Magister Curationis - MCur: Recent submissions
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Nurses’ attitudes towards family importance in psychiatric care in a selected psychiatric hospital in the Western Cape Province
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)The family is regarded as a valued resource in the psychiatric care of mental health care users to promote recovery. However, nurses working in psychiatric care have varying attitudes about the importance of the family ... -
Nursing students’ self-reported knowledge of bioscience and its relevance to clinical practice
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)Bioscience subjects remain a significant problem in preregistration nursing programmes worldwide. Bioscience subjects are essential as they allow nurses to have a clear understanding of the patient’s condition and ultimately ... -
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 ... -
Undergraduate midwifery students’ perceived readiness to conduct fetal surveillance at a University in the Western Cape
(University of Western Cape, 2021)Fetal surveillance (FS) helps midwives to predict the well-being of the fetus during labour and its relationship with uterine contractions as labour progresses. Incorrect use of surveillance apparatus and wrong interpretation ... -
Investigating the self-reported reasons for absenteeism of nurses working in a facility for intellectually disabled persons in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)Background: Absenteeism is a worldwide problem in health care facilities. Absenteeism results in low standard of care and in the dissatisfaction of clients as routine care activities tend to be disrupted due to the shortage ... -
Understanding nursing students’ experiences of online learning at a university in South Africa during the Covid-19 pandemic
(University of Western Cape, 2021)Digital integration is evident in many countries and across all sectors. The need for integration of Information and Communications Technology with higher education was almost inevitable because of the effect of the ... -
Experiences of undergraduate nursing students in a mental health clinical learning environment at a university in the Cape Town metropole
(University of Western Cape, 2021)Learning in clinical practice is an essential component of nursing education, considering that nursing is a practice-based profession. Over the years, nursing education has evolved from clinical apprenticeships in hospitals ... -
Mental health nurses’ knowledge, attitude and practices related to tobacco dependence among mental health care users at a psychiatric institution in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2021)Research reported that it is very challenging for mental health care users to quit smoking and the risk of relapsing after quitting is high. However, tobacco dependence treatment is possible and potentially lifesaving for ... -
Mental health nurses’ knowledge, attitude and practices related to tobacco dependence among mental health care users at a psychiatric institution in the Western Cape
(University of Western Cape, 2021)Research reported that it is very challenging for mental health care users to quit smoking and the risk of relapsing after quitting is high. However, tobacco dependence treatment is possible and potentially lifesaving for ... -
A comparative study of the clinical competence of community service practitioners: degree and diploma nursing programmes
(University of the Western Cape, 2013)According to Benner (2001 ), an individual moves through five stages: novice, advanced beginner, competent, proficient and expert. Competence is the measure or degree of a person's ability to cope with all aspects of the ... -
Exploring nurse preceptors' perceptions of benefits, support and commitment to the preceptor role in the Western Cape.
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)Background: A preceptor is defined as a specialized tutor who gives practical training to the student in the practice settings. Preceptors are frequently used to orientate nursing students to prepare them for their duties ... -
NURSING INFORMATICS COMPETENCIES IN THE NURSING STUDENTS IN A UNIVERSITY IN THE WESTERN CAPE
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)Background: The increasing use of technology and informatics in the provision of nursing care encourages the consideration of whether final year undergraduate nursing students are prepared for the use of informatics in ... -
Experiences of professional nurses in caring for patients with suspected mental health disorders
(University of Western Cape, 2021)Psychiatric nurses are known for their person-centred care approach that offers help through a therapeutic communication approach. In South African nursing, a Professional Nurse is a nurse whose role include but not limited ... -
The self-perception of preparedness for midwifery practice of final-year nursing students at a university in the Western Cape, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)Background: Globally, nurses and midwives are the most important healthcare providers. In most countries, nurses and midwives are often the first point of contact to healthcare, and in many rural areas, they are the only ... -
The experiences of mothers living with HIV of the PMTCT programme in Khayelitsha, Cape Town.
(University of the Western Cape, 2021)The pandemic of HIV is the most severe health challenge affecting children across the world and it is estimated that more than 90% of all HIV infections in children result from Mother to Child Transmissions (MTCT). The ... -
Knowledge, attitude and practices of HIV positive pregnant women towards the prevention of mother-to-child transmission (pmtc) in Khayelitsha maternity obstetric unit in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2021)The National Programme of Prevention of Mother to Child transmission (PMTCT) in relation to HIV/AIDS was introduced by the Department of Health in different sites per province in South Africa in 2001. The number of women ... -
Exploring the guidance and attitudes regarding infant feeding options provided by Healthcare workers (HCWs) to HIV positive mothers of infants 0 – 12 months of age in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2021)South Africa’s Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) policy guidelines of 2013 and its 2017 amendments recommend that mothers, including those living with HIV, exclusively breastfeed their infants until 24 months of age, ... -
Professional nurses perceptions of their knowledge, attitudes and practices, regarding metabolic syndrome in patients in a Psychiatric hospital, Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2020)Undiagnosed and untreated medical illnesses are more predominant in patients with mental illnesses, compared to the general population. Concerns have risen about the observed lack of regular screening for Metabolic Syndrome ... -
Psychosocial factors predicting academic performance of first-year college nursing students in the Western Cape, South Africa
(University of Western Cape, 2020)Academic performance of students is influenced by a combination of several psychosocial factors which include seeking academic help, use of various sources for academic learning, extent of the student seeking academic help, ... -
Women’s perceptions of long-acting reversible contraceptives at a primary health care clinic in Cape Town, South Africa
(University of Western Cape, 2020)Increasing numbers of unintended pregnancies are occurring due to contraceptive failure. Unsafe abortion remains one of the top five avoidable patient-related causes of maternal death in South Africa. There are much ...