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'n Ondersoek na die behoeffes van studentverpleegkundiges met betrekking tot die ontwikkeling van basiese studievaardighede.
(University of Western Cape, 1997)Die grondgedagte vir hierdie studie spruit voort uit die verantwoordelikheid van die verpleegdosente om die vermoëns van studentverpleegkundiges tot selfgerigte studie te ontwikkel. Selfgerigte studie vereis onder andere, ... -
Nurses experiences of abortion: An exploratory study of nurses experiences in assisting with termination of pregnancy in South Africa and Zambia.
(University of Western Cape, 1999)The legislation of abortion in many countries, allowing women the right to decide to terminate pregnancy, has introduced an unfamiliar situation to the medical professionals, especially nurses and doctors who are the ... -
'n Ondersoek in verband met die voorkoms van post- traumatiese stressteuring by kinders in die Wes-Kaap
(University of Western Cape, 2000)Hierdie studie is 'n poging om die probleem synde die voorkoms van Post Traumatiese Stressteuring (PTSS) by kinders in die Wes-Kaap aan te spreek. Dit is 'n retrospektiewe studie wat baseer word op die inligting wat vanuit ... -
An inquiry into the feasibility of integration of the advanced midwifery and neonatology clinical nurse specialist in the district health system: the Zambian experience
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)Research has shown that there is a problem in the delivery of quality care in maternal and child health services in Zambia. The 1996 Zambia demographic and health survey estimated maternal mortality rate as high as 649 per ... -
Workplace violence: an exploratory study into nurses interpretations and responses to violence and abuse in trauma and emergency departments
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)Violence in society has reached epidemic level and has permeated the walls of the workplace. Workplace violence has also spread across all occupations, especially those dealing with the public, and has escalated over the ... -
Community- based service-learning through reflective practice.
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)Domestic violence is a pervasive problem in South Africa. The School of Nursing at the University of Western Cape has responded to the challenge of training sensitive, knowledgeable and skilled health personnel by developing ... -
An assessment of the knowledge and practice of registered midwives regarding policy guidelines for routine episiotomies at two academic, state tertiary hospitals in the Western Cape.
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)An episiotomy is the surgical incision of the perineum. As far is known, was this procedure was done as early as 17 41. Sir Fielding Quid, was the first person to describe this procedure in his "Treatise of Midwifery in ... -
An explorative study of the experiences and the reasons why health workers report a needle stick injury
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)The aim of the study was to explore the reasons why health workers reported their occupationally acquired needle stick injury. The secondary reasons for this study was to be able to identify the factors that contributed ... -
The knowledge, skills and attributes of facilitators of psychotherapeutic groups for children
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)Because children have different needs and function differently from adults, special training for leaders of children's groups is required. Child group psychotherapy is a unique treatment modality and it requires specific ... -
An assessment of the adherence to guidelines for the management of asthma exacerbations in selected primary healthcare facilities in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)Asthma is described as a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways. Recurrent episodes of acute attacks or exacerbation may occur in susceptible individuals. Asthma could be a controllable disorder and most people with ... -
A phenomenological study of vicarious trauma experienced by caregivers working with children in a place of safety in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)The aim of this study was to investigate vicarious trauma experienced by caregivers working with children in residential care, who were victims of sexual abuse or assault. The objectives of the study were to determine the ... -
A systematic review on maternal and neonatal outcomes of ingested herbal and homeopathic remedies used during pregnancy, birth and breastfeeding
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)Herbal and homeopathic compounds have been used to aid in childbearing and pregnancy for centuries. Much of this information is anecdotal and lacks scientific support, making it difficult to evaluate safety and efficacy. ... -
Stress and coping strategies amongst registered nurses working in a South African tertiary hospital
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)A survey of the literature revealed that althougth a great deal of research has been carried out relating to stress and coping internationally, little has been written about nurses in South Africa. The aim of this study ... -
An investigation into patients perceptions of contributing factors towards their aggressive and violent behaviour after admission to a mental health facility
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)Aggressive and violent behaviour in inpatient mental health facilities is found worldwide and is a frequent and serious clinical and nursing care problem. Despite the importance of international research findings and ... -
Experiencing night shift nursing: a daylight view
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)This study focused on nurses who work the night shift, and on some of the aspects of their lives. The objectives of the study were to identify and describe these experiences with specific reference to the physical, social ... -
A descriptive study to evaluate the effect of guidelines used by counsellors to improve adherence to antiretroviral therapy in the private sector
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)A problem was identified at Aid for AIDS (AfA) whereby some doctors requested a change in treatment within less than a year after their patients started antiretroviral therapy. The requests were normally based on treatment ... -
The perceptions, knowledge and experiences of breast-feeding women living with HIV/AIDS in the Oshakati district - Northern Namibia
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)Women, who are HIV-positive, may transmit the virus to their babis during labour and through breast milk. HIV-positive mothers have to be counselled and encouraged to make informed decisions about the feeding of their ... -
A cross-sectional survey to assess the competence of students registered for the B.Cur. programme at the University of the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2007)The purpose of this study was to describe the extent to which the B.Cur. programme at the University of the Western Cape prepared graduating learners for professional competence. The results of the study indicated progression ... -
The experiences of spouses living with clinically depressed partners
(2008)This study explored the lived experience of spouses living with depressed partners. A qualitative phenomenological, exploratory study design was used to explore the lived experience of the spouses, identifying the coping ... -
Undergraduate nurses' experience of the family health assessment as a learning opportunity
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)This phenomenological study explored the lived experiences of undergraduate community health nursing students at the University of the Western Cape who conducted a family health assessment learning task in communities ...
