Counselling on Healthcare Management: Imperative on the use of   Modern, Technology in Saving Life in Esierebom Primary Health Centre, Calabar South Local Government Area, Cross River State, Nigeria

Authors

  • Effiom, Bassey Ekeng University of Calabar image/svg+xml Author
  • Effiom, Awat Bassey Department of Guidance and Counseling, Faculty of Educational Foundations Studies, University of Calabar, Calabar Nigeria Author
  • Uwa, Nkoyo Nyong Department of Guidance and Counseling, Faculty of Educational Foundations Studies, University of Calabar, Calabar Nigeria Author
  • Inyang, Florence Bassey Department of Guidance and Counseling, Faculty of Educational Foundations Studies, University of Calabar, Calabar Nigeria Author
  • Eso, Ikouwem John Department of Guidance and Counseling, Faculty of Educational Foundations Studies, University of Calabar, Calabar Nigeria Author
  • Anwah Isaac Anwah Department of Guidance and Counseling, Faculty of Educational Foundations Studies, University of Calabar, Calabar Nigeria Author
  • Elizabeth G. Akpama Department of Guidance and Counseling, Faculty of Educational Foundations Studies, University of Calabar, Calabar Nigeria Author
  • Godwin Micheal Ubi Department of Genetic and Biotechnology, University of Calabar Calabar Nigeria Author
  • Alderline B. Bassey Faculty of Law, University of Calabar, Calabar Nigeria Author

Keywords:

Healthcare, Counseling, Management, technology, primary health care, Esierebom

Abstract

This study explores the impact of counselling on healthcare management in Esierebom primary health centre, calabar south local government area, with a focus on leveraging modern technology to enhance patient outcome. The research investigate how technology –based interventions, health application and electronics health records, can improve patient engagement, adherence to treatment plans, and overall health outcome. The studies also examine the roles of counselling in promoting healthy behaviour, managing chronic condition, addressing mental health concerns. This empowers patients to take a more active role in managing their health, improving engagement and adherence to treatment plans. The findings of this research will contribute to the development of effective strategies for integrating technology into primary healthcare settings, ultimately improving the quality of care in patients outcome.

Author Biography

  • Effiom, Bassey Ekeng, University of Calabar

    Department of Guidance and Counseling, Faculty of Educational Foundations Studies, 

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2025-05-17

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Effiom, Bassey Ekeng, Effiom, Awat Bassey, Uwa, Nkoyo Nyong, Inyang, Florence Bassey, Eso, Ikouwem John, Anwah Isaac Anwah, Elizabeth G. Akpama, Godwin Micheal Ubi, & Alderline B. Bassey. (2025). Counselling on Healthcare Management: Imperative on the use of   Modern, Technology in Saving Life in Esierebom Primary Health Centre, Calabar South Local Government Area, Cross River State, Nigeria. IOASD Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2(2), 100-102. https://ioasdjmps.com/index.php/ioasdjmps/article/view/35