Texte oral et politique chez les Dii du Nord-Cameroun

National audienc

Quelles étaient les fonctions des plateformes de Djaba-Hosséré (Nord-Cameroun) ?

Au cœur de l’espace occupé par la chefferie (dìì) de Djaba au début du xixe siècle se dresse une vingtaine de plateformes aux fonctions énigmatiques. S’agit-il de tertres funéraires, de socles de cases ou, comme certains informateurs l’ont suggéré, de kpə̀’ə̀n, des édifices en relation avec l’exercice du pouvoir ? Dans la perspective de répondre à cette question, nous avons sondé l’un de ces tertres et cherché à en apprendre davantage sur les kpə̀’ə̀n en leur dédiant quelques enquêtes. Les travaux archéologiques engagés, combinés à l’information ethnographique, amèneront à privilégier l’une des hypothèses fonctionnelles formulées. Ils se montreront toutefois insuffisants pour éliminer les hypothèses alternatives.The very heart of the space occupied by the Djaba chiefdom during the early nineteenth century holds some twenty tabular structures, the function of which is enigmatic. Are they burial mounds, hut bases, or kpə̀’ə̀n – those buildings associated with the exercise of power and evoked by some informants ? In the aim of answering this question, we have excavated a test-pit on one of these buildings and tried to learn more about these kpə̀’ə̀n by dedicating them some surveys. The archaeological work undertaken, associated with the ethnographic data collected, will lead to favour a hypothesis. However, they will be not be sufficient to reject the alternative assumptions

The effectiveness of checklists and error reporting systems in enhancing patient safety and reducing medical errors in hospital settings: A narrative review

Objectives: This narrative review aimed to explore the impact of checklists and error reporting systems on hospital patient safety and medical errors. Methods: A systematic search of academic databases from 2013 to 2023 was conducted, and peer-reviewed studies meeting inclusion criteria were assessed for methodological rigor. The review highlights evidence supporting the efficacy of checklists in reducing medication errors, surgical complications, and other adverse events. Error reporting systems foster transparency, encouraging professionals to report incidents and identify systemic vulnerabilities. Results: Checklists and error reporting systems are interconnected. Interprofessional collaboration is emphasized in checklist implementation. In this review, limitations arise due to the different methodologies used in the articles and potential publication bias. In addition, language restrictions may exclude valuable non-English research. While positive impacts are evident, success depends on organizational culture and resources. Conclusions: This review contributes to patient safety knowledge by examining the relevant literature, emphasizing the importance of interventions, and calling for further research into their effectiveness across diverse healthcare and cultural settings. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for healthcare providers to optimize patient safety outcomes