rwanda, Cambodia and Lao PDR - based on pre-existing research collaborations, and with the aim of representing broadly different geographical contexts. Baseline assessments are being conducted in all facilities participating in the MOXY program in each of the 6 study countries. From this data set, we will analyse primary and sec