About

Dr. David Tenkorang-Twum, a Lecturer of University of Ghana, had his State Registered nursing education at Koforidua Nursing and Midwifery Training College between 1998-2001. Between 2001 and 2004 he worked in Koforidua Regional Hospital Theatre as a staff nurse. Proceeded to Komfo Anokye Nurse Anaesthesia Training College in 2005 and trained as Certified Registered Anaesthethist. In 2009 he was admitted to University of Ghana, Legon and graduated with Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Further, he graduated with Master of Philosophy in Nursing in the same University. He also completed his Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (Ph.D) at The University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg-South Africa and Post-doctoral practical fellowship attachment at the University of Alberta, Edmonton-Canada. He has 24 years of post qualification experience. He become the Head of Department of Anaesthesia for Seven (7) years before joining the Adult Health Department of School of Nursing and Midwifery, College of Health Sciences-University of Ghana in 2018. He has won a record 4 times Postgraduate Merit Award from University of Witwatersrand and  Queen Elizabeth II Scholarship, becoming a QES Scholar of Universities of Albertha, Canada.
 

Education and Qualification

Post-Doctoral Fellowship Practical Attainment 
University of Alberta, Canada

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg-South Africa

Master of Philosophy (MPHIL) 
University of Ghana- Legon

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSC)
University of Ghana 
 

Research Areas

Anaesthesia and Surgical Safety 
Pain Management and vaso-occlusive crises among Sickle Cell patients 
Patient Safety, Quality of Life, and System Management

Research Projects

    1.    Developing Workload Assessment Tool for Nurses & Midwives in Ghana: A Case Study of Emergency Nurses
    2.    Work-related Factors Influencing the Quality of Life and Quality of Work Life of Nurses and Midwives
    3.    Demographic Correlates of Quality of Life and Quality of Work Life of Nurses and Midwives in Ghana
    4.    Socioeconomic Factors, Quality of Life and Quality of Work Life among Nurses and Midwives: Evidence from Ghana.
    5.    Challenges of Pre-Anaesthetic Assessment in Low-Resource Settings: A Qualitative Study
    6.    Challenges of Pre-Anaesthetic Assessment in Ghana: A Qualitative Exploratory Descriptive Study
    7.    The Role of Anaesthetic Documentation in Enhancing Perioperative Care in Low-Resource Settings: Evidence from Ghana
    8.    Disparities in Pre- and Post-Anaesthesia Assessment Practices Across Ghanaian Hospitals: A National Survey of Anaesthesia                 Practitioners
 

Publications

Health-Seeking Behavior of Persons with Chronic Hepatitis B in Peri-Urban Ghana: Application of the Health Belief Model
Adjei, C. A., Ampem, K. D., Dzansi, G., Tenkorang-Twum, D. & Klutse, K. D., 1 Apr 2024, In: SAGE Open. 14, 2
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

The impact of strike action by Ghana registered nurses and midwives on the access to and utilization of healthcare services
Ampofo, P. O., Tenkorang-Twum, D., Adjorlolo, S., Chandi, M. G., Wuni, F. K., Asiedu, E., Kukula, V. A. & Opoku, S., Oct 2022, In: PLOS ONE. 17, 10 October, e0275661.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

Awareness, treatment, control, and determinants of dyslipidemia among adults in China
Opoku, S., Gan, Y., Yobo, E. A., Tenkorang-Twum, D., Yue, W., Wang, Z. & Lu, Z., Dec 2021, In: Scientific Reports. 11, 1, 10056.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article

Tenkorang-Twum, D., Atibila, F., & Gyapong, P. (2024). Analysis of the Ghanaian Heath System and Patients Safety within the IHI 2024(2), 1-9. https://doi.org/10.69600/GJN MID.v01.102.01-09.

Tenkorang-Twum, D., Atibila, F. & Gyapong, P.(2024). Examination of Patient Safety and Experience in Ghanaian Healthcare Facilities. Ghana Journal of Nursing and Midwifery (GJNMID), 2024 (2), 21-29. https://doi.org/10.69600/GJNMID.v01.i02.21-30.

Courses Taught

NURS 710 - Seminar Presentations 
NURS 634/636
GNUR 404 
NURS 364
GNUR 304
GNUR 301
NURS 251
NURS 256