In this quantitative study emphasis is placed on the role of the nurse as a member of the rehabilitation team. Furthermore, the role of the nurse in patient education as well as the importance of effective patient education ...
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation is a skill that all registered nurses
should maintain. In South Africa, a new healthcare trend towards
accreditation in this skill is emerging. It is assumed that nurses are
competent in ...
The contribution of general diagnostic imaging in the diagnosis and clinical management of patients in rural hospitals of South Africa is enormous. To provide high quality diagnostic imaging services for specific contexts ...
The study explored the cultural care beliefs, values and attitudes among Shangaans relating
to hypertension.
The study aimed to describe the cultural values, beliefs and practices such as taboos, rituals and ...
Correct and consistent condom use is an effective strategy for the reduction of adolescent pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases. The purpose of this study was to describe the factors that contribute to unsafe sex ...
The tenn Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) encompasses a spectrum of patients who present with chest
discomfort or other symptoms caused by myocardial ischemia or infarction. Since critical or acute
care nurses care for ...
Intra-aortic balloonpump (IABP) counterpulsation therapy is a volume displacement device
designed to provide partial assistance to the left ventricle of the heart. Critical care nurses
are expected to manage IABP therapy. ...
The aim of this study was to investigate sexual activity as well as contraceptive knowledge and use among termination of pregnancy (TOP) clients at Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital’s TOP clinic in the province of KwaZulu-Natal ...
The objectives of this study were to identify leadership competencies required by health
services leaders, determine the role of mentorship in leadership development and,
make recommendations for succession planning in ...
In hierdie beskrywende, verkennende en kontekstuele studie is ondersoek gedoen na redes
waarom opgeleide intensiewesorgverpleegkundiges uit die intensiewesorgomgewing bedank en
buite die intensiewesorgomgewing werk in ...
The purpose of this study was to develop strategies to overcome the challenges in the management of large intensive care units (ICUs). Qualitative, research was conducted to explore and describe the challenges and needs ...
Research has shown that, worldwide the nursing profession is faced with image-related
challenges impacting on its status, prestige, power and the ability to attract more young
and suitably qualified students to nursing. ...