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Assessing the knowledge and opinions of registered nurses with reference to quality indicators in clinincal nursing within a tertiary health institution in Saudi Arabia

Pelser, Anya (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2011-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The quality of care nurses provide to patients is done with the expectation that skills and knowledge of each registered nurse will result in quality patient care. Compliance statistics for quality ...
Chlorhexidine in the prevention of ventilator associated pneumonia : a systematic review

Snyders, Olivia Gayle (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2011-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP) is a hospital acquired infection, not present or incubating at the time of admission and developing in patients during the process of care within the hospital ...
The effect of teaching methods used as experienced and perceived by student nurses at a nursing college in the Western Cape province

Furst, Laetitia Nicole (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2011-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The 21st century teaching environment is unique in its diversity, and challenges academic staff to create a teaching environment that is conducive to all current learners. Various teaching methods are ...
Experiences and perceptions of primary health care students utilizing simulation laboratories

Nel, Natalie (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2011-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Simulation refers to a teaching method that is used to teach students clinical skills. The use of mannequins is the most common type of simulation. Given the pivotal role that simulation plays in teaching ...
An exploration of factors and phenomena influencing parent and/or caregiver compliance with the immunisation schedule in the Witzenberg sub-district of the Western Cape

Dyson, Elisia (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2011-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Parents and/or caregivers all over the world are expected to comply with existing childhood immunisation programmes in order to prevent outbreaks of preventable childhood diseases. The most important ...
Factors influencing HIV status disclosure

Klopper, Ceridwyn Elza (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2011-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Understanding the incidence and prevalence of HIV/AIDS is important in addressing the ongoing epidemic. Understanding which factors influence the rate of transmission of the virus is critical in attempting ...
Infant feeding practices in the prevention of mother to child transmission in Onandjokwe district hospital, Namibia

Ikeakanam, Ottilie Tangeni Omuwa (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2011-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The impact of infant feeding practices in the prevention of mother-to-childtransmission of HIV raised concerns in the field of health services. Breast feeding adds an additional 15-30% risk of HIV ...
Misoprostol for prevention and treatment of postpartum hemorrhage : a systematic review

Olefile, Kabelo Monicah (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2011-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Background: Misoprostol, a prostaglandin E1 analogue with its uterotonic properties has entered as an integral part of management of the third stage of labour, helping to prevent postpartum haemorrhage ...
The prevalence and factors influencing postnatal depression in a rural community

Abrahams, Johanna Magdalena (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2011-12)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Mental health is still the step-child of Health Services, although many studies show the serious negative impact it has on the mother, baby and the family. Knowledge about Postnatal Depression (PND) and ...