© 2026 KNUST Research Atlas. All rights reserved.

Back to Search
Profile photo of Edward Appiah Boateng

Edward Appiah Boateng

Nursing

View Official KNUST Profile

About

Edward Appiah Boateng is a registered nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Ghana and a Foundation Fellow of the Ghana College of Nurses and Midwives. He obtained BSc in Nursing at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST). He obtained MSc in Advanced Nursing at the University of Nottingham (UoN), UK, as a Commonwealth Scholar. He was awarded PhD in Nursing Studies at the University of Nottingham, UK, in December 2016.Edward has collaborated with several researchers to undertake research projects and has published in reputable, peer-reviewed journals. His research interests are in non-communicable diseases, mainly chronic kidney disease and qualitative research methods. Edward is involved in the teaching and research supervision of undergraduate and postgraduate students in the Department of Nursing, KNUST. He also provides relevant service to KNUST, Ghana and the international community.

Research Summary

(inferred from publications by AI)

The researcher's work spans a broad range of healthcare domains, encompassing maternal and perinatal health interventions, global maternal and child health studies, intergenerational care, and mental health support. Key themes include interventions in critical areas such as pain management for pediatric children and diabetes management for older adults. The research also delves into the impact of COVID-19 on patient safety and mental health. By examining diverse methodologies from qualitative studies, systematic reviews, and descriptive surveys, the researcher contributes to understanding healthcare challenges and solutions across different settings.

Research Themes

All Papers

Nurses and midwives’ experiences of using non-pharmacological interventions for labour pain management: a qualitative study in Ghana(2019)
Perceptions and attitudes of women in the perinatal period towards male midwives in a rural district of Ghana: a descriptive, exploratory qualitative study(2024)
Decision-making experiences of patients with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) regarding treatment in Ghana: a qualitative study(2018)
Decision making in end stage kidney disease (ESKD) in Ghana : exploring patient and clinician perspectives(2016)
THE IMPACT OF DIALYSIS MODALITY ON QUALITY OF LIFE: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW(2011)
A qualitative study on the lived experiences of individuals with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) accessing haemodialysis in Northern Ghana(2024)
A Qualitative Study on the Lived Experiences of Individuals with End-Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD) Accessing Haemodialysis in Northern Ghana(2023)
A qualitative study on the perceived barriers to accessing End-Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD) treatment in Northern Ghana: Perspectives of Healthcare Providers(2024)
A Qualitative Study on Nurses' Caring Experiences With Individuals With Kidney Failure Receiving Haemodialysis(2025)
Should I stay or should I go? A systematic review of factors that influence healthcare students' decisions around study abroad programmes(2016)
Perceptions of patients with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) and their informal caregivers on palliative care as a treatment option: a qualitative study(2020)
Perceptions of patients with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) and their informal caregivers on palliative care as a treatment option: a qualitative study(2020)
Perceptions of patients with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) and their informal caregivers on palliative care as a treatment option: a qualitative study(2020)
Perceptions of patients with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) and their informal caregivers on palliative care as a treatment option: a qualitative study(2020)
Perceptions of patients with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) and their informal caregivers on palliative care as a treatment option: a qualitative study(2020)
A qualitative study on the experiences of family caregivers of children with End Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD)(2024)
Lived experiences and coping strategies of persons seeking infertility treatment in the Kumasi metropolis: a descriptive phenomenological study(2023)
Experiences of family caregivers of people with spinal cord injury at the neurosurgical units of the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital, Ghana(2023)
Tracer study to assess the employability of graduates and quality of a nursing program: A descriptive cross-sectional survey(2024)
Employability of Nursing and Midwifery Graduates: A descriptive cross-sectional Survey(2023)
Expectations, experiences and challenges of nursing students using the virtual learning medium during the COVID-19 pandemic: A descriptive phenomenological study(2024)
“She is My Work”: Caregiving for Older Adults With Hypertension and Diabetes Mellitus(2023)
“I Experience Very Sharp Pain but It’s On and Off”: A Phenomenological Study of Postoperative Pain Experiences of Patients in Ghana(2019)
Qualitative study on nurse preceptors’ preparedness, roles and familiarity with the basic principles of teaching and learning in a district hospital in Ghana(2025)
A qualitative study on the perceived barriers to accessing haemodialysis for patients with kidney failure (KF) in Northern Ghana: perspectives of healthcare providers(2025)
Pain expectations, experiences and coping strategies used by post-operative patients: A descriptive phenomenological study(2025)
Pain Expectations, Experiences and Coping Strategies Used By Post-operative Patients: A Descriptive Phenomelogical Study(2024)
Children’s Nurses’ Knowledge and Attitudes on Paediatric Pain: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Survey in a Developing Country(2020)
Factors influencing knowledge levels among hypertensive patients receiving treatment at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Kumasi, Ghana: a cross-sectional study.(2020)
Perspectives of Family Caregivers on Healthcare Provided to Older Adults With Hypertension and/or Diabetes Mellitus in Ghana(2024)
The Experiences of Parents of Children with Sickle Cell Disease in a Metropolis in Ghana(2023)
The psychosocial experiences of pregnant women in the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic: A retrospective qualitative study(2024)
Nurses’ Refusal to Report Medication Administration Errors in a Ghanaian Municipality: Uncovering the Barriers with a Quantitative Approach(2024)

Collaboration Network

f1ede13b-c4f5-4eed-ad14-2461cf12768b
Research Collaboration Map
Collaboration Frequency
Less
More

About This Profile

This profile is generated from publicly available publication metadata and is intended for research discovery purposes. Themes, summaries, and trajectories are inferred computationally and may not capture the full scope of the lecturer's work. For authoritative information, please refer to the official KNUST profile.