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Knowledge, perceived skills and attitude of nurses regarding the use of electronic health records in selected primary health care facilities in the Western Cape
(University of Western Cape, 2020)
The implementation, adoption and the use of EHR globally has been proven a
challenge, despite the numerous advantages that have been noted with the use of an electronic
health recording system to improve health care ...
Knowledge, attitudes, and practices of nurses towards hand washing at a selected Psychiatric Hospital in the Western Cape, South Africa
(University of Western Cape, 2020)
Studies have shown that no great emphasis has been put on hand washing
practices in psychiatric health facilities, despite the fact that nosocomial infection outbreaks
have been reported for decades. Most studies have ...
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 ...
Psychiatric registered nurses’ knowledge of and attitudes towards the use and side-effects of antipsychotic medication administered mental health users in the Western Cape.
(University of Western Cape, 2019)
There is a growing burden of disease associated with mental disorders especially in low and
middle-income countries. This growing burden is accompanied by an increase in psychotic
disorders and has increased the demand ...
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 ...
Burnout among nurses working in a maternity department at a tertiary hospital in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)
Burnout syndrome is a health concern that affects many people who work in jobs that need them to interact with others. Among the most vulnerable professions, healthcare personnel have been identified as the group most ...
The knowledge, practices and attitude of nurses towards pain management of neonates in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)
Aim: To investigate the knowledge, practices, and attitudes, of nurses towards pain management of neonates in Western Cape. Background: Pain is regarded as a sensory modality which is vital for surviving. Effective pain ...