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First year learner nurses' perceptions on self-directed learning during clinical activities in the skills laboratory
(University of the Western Cape, 2013)Self-directed learning (SDL) has become a focus in the past years due to the increase in the complexity and changes in the nursing profession development. Employing SDL methodologies has been advantageous to the learner ... -
First year learner nurses‘ perceptions on self-directed learning during clinical activities in the skills laboratory
(University of the Western Cape, 2013)Self-directed learning (SDL) has become a focus in the past years due to the increase in the complexity and changes in the nursing profession development. Employing SDL methodologies has been advantageous to the learner ... -
Guidelines for clinical facilitators to support student nurses in a simulation laboratory at a college of nursing in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2013)The main benefit of simulation in nursing education is the ability to teach clinical skills in a non-threatening, safe environment where mistakes can be rectified without harm to any patient. Therefore, it is clinical ... -
Guidelines for clinical research nurses about their self-leadership role in nursing practice at nursing units in the southern suburbs of Cape Town, Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)Clinical research nurses are at the frontline of clinical research. They act as nurse leaders in the area of patient-orientated research. This leadership role requires that they work independently with limited support from ... -
Guidelines for facilitators to implement the skills laboratory method at an undergraduate institution in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)The clinical Skills Laboratory Method (SLM) is currently utilised at some universities in South Africa. This is an innovative clinical teaching and learning strategy that allows learner nurses to set their own goals and ... -
Guidelines for nurse managers to promote the competence levels of professional nurses in utilising the electronic system for staffing of agency nurses, in public hospitals in the Western Cape
(University of Western Cape, 2018)In 2011, a structured electronic system for the staffing of agency nurses was implemented in the Western Cape as part of the Nursing Information Management System (NIMS). This electronic system was developed to ensure a ... -
Handwashing compliance among nurses and midwives caring for newborn babies in Rwamagana health facilities, Rwanda
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)Infections (including healthcare-associated infections) are one of the leading causes of neonatal morbidity and mortality, yet these deaths could be prevented by cost-effective interventions. Handwashing (HW) is crucial ... -
Health literacy knowledge and experience of bachelor nursing students at a university in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)Background: Health literacy is defined as the degree to which an individual has the capacity of obtaining, processing, and understanding basic health information and services needed for one to make appropriate decisions ... -
HIV managers’ perceptions and experiences regarding implementing HIV policies at primary health care facilities in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2022)The implementation of policy involves translating the goals and objectives of a policy into action. One major problem involved with implementing HIV policy within the Western Cape, South Africa is that there is a lack of ... -
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 ... -
Intimate partner violence among undergraduate student nurses at a tertiary institution in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)Intimate partner violence (IPV), a form of gender-based violence (GBV), has become one of the emerging serious public health issues. It affects all racial, ethnic, socioeconomic and religious groups. Internationally, IPV ... -
Investigating attitudes towards cardiopulmonary resuscitation and cardiopulmonary resuscitation competency of nurses at a hospital for intellectually disabled people in the Western Cape
(University of Western Cape, 2020)Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a core emergency skill in which all nurses need to be proficient to save the lives of patients. It is important for nurses working in psychiatric hospitals to administer CPR correctly ... -
Investigating factors contributing to late initiation of antenatal care in a health facility in Cape Town
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Despite the awareness of the importance of initiating antenatal care in the first trimester of a pregnancy (before 12 weeks gestation), late initiation of antenatal care (on or after 24 weeks of gestation) remains a common ... -
Investigating factors contributing to neonatal deaths in 2013 at a national hospital in Namibia
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)Background: The neonatal period starts at birth and ends 28 days after birth, and is the most defence less period in the newborn's life. Improving newborn health is a priority for the Ministry of Health and Social Services ... -
Investigating health education needs of pregnant women in their first antenatal visit at primary health care facilities in Khahyelitsha
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)The use of health education during antenatal care of pregnant women has been a commonly used strategy in improving maternal health worldwide. However the health education strategy sometimes does not prove to be effective ... -
Investigating the knowledge and attitudes of nurses on the benefit of the quality of patient record-keeping in selected hospitals in Burundi
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Background: Complete recording of information is the foundation of continuity of care. However, the quality of patient information recording is a major problem being experienced by health services institutions in many ... -
Investigating the reproductive health knowledge, attitudes and practices among student nurses at a selected private nursing college in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Background: The changes in sexual and reproductive behaviour of young people as they become students, has been widely documented. International and local studies promote the development of student-centred, comprehensive ... -
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 ... -
An investigation into factors influencing the rate of readmissions of schizophrenic patients into the Amanuel psychiatric hospital, Ethiopia.
(University of the Western Cape, 2003)The problem of recurrent readmission of schizophrenic patients into the hospital has an impact on the service provision to all patients. Those frequently admitted patients usually occupy most beds and also utilize the ... -
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 ...