• Professional nurses' perspectives of an ideal performance management process in a designated hospital : an appreciative inquiry 

  Ndlovu, Sibonelo (University of Pretoria, 2023-12-01)

  INTRODUCTION: An ideal performance management process may ensure the job satisfaction of professional nurses and quality care to patients. The acknowledgement of nurses’ good performance and the creation of working ...
• Experiences of ward based community health care workers regarding the utilisation of patients screening tools in Fetakgomo-Tubatse sub- district, Limpopo Province 

  Malau, Elelwani (University of Pretoria, 2022)

  Background: Screening of patients in the community is important and is a commonly used indicator to detect, prevent and treat abnormal changes. Two examples of these changes are elevated blood pressure or a rise in blood ...
• Communication guidelines to support grandparent headed families regarding sexual and reproductive health in Tshwane District 

  Mabena, Christina Linky Manthipa (University of Pretoria, 2023)

  ABSTRACT Grandparenting is a new global social phenomenon emerging whereby grandparents take part in caring for their grandchildren. Grandparent headed families occur due to various societal factors, including the death ...
• Development of health promotion interventions for families having member(s) diagnosed with tuberculosis in the North West province 

  Sebothoma, Kenny Johannes (University of Pretoria, 2023)

  Tuberculosis remains a contagious disease and a major global public health burden. It can be cured. However, treatment compliance is a major challenge for the prevention and control of this fatal disease. Interventions to ...
• Development of a psychoeducational program for family members caring for mental health care users in Vhembe district in Limpopo province 

  Mbedzi, Takalani Ellen (University of Pretoria, 2023)

  Introduction: The prevalence of mental illness is rising in all regions of the world. There is an increased need for family caregiving in South Africa due to deinstitutionalization that leads to a reduction of in-patient ...
• Knowledge and skills of nurse educators regarding curriculum development in nursing education institutions in Gauteng Province, South Africa 

  Digangoane, Mamokete Lydia Charlotte (University of Pretoria, 2023)

  Background: In South Africa, nurse educators are trained at various higher education Institutions. The indispensable knowledge and skills of nurse educators should enable the development of a curriculum. Failure to ...
• Collaboration guidelines for a designated nursing education institution and associated healthcare services 

  Bester, Estelle (University of Pretoria, 2023-07)

  Nursing students face challenges with integrating theoretical knowledge from their education into real clinical settings due to differences between the nursing theory and clinical practices in healthcare-services. This ...
• Exploring the views of registered nurses caring for spinal cord injury patients in a private rehabilitation hospital in Gauteng 

  Netshiya, Calvin Livhuwani (University of Pretoria, 2023)

  Introduction: Spinal Cord Injury is one of the most devastating conditions affecting a person's physical, psychological, and social well-being. The World Health Organisation estimates that the annual global incidences of ...
• Views of surgical nurses on factors influencing post-operative pain level assessment in surgical wards at the selected public hospital in Gauteng Province 

  Makou, Nnene Melia (University of Pretoria, 2023-05)

  Introduction and background: The increased rate of inadequate acute post-operative pain level assessment among nurses working in surgical wards is a major concern, worldwide, including in South Africa. Literature confirms ...
• Knowledge and perceptions of potential factors contributing to birth asphyxia in a selected mother and child hospital in Gauteng Province 

  Mthembu, Nompumelelo Precious (University of Pretoria, 2023)

  Birth asphyxia is a major contributor to neonatal mortality worldwide resulting in neonatal mortality and morbidity. Birth asphyxia is the fifth largest cause of death in children under the age of 5 years. According to ...
• Parents' perspective on sociocultural beliefs and practices contributing to delayed health seeking by adolescents with cryptorchidism presenting at a selected in Tshwane 

  Khumalo, Ayanda Precious (University of Pretoria, 2023)

  Introduction Cryptorchidism is one of the most common congenital anomalies found in boys and of great concern in developing countries. In developed countries cryptorchidism is diagnosed very early in childhood and ...
• Describing the notion of teaching strategies to accommodate different learning styles in continuous professional education in nursing : an integrative review 

  Rothmann, Maria Dorothea (University of Pretoria, 2023-07-16)

  Learning is essential in all specialties of nursing. Continuous professional development in the form of in-service training became a resource of daily practice as nurses should stay competent throughout their career in an ...
• Exploring the views of peri-operative nurses regarding efficient operating theatre room preparation in a selected private hospital 

  Kwenaite, Tracey (University of Pretoria, 2023-02)

  Operating room efficiency continues to be a high priority for hospitals throughout the world. Operating theatres are valuable and costly resources that require adequate human resources, appropriate design, and are well ...
• Description of gastro-intestinal effects of neonates being readmitted during the neonatal period after exposure to traditional substances 

  Thabede, Bongani Sizwe Mabutho (University of Pretoria, 2023)

  Abstract Introduction: Traditional substances use and practices are common in rural communities and are believed to be effective. Mothers are using traditional substances in the early stages of life as part of cultural ...
• Barriers and enablers experienced by mothers involved in the Neonatal Intensive Care of their babies with gastroschisis 

  Masenya, Shirley Lina (University of Pretoria, 2023)

  Background Giving birth to a high-risk or critically ill baby who is admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) for special care, portends maternal distress, anxiety, depression, and feelings of ambivalence and ...
• Consensus on nurse-sensitive indicators for adult intensive care units in South Africa 

  Okello, Rose (University of Pretoria, 2022)

  Background: Nurse-sensitive indicators (NSI) are tools specifically related to nursing care that can be used to measure nurses’ contribution to patients’ outcomes. NSI are important for demonstrating and evaluating quality ...
• The determination of the preparedness of the city of Tshwane in addressing the health effects of climate change 

  Motswagae, Itireleng Confidence (University of Pretoria, 2023)

  Introduction: Climate poses a threat to global development, and Africa is the continent that is most vulnerable to its consequences. Although climate change is a challenge, it is not among the important problems the ...
• The effect of forced-air warming blanket positioning during spinal surgery on intraoperative body temperature 

  Joubert, Natasha (University of Pretoria, 2023)

  Intraoperative hypothermia is a common complication experienced in nearly all surgical patients, as general anaesthesia inhibits the body’s thermoregulation. Intraoperative hypothermia increases the patient’s risk for ...
• Support needs of midwives who experienced pregnancy loss and are providing maternal health care services in Tshwane District 

  Mamabolo, Mosima Dina (University of Pretoria, 2022)

  Background: Midwives are expected to provide holistic care for pregnant women during antenatal, intrapartum, and postnatal care; however, who is caring for them psychologically when they experience loss of pregnancy? ...
• Determination of Nurse educators' readiness regarding the use of technology for a new Nursing Programme 

  Dean, Anita (University of Pretoria, 2023)

  Introduction Rapidly expanding and increasing introduction of technology in nursing care necessitates the readiness of nurse educators to include technology in the presentation of a new nursing programme. Although technology ...

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