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The ability of the primary health care nurse to diagnose Tuberculosis in children

Vellema, Susara Catharina (Riensie) (2009-08-25)

Tuberculosis (TB) has re-emerged as a major worldwide public health challenge in the last decade with an increasing incidence amongst children. The diagnosis of TB in children is difficult as the presentation is not always ...
Adherence to infection control standards by nurses in a specific hospital in Manzini, Swaziland

Simelane, Sibusiso Chalazela (2015-01)

The purpose of the study was to develop practice guidelines to promote adherence to infection control standards in a specific hospital in Manzini, Swaziland. It was a qualitative, descriptive and explanatory design which ...
Assessment of knowledge and attitudes towards health research among nurses working in public health facilities in Botswana

Sekoto, Tumelano (2020-01)

Nurses as professionals and front-liners in patient care should possess good knowledge about health research, as this is critical in improving patient outcomes. The purpose of this study was to determine the level of ...
The assessment of the continuing professional development of nurses at a selected public hospital in KwaZulu-Natal

Pillay, Deshnee (2017-11)

Background: The Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Framework established by the South African Nursing Council (SANC) states that organisations have a responsibility to create enabling environments in which the ...
A career profile of persons who completed the B.Cur programme at the Medical University of Southern Africa in the decade 1985-1994

Mokoena, Joyce (1999-06)

A survey by means of mailed questionnaires was conducted to compile a career profile of persons who completed the B.Cur programme at Medunsa. The sample consisted of all the nurses who had completed the B.Cur. programme ...
Collaboration between traditional healers and nurse practitioners in primary health care in Maseru Health Service Area - Lesotho

Makoa, E. T. (2000-02)

The purpose of the study was to explore and describe the existing relationship between traditional healers and nurse practitioners in Maseru Health Service Area in Lesotho and also to determine why people consult traditional ...
The concept 'nursing': a visual concept map for teaching

Mottian, Sundira Devi (2020)

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to develop a visual concept map that could assist nurse educators in explaining the concept ‘nursing’ so that students have a similar understanding, meaning and interpretation ...
Evidence-based guidelines to promote the health and safety of health care workers in selected public hospitals in the Tshwane health care district in Gauteng, South Africa

Sehume, Odilia Monica Mamane (2016-11)

The purpose of this research was to investigate occupational health and safety challenges and their impact on health care workers (HCWs) in selected public hospitals from the Gauteng Province, South Africa. Method: A ...
Factors contributing to the negative behaviours of nurses in a specific public health care facility in Namibia

Tomas, Nestor Petrus Namulo (2017-09)

It is important for nurses to show acceptable behaviour when interacting with the patients. The purpose of this study was to explore and describe the factors that contribute to nurses’ negative behaviour when rendering ...
Hypertensive patients' perceptions about hypertension support groups in Carletonville district

Daka, Mamphohu Mary (2009-08-25)

A quantitative, descriptive and exploratory study was undertaken. The purpose was to explore and describe the perceptions of hypertensive patients regarding hypertension support groups in Carletonville District in order ...
The impact of the rights and obligations of nurses on patient care in a critical setting in Gauteng Province

Tsatsane, Meriam Semanki (2014-06)

This study explored and described the impact of the rights and obligations of nurses on the delivery of quality patient care in a clinical setting. Quantitative research approach was utilised. Data was collected using a ...
The lived experiences of nurses with perfomance reviews in a public hospital in the Eastern Cape Province : a phenominological approach

Xego, Siziwe Winnifred (2016-11)

Performance Management and Development System (PMDS) is a process of harnessing human and material resources within an organisation to ensure maximum performance to achieve the desired results of improved quality of health ...
Mixed method: exploration of caring practices related to the management of patients with chronic pain within the primary health care setting

Makua, Mogalagadi Rachel (2014-12-10)

Aim of the study is to explore the role caring practices within the nurse-patient relationship, in facilitating effective chronic pain management in the primary health care context. Objectives are to analyse the current ...
Nurses' experiences regarding in-patients who attempt or succeed in committing suicide in a general hospital in Gauteng, South Africa.

Matandela, Mirriam (2014-02)

The study explored the experiences of nurses regarding in-patients who attempt or succeed in committing suicide in a general hospital. The purpose of the study was to design support guidelines for the nurses who care for ...
The nurses’ experience of possible HIV infection after injury and / or exposure on duty

Roets, Lizeth; Ziady, L.E. (AOSIS, 2008)

The purpose of the research was to describe the experience of nurses in the studied hospital who had been exposed to possible HIV infection during injury or exposure on duty. A qualitative phenomenological descriptive ...
School health nursing at Msunduzi Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal: teachers' perspective

Buthelezi, Nelisiwe (2022-01)

The Integrated School Health Policy (ISHP) is designed to promote the health of students; identify and prevent health problems and injuries, and ensure care for students. School health nurses have an important role in ...
Team-patient communication of information and support at the Breast Cancer Clinic of the Johannesburg Hospital

Levin, Debra (1997-11)

This study addresses the effectiveness of communication between the team (doctors, sisters and social workers) and patients at the Breast Cancer Clinic of the Johannesburg Hospital. Tue needs of patients were highlighted, ...
Utilisation of the Road to Health Chart to improve the health of children under five years of age

Mudau, Tshimangadzo Selina (2010-11)

The objectives of this study were to determine the nature of data recorded on the Road to Health Card (RtHC) and its utilisation by nurses at primary health care setting, comparing it with norms and standards on the RtHC ...
Workplace wellness for HIV/AIDS affected nurses in South Africa

Roets, Lizeth (2013)

Purpose: The development of a framework for a workplace wellness programme for HIV/AIDS infected and/or affected nurses in South Africa, who comprise registered nurses and midwives, enrolled staff nurses and auxiliary ...

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