Browsing Health Sciences by Subject "Systematic review"
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The benefits and challenges of clinical accompaniment of nursing students: A systematic review
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2024-05)The clinical accompaniment of nursing students is crucial in providing quality healthcare. The benefits thereof include the building of confidence, professionalism, and self-esteem in both nursing students and educators ... -
The development of a new Change Process Research approach to psychotherapy
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2020)This study aimed to explore change process research (CPR) in psychotherapy and to develop and evaluate a new CPR approach to psychotherapy. An intervention research design was used as the overarching methodology. To achieve ... -
Effect of dietary fibre on selected haemostatic variables and C-reactive protein
(North-West University, 2006)Motivation: Cardiovascular heart disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death worldwide. Risk markers for CVD include, amongst others, the haemostatic factors tissue-type plasminogen activator (t-PA), plasminogen activator ... -
Effective interventions to improve quality of life for parents of young children living with type 1 diabetes : a systematic review
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2019)Many studies have shown a link between parental distress and the effect thereof on the successful adherence of the diabetes care plan, as well as the impact thereof on the quality of life for all family members. In this ... -
Effects of policosanol supplements on serum lipid concentrations : a systematic review
(North-West University, 2008)Motivation - The leading cause of death for several years has been diseases of the heart and blood vessels. At present, concerns regarding cardiovascular disease motivate several health practitioners to search for a product ... -
The relationship between communication and high levels of marital satisfaction : a systematic review
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)Communication in the marital relationship and its particular predictive relationship to marital quality and satisfaction has been widely researched (Karney & Bradbury, 1995). However despite it being widely researched, ... -
The use of essential oils for pain relief and anxiety during childbirth : a systematic review
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2021)Background - Essential oils as an option for natural pain relief, as well as relief of anxiety during labour, is growing more popular globally. Traditional treatment options for pain and anxiety during childbirth have ... -
Women's views and experiences of continuous support during childbirth : a meta-synthesis
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2017)Background: Despite the known benefits of continuous support during childbirth, the practice is still not routinely implemented in all maternity settings and women’s perspectives might not be considered. This study aimed ...