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The experiences of final year student nurses of a higher education institution in the Western Cape regarding their preparedness for psychiatric clinical placement
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
In South Africa, mental health nursing forms part of the basic (pre-registration) education of Professional Nurses, in order to equip them for employment as general nurses in the comprehensive health services of the country. ...
Quality of service analysis towards development of a model for primary-level maternity care in Ibadan, Nigeria
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
The unacceptable high rate of maternal and neonatal deaths in Nigeria has been persistently unabated. Therefore, the present quality of maternal care evident by the magnitude of severe maternal/neonatal morbidity and ...
Assessing and comparing the effectiveness of treatment for multidrug resistant tuberculosis between specialized TB hospital in-patient and general outpatient clinic settings within the Western Cape Province, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
Background: Multidrug resistant tuberculosis (MDR TB) is a growing threat
globally. The large increase in the incidence and prevalence of MDR TB in
South Africa in recent years has impacted on the way in which MDR TB ...
The association between perceived stress, coping styles and personality traits in a sample of Psychology Honours students
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
Literature identified Psychology students to be vulnerable to the stress associated with
professional postgraduate studies and the nature of multiple processes. Less research has been
conducted on Honours students as a ...
Effectiveness of a Structured Circuit Class therapy model in stroke rehabilitation: A single blind randomized controlled trial
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
Stroke is a debilitating medical and neurological condition. It is the leading cause of
adult disability worldwide. Disability from stroke covers the three key classifications of
the WHO-ICF framework on human function ...
Practice theory for teaching-learning of spiritual care in the undergraduate nursing programme at a higher education institution in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
Literature attest that holistic approach to care is the best way to ensure that all human needs,
including spiritual needs are taken care of. As such holistic approach to care accepts the notion
of "wholeness" nature of ...
The development of guidelines for social workers involved in early childhood development within the Department of Social Development
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
Social workers employed by the Department of Social Development in South Africa are tasked with the provision of a broad spectrum of social services and may specialise in fields, such as welfare planning, which involves ...
Health promotion : the design of a School Health Index Score Card to assess psychosocial health and well-being in early childhood development at primary schools
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
Schools, world-wide, have been regarded as important settings for health promotion and health education. Research indicate that schools constitute a crucial setting for programmes that aim at promoting the health of children, ...