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Cognitive and motor development in HIV infected children : a systematic review

Kgomo, Gretta Tumelo (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The global epidemic of HIV continues with an estimated 2.2 million children under 15 years of age worldwide living with HIV and 640 000 newly infected in 2004 (WHO, 2009). HIV crosses the blood–brain ...
The experiences and perceptions of mothers utilizing child health services

Jonker, Linda (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Member states of the United Nations accepted eight Millennium Development Goals in 2000. Millennium Development Goal number four addresses the improvement of child health. The purpose of goal number ...
The experiences of pregnant teenagers about their pregnancy

Rangiah, Julie (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The alarming rate of teenage pregnancies among South Africans became a driving force for the researcher to investigate this particular phenomenon. The goal of this study was to explore and describe the ...
An exploration of the need among nurses from diverse cultures for a teaching program on cultural sensitivity

Van Wyk, Leoni C. (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The objective of this study was to explore the perceived need among nurses from different cultures in a private hospital in Saudi Arabia for a program to teach cultural sensitivity. The hypotheses for ...
Factors contributing to absenteeism of nurses in primary care centres in the Ethekwini Municipal District of Kwazulu-Natal

Singh, Ragani (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Absenteeism is a problem all over the world and a solution cannot be easily found. This is also a challenge faced by employers in South Africa. Absenteeism exacerbates the difficulty of health service ...
Factors influencing the degree of burnout experienced by nurses working in neonatal intensive care units

Joubert, Ronel (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Burnout is one of the challenges that nurses are faced with in their stressful and rapidly changing work environment. The vulnerability of nurses to burnout remains a major concern which affects both ...
Informed consent : communication and miscommunication in clinical trials

Moloi, Gaotswake Patience (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Background Informed Consent (IC) has been proposed as the optimal method for ensuring the ethical entry of patients into clinical trials. IC is a vital part of the research process and as such entails ...
Intravenous medication safety practices of registered nurses in neonatal and paediatric critical care areas

Cronje, Liza (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: A literature study showed that the topics of medication safety and medication error prevention have been studied in depth. Findings from the literature revealed that medication errors are reported to ...
Investigation into factors influencing nursing values in South Africa

Van Schalkwyk, Talita (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Nursing is influenced by the values of each nurse (Mellish & Paton, 1999: 6). Values form an integral part of human reality; they predict thoughts, feelings, actions and perceptions. Nursing in South ...
The knowledge about HIV/AIDS and antiretroviral treatment of patients receiving antiretroviral therapy

Terblanche, Lauren Muriel (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Many HIV positive patients are on antiretroviral therapy (ART) to assist in decreasing the replication of the HIV virus within the body. Adherence to this medication is important, as non- adherence can ...
Knowledge and clinical practice of nurses for adult post-operative orthopaedic pain management

Wulff, Theresa (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Pain management is a vital component of post-operative nursing care. Orthopaedic patients in particular experience severe pain following surgical intervention. Since effective pain management is crucial ...
Knowledge of first time mothers about the importance of tactile stimulation during infancy and early childhood

Petersen, Melvina L. (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Research indicates that human touch plays an integral role in an infant’s ability to thrive and grow, with a correlation existing between tactile stimulation and optimal physical, emotional, cognitive, ...
Opinions of professional nurses on succession planning in a paediatric context

Petersen, Marleen Patricia (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: There is no formal succession plan for paediatric professional nurses (PNs) in academic, tertiary hospitals in the Western Cape. A lack of a succession plan could have major implications for the ...
The perception of patients regarding comprehensive care rendered by Clinical Nurse Practitioners in the West Coast rural district in the Western Cape

Van Heerden, Petro (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Primary Health Care (PHC) provide a quality, comprehensive health service to the community, based on the principles of equity, affordability, accessibility and community participation. It is a nurse ...
Perceptions and experiences of a multicultural peri operative nursing team in a middle Eastern hospital

Nortje, Louise (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The researcher has identified in her place of work that the multicultural views and work experience of the staff negatively impacts on optimal team coherence and patient care. Given the pivotal role ...
Psychosocial care of people living with HIV : the case of Tzaneen, South Africa

Mashele, Steven Charles (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-03)

ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The overall objective of this study was to ascertain whether lay counsellors offer psychosocial counselling to clients at antiretroviral therapy clinics. The study was conducted at two clinics in the ...