Best Researcher Award
David Odada
Aga Khan University Hospital Nairobi, Kenya
David Odada is a nursing professional based at Aga Khan University Hospital Nairobi, Kenya, whose research falls within the Nursing and Health Professions subject area. He is recognised in the International Academic Achievements & Awards programme under the Best Researcher Award category [1].
Abstract
This article presents a scholarly overview of David Odada’s academic profile in connection with the Best Researcher Award. Indexed bibliometric data records four documents, 29 citations, and an h-index of 2 [1]. His work is associated with nursing practice and the health professions in a tertiary teaching hospital setting in Kenya [3].
Keywords
Nursing, Health Professions, Clinical Practice, Epidemiology, Kenya, Aga Khan University Hospital, Research Recognition.
Introduction
Aga Khan University Hospital Nairobi is a private, not-for-profit teaching hospital and a major clinical training site in East Africa [3]. Researchers working in such institutions contribute evidence that connects daily patient care with wider health system questions. David Odada is a clinical nurse at the hospital and is included in the International Academic Achievements & Awards programme in recognition of his scholarly activity [4].
Research Profile
Published profile material states that Odada completed his nursing diploma in 2006, began work at Aga Khan University Hospital Nairobi soon afterwards, and later pursued a master’s degree in epidemiology at Kenyatta University [4]. He has also served as the hospital nurses’ representative to the Nursing Association of Kenya [4]. His scholarly identity is linked through an ORCID record and a Scopus author profile [2].
Research Contributions
Odada’s contributions sit at the intersection of clinical nursing and epidemiological training, an approach that supports evidence-informed practice. Areas relevant to his profile include:
- Nursing practice within a tertiary hospital environment.
- Application of epidemiological methods to health questions.
- Professional representation and engagement within the Kenyan nursing community [4].
Publications
Scopus lists four documents under author ID 57858981800 [1]. Individual records, with their identifiers, may be accessed through the author profile and the associated ORCID works list [2]. Persistent identifiers for each article are available through the DOI system [5].
Research Impact
The 29 recorded citations and an h-index of 2 indicate that part of his output has been referenced by other researchers [1]. These figures are modest in absolute terms and should be read in the context of an early-career, practice-based research profile within the nursing discipline.
Award Suitability
Consideration for the Best Researcher Award is supported by several factors:
- An indexed publication record with verifiable citations.
- Combined clinical and epidemiological training.
- Affiliation with a recognised teaching hospital.
Conclusion
David Odada’s profile reflects a nursing researcher whose work is documented in international indexing databases and linked to a leading East African teaching hospital. His recognition under the Best Researcher Award acknowledges contributions to nursing and health professions scholarship [1].
External Links
References
- Elsevier. (n.d.). Scopus author details: David Odada, Author ID 57858981800. Scopus.
https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57858981800
- ORCID. (n.d.). David Odada (ORCID iD 0000-0003-0114-9774). ORCID.
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0114-9774
- Surgical site infections post cesarean section and associated risk factors: a retrospective case-control study at a tertiary hospital in Kenya.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590088923000665
- Reducing the rate of central line-associated bloodstream infections; a quality improvement project.
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12879-023-08744-5
- Implementation and evaluation of infection prevention and control training in sub-Saharan Africa.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41211090/