Browsing Health Sciences by Subject "Nurses"
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Challenges faced by mental health nurse specialists in the North West province
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2020)This study sought to explore and describe the challenges faced by mental health nurse specialists in order to make recommendations in support of this population in the North West province. A qualitative-exploratory-descriptive ... -
Documentation of medicine logistics in primary health care clinics in the Dr Kenneth Kaunda district
(North-West University, 2012)Health systems throughout the globe face challenges with rising drug costs, decisions regarding the implementation of new drug therapies or using conventional drug therapies, access to drugs across different income groups ... -
Exploration of support to nurses working in the tuberculosis programme in the primary health care facilities by management in the Matlosana sub–district
(North-West University, 2012)Tuberculosis is a health threat, globally, in Africa, South Africa as well as in the North West Province. Although a number of positive interventions have been implemented, like the introduction of direct observation ... -
Exploring occupational health care nurses’ perceptions of systems to enhance their own resilience, hardiness and well-being
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2021)Occupational health care (OHC) nurse practitioners experience numerous stressful situations on a daily basis in their different working environments. Studies done in the government sector in South Africa showed that increased ... -
Exploring resilience in nurses caring for older persons
(2014)Background: A shortage of nurses is experienced in aged care as these nurses experience adverse working conditions. Resilience might empower these nurses to survive, thrive and even flourish. A paucity of research exists ... -
Nurses' attitude toward health information systems in a private hospital
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2015)Background: Health information systems (HIS’) are necessary in South Africa. South Africa is a country which is crippled by a quadruple disease burden and on the verge of implementing National Health Insurance (NHI) systems. ... -
Professional nurses' perceptions of their ability to render effective nutritional care and support to people living with HIV/AIDS
(North-West University, 2006)Objective: A neglected issue in literature on nutrition and HIV/AIDS is how other health professionals view their role in that arm. The purpose of this study was to understand professional nurses' perception regarding ... -
Resilience among nurses working at the Klerksdorp/Tshepong hospital in the North West Province
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2015)Background: The primary reason for nurses to enter this profession is because of their caring nature. Pressure, work load, having to juggle multiple roles and staff shortages; however, make them vulnerable to emotional ... -
A strategy to promote nurses' health research contribution in South Africa
(North-West University, 2006)Professionals in the medical field often question the value and contribution nurses make through research. To counteract these perceptions, to create awareness of nurses of their role in contributing to the body of knowledge ...
