Abubakar Kabir

Posterior Spinal Cord Drift Following C3 to C6 Laminectomy in Patients with CSM at the National Orthopaedic Hospital Dala Kano Nigeria

Kawu Ahidjo Abdulkadiri, Abubakar Kabir, Nurudeen Aminu Muhammad, Sani Abdullahi Tsoho, Mamman Muhammad Lawal, Chiroma Muhammad Musa & Aremu Abdurrahman Bolaji · Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · 2026

Background: Cervical laminectomy is an indirect decompression technique for cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM) that relies on posterior displacement of the spinal cord—commonly referred to as “cord drift.” However, the extent of cord drift and its relationship with functional...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajmah/2026/v24i71400

Symptom Clusters of Examination Anxiety and Their Association with Academic Performance Among Pioneer Nursing Students in Northern Nigeria: A Cross-Sectional Study

Ibrahim Ashafura Musa, Abubakar Kabir, Lawali Yasir Ladan & Aisha Isah Muhammed · Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health · 2026

Background: Examination anxiety is common among nursing students, but limited evidence describes whether symptoms form distinct profiles among pioneer cohorts. Objective: The present study identifies examination-anxiety symptom clusters among pioneer nursing students, examine pre...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrnh/2026/v9i1381

Prospects and Problems of Migrating from Physical Case Notes to Electronic Record Systems in the Spine Clinic in Nigeria: A Cross-sectional Study of 40 Healthcare Workers

Kawu Ahidjo Abdulkadiri, Abubakar Kabir, Nurudeen Aminu Muhammad, Sani Abdullahi Tsoho, Mamman Muhammad Lawal, Chiroma Muhammad Musa & Aremu Abdurrahman Bolaji · Asian Journal of Orthopaedic Research · 2026

Background: The transition from paper-based medical records to electronic medical records (EMRs) is a central component of modern healthcare digitisation. In Nigeria, however, this transition faces specific challenges related to infrastructure, training, and user acceptance. This...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajorr/2026/v9i2277

Patient Satisfaction with Spine Outpatient Clinic Visit at the National Orthopaedic Hospital Dala Kano, Nigeria: A Cross-Sectional Study

Kawu Ahidjo Abdulkadiri, Abubakar Kabir, Nurudeen Aminu Muhammad, Sani Abdullahi Tsoho, Mamman Muhammad Lawal, Chiroma Muhammad Musa & Aremu Abdurrahman Bolaji · Asian Journal of Orthopaedic Research · 2026

Background: Patient satisfaction is a critical indicator of healthcare quality and is increasingly used to evaluate service delivery, particularly in outpatient settings, where patient-provider interaction is central to care. However, satisfaction levels in specialised spine clin...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajorr/2026/v9i2275

Assessment of Academic Stress and Coping Mechanisms among Entry-level Nursing Students in Nigeria: Baseline Findings from the Pioneer Cohort at Abdulrashid Dankoli College of Nursing Sciences, Kaduna

Ibrahim Ashafura Musa, Abubakar Kabir, Lawal Yasir Ladan & Abel Ranti Mary · Asian Journal of Research in Nursing and Health · 2026

Nursing education is academically demanding and psychologically taxing, yet limited research exists on stress among entry-level nursing students in Nigeria's newly established institutions. This study assessed academic stress levels, identified predominant stressors, and examined...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajrnh/2026/v9i1277