Applying the three delays qualitative model to sepsis care seeking and emergency care in a private hospital in Lagos, Nigeria.

ABSTRACT: Sepsis remains a leading cause of death among hospitalized and critically ill patients in Nigeria. Despite progress in antimicrobial therapy access and emergency resuscitative care, it continues to account for a significant proportion of death and disability in low and middle-income countries and represents a significant burden of disease. This study aimed to define the factors impacting patient care-seeking and clinician emergency care practices for septic patients at a private hospital in Lagos, Nigeria. The study explored barriers to providing care among clinicians in group discussions using the three-delays model. Patients or caregivers completed in-depth interviews to explain barriers to seeking care. The study used pilot-tested, semi-structured group/interview guides to facilitate da

SUBMITTER: Fasina-Ayoola A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12382053 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature