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A survey to determine the perception of the third year medical students at the University of Cape Town and the University of KwaZulu Natal towards homoeopathyThorvaldsen, Sara January 2007 (has links)
Thesis (M.Tech.: Homoeopathy)-Dept. of Homoeopathy, Durban University of Technology, 2007
xvi, 236 leaves / The aim of this study was to shed light on the perceptions of third year medical students towards homoeopathy. Medical students represent the future health care professionals in our country, and their opinions about complementary health are very important. The data collected from the questionnaires provides valuable information towards increasing awareness and acceptance of homoeopathy amongst the medical fraternity.
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A group analysis evaluation of the class Insecta in terms of known materia medicaVogel, Alta January 2007 (has links)
Thesis (M.Tech.: Homoeopathy)-Dept. of Homoeopathy, Durban Institute of Technology, 2007
ix, 153 leaves / Group analysis of homoeopathic remedies is a relatively new methodology, linking naturally related substances via their common symptomatology. At its very basic level of understanding, it is an attempt to identify a mechanism for understanding groups of related remedies according to the natural classification of various sources used in homoeopathic practice (Scholten, 1993). This not only offers new aspects to well known remedies, but illuminates the smaller, less well known remedies, resulting in a more comprehensive and rounded understanding of the materia medica
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A group analysis evaluation of the kingdom fungi of homoeopathic remedies in terms of known materia medicaLeisegang, Kristian January 2007 (has links)
Thesis (M.Tech.: Homoeopathy)-Dept. of Homoeopathy, Durban University of Technology, 2007
x, 95, [4] leaves, Annexures A-C / Until recently the most important method of studying homoeopathic remedies has been to look at each remedy separately and not in the context of a particular group to which it belongs. Group analysis, as defined by pioneering authors such as Sankaran (2002) and Scholten (1993), is an attempt to identify a mechanism for understanding groups of related remedies according to natural classification of the various sources used in homoeopathic practice.
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A retrospective survey of post-graduate career paths of Technikon Witwatersrand (TWR) homoeopathic graduates from 1998 to 2004Sweidan, Melanie Jill January 2007 (has links)
Thesis (M.Tech.: Homoeopathy)-Dept. of Homoeopathy, Durban Institute of Technology, 2007
xxii, 250 leaves / This study aimed to assess the perceptions and career choices made by Technikon Witwatersrand Homoeopathy graduates from 1998 to 2004. It is noted that Technikon Witwatersrand (TWR) is now known as University of Johannesburg; however as the name change did not occur at the time of this study, this study refers to this institution as TWR throughout. The study was designed to investigate their demographic composition as well as aspects concerning career choices, the status of their practices and the reality of Homoeopathy being a viable and satisfactory career choice.
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A homoeopathic drug proving of the plant Peucedanum galbanum, analysing symptomatology in relation to the doctrine of signaturesWagner, Abbey January 2007 (has links)
Thesis (M.Tech.: Homoeopathy)-Dept. of Homoeopathy, Durban University of Technology, 2007. xi, 238 leaves / The first objective of this study was to determine the symptomatology that the plant remedy Peucedanum galbanum 30CH, produced in healthy individuals, so that it could be prescribed according to the Law of Similars, as required by homoeopathy. The second objective was to analyse this symptomatology in relation to the doctrine of signatures. It was hypothesised that Peucedanum galbanum 30CH would produce symptomatology in healthy individuals which would correlate to the doctrine of signatures of the plant.
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A homoeopathic drug proving of the plant Peucedanum galbanum with a subsequent comparison to those remedies yielding the highest numerical values and total number of rubrics on repertorisation of the proving symptomsWayland, Lauren January 2007 (has links)
Thesis (M.Tech.: Homoeopathy)-Dept. of Homoeopathy Durban University of Technology, 2007. 250 leaves / This research study was conducted to elucidate the total symptomatology that the plant Peucedanum galbanum in the thirtieth centesimal potency would produce on healthy individuals so that it may be prescribed according to the Law of Similiars. A further aim of the investigation was to compare this remedy to other remedies yielding the highest numerical values and total number of rubrics on repertorisation of the proving symptoms. Wagner (2007), in a concurrent study, analysed the proving results of Peucedanum galbanum in relation to the doctrine of signatures.
It was hypothesised that Peucedanum galbanum 30CH would produce recognizable signs and symptoms in healthy provers, and that the comparative study of this remedy would highlight the differences and similarities between remedy symptoms and thus confusion as to indication is eliminated, plus a fuller understanding of the remedy and its relationship to other remedies is gained.
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A survey of medical specialists' perceptions and interactions with homoeopathyNaicker, Sashni January 2008 (has links)
Thesis (M.Tech.: Homoeopathy)--Durban University of Technology, 2008. xvii, 87 leaves / Homoeopathy is a scientific, reliable and natural system of medicinal therapy, which has been in existence for over 200 years. Recent years have shown a profound shift in health and medicine, increasing numbers of the public are opting for complementary and alternative(CAM) therapies. In South
Africa the situation for CAM and homoeopathy in particular looks more
favorable. The government, in the form of the department of health, has drawn up specific guidelines for the regulation of homoeopathy and other CAM therapies.
Much closer liaison should exist between the Allied health professions council of
South Africa (AHPCSA) and the Health professions council of S.A (HPCSA) with
the aim of uniting strengths to the advantage of the South African public to
achieve an integrated, holistic care (Prinsloo, 2005).
OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study is to provide demographic data on the perceptions and interactions of Medical specialists in the greater Durban area toward homoeopathy. Their general knowledge of homoeopathy and their views and communication with homoeopathy have been assessed.
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METHODOLOGY
A survey method in the form of a questionnaire was employed to investigate the
perceptions and interaction of Medical specialists towards homoeopathy. The sample of Medical specialists was drawn from the medical pages of the Durban
Telephone Directory. The data was analyzed by means of descriptive statistics
using frequency tables and bar charts. The Pearson’s Chi-square Test was used
on selected data.
RESULTS
One hundred and fifty completed questionnaires were returned for analysis out of
the 344 sent out. This gives a response rate of 43.60%.
CONCLUSION
From this study one can conclude that Medical specialists know very little
about homoeopathy, and it can be assumed that this lack of knowledge is a possible reason for the poor communication that currently exists between these practitioners and homoeopaths
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A retrospective survey of the career paths and demographics of Durban University of Technology (DUT) chiropractic graduatesBlack, Elmi January 2008 (has links)
Dissertation presented to the Faculty of Health at Durban University of
Technology in partial compliance with the requirements for the Master’s Degree
in Technology: Chiropractic, 2008. / Aims and Objectives: To assess the demographics, career paths and factors
affecting chiropractic graduates of Durban University of Technology (DUT) from June
1994 to June 2007.
Method: A retrospective qualitative survey was conducted on 62 chiropractic
graduates of DUT. The sample represented 25.5% of the total chiropractic population.
Raw data regarding the demographics, respondents’ perception of their education,
current career paths, the factors responsible for affecting these career paths, as well as
a profile of chiropractic practices in South Africa (SA) was obtained. All data acquired
was assessed using SAS (Statistical Analysis System) version 9.1.3. The data was
purely descriptive, describing respondents’ career paths and their experiences, and no
specific hypothesis was investigated.
Results: The average respondent was found to be a married, white male who started
his chiropractic career at age 25-26 years. A total of 98.4% (n = 61) of the respondents
were currently in practice, with 80.6% (n = 50) indicating career satisfaction. The
majority (62.9%; n = 39) of respondents perceived there to be a growing acceptance of
chiropractic within the medical community, whilst 98.4% (n = 61) stated that they are
currently part of an active referral system between various other medical practitioners.
46% (n = 23) listed DUT as their preferred choice of chiropractic institution.
Conclusion and Recommendations: The majority of respondents’ indicated DUT as
the preferred choice of chiropractic institution due to its location and the system of
chiropractic taught (diversified). However, shortcomings in the education were
highlighted to be a lack of practically applicable knowledge taught at undergraduate
level, most especially business skills and speciality areas and that respondents’
perceived the qualification not to be as versatile and widely accepted as other
international chiropractic qualifications. Factors responsible for positively affecting the
career paths of chiropractic graduates were indicated to be the personality type of the
graduate, the means to finance a practice, support from parents and spouse or partner
and the level of acceptance graduates received from the public and other professions
within the medical sector. A recommendation for future studies is that a longer time
period be given for questionnaires to be returned and a larger sample group be
established in order to ensure that the sample group and total population is
homogenous.
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A survey of the perceptions of homeopathy by registered chiropractors in South AfricaKhoosal, Bharti Gangaram January 2007 (has links)
Dissertation submitted in partial compliance with the requirements for a
Master’s Degree in Technology: Homeopathy, Durban University of Technology, 2007. / The aim of this study was to assess the perceptions of registered
chiropractors towards homeopathy in South Africa. The aim was to establish
the knowledge and perceptions of homeopathy and to facilitate greater
understanding, co-operation and communication between chiropractors and
homeopaths.
A questionnaire as a measuring tool was used to carry out this study. The
questionnaire was modified from Langworthy and Smink (2000), Maharajh
(2005) and Tatalias (2006). A questionnaire was mailed to all chiropractors
registered with the Allied Health Professions Council of South Africa currently
practising in South Africa. The data for this study was derived from 170 (45%)
questionnaires.
The data obtained was analysed using the SPSS® for Windows™ and Excel®
XP™ statistical package. Descriptive statistics using frequency tables and bar
charts were used to study the data. Correlation analysis was performed using
Pearson’s Chi Square Test, Phi coefficient, Kendall Tau coefficient and
Cramer’s V coefficient to determine whether there was any significant
association between the factors collected in the responses. Dendrograms
were used to analyse questions that had more than one response. On analysing the results it was found that the majority of respondents were
white (89.4%). The majority of respondents were between the ages of 25 and
35 and had been practicing for less than 5 years.
The majority of chiropractors had a high level of knowledge of the status of
homeopathic education in South Africa. 95.3% perceived that homeopathy is
legally recognised in South Africa, 91% perceived that homeopathy has a
scientific basis and 98% perceived that it is a legitimate form of medicine.
The majority of respondents (87.1%) had consulted with a homeopath before
and 12.9% of respondents had not. The majority of respondents perceived
that homeopathy is suitable for use in conjunction with chiropractic treatment
(95.3%).
Communication and co-operation between homeopaths and chiropractors
was considered to be moderate to good (68.2%). The majority of chiropractors
had referred patients to homeopaths and most homeopaths had made
referrals to chiropractors. Most chiropractors gave feedback on referred
patients to a homeopath and said that they would like feedback on a referred
patient.
It can be concluded from the study that chiropractors perceive that
homeopathy has a role to play in the health care system of South Africa.
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A study on the knowledge, attitudes and perceptions of primary health care nurses in the eThekwini Municipality District with regards to the inclusion of homoeopathy in primary health carePillay, Shavani 31 October 2013 (has links)
Mini-dissertation submitted in partial compliance with the requirements for a
Master’s Degree in Technology: Homoeopathy, Durban University of Technology, 2013. / The aim of this study was to determine the knowledge, attitudes and perceptions of
Primary Health Care nurses in the Ethekwini Municipality District regarding the
inclusion of homoeopathy in Primary Health Care. Nurses working in Primary Health
Care facilities were approached to conduct this study.
The objectives of this study was to make nurses and their patients alike aware of an
alternative to conventional medicine, and to the fact that homoeopaths are medically
trained practitioners.
The survey method used was a self-administered questionnaire to investigate the
knowledge, attitudes and perceptions of Primary Health Care nurses towards
homoeopathy. The study population was nurses with a minimum of 3 years of
general nursing experience, working in Primary Health Care in the Ethekwini
Municipality District. The data was collected and analysed statistically using SPSS
version 19.
A total of 205 questionnaires were distributed and a total of 108 (52.68%)
questionnaires were returned with 100 correctly completed and then analysed.
The results reflected that 74% of participants felt that homoeopathy should be made
available at hospitals and clinics. 69% of participants agreed (strongly agreed or
agreed) that homoeopathy should play an active role in the Primary Health Care
system in South Africa. The target group’s attitudes were positive as 58% of
participants said they would personally use homoeopathy as a source of Primary
Health Care. The majority of the participants (71%) felt that homoeopathy should be
available as a treatment for most conditions.
The study demonstrated an otherwise positive trend of support of those Primary
Health Care nurses surveyed toward the possible inclusion of homoeopathy in
Primary Health Care. Further research into the nature of such integration and the
potential contribution of homoeopathy and homoeopathic practitioners is warranted.
This study has established a perceived requirement for Primary Health Care nurses
to be exposed to education programs which may introduce the concepts of CAM,
homoeopathy and its regulations in South Africa. These nurses may then reliably
guide their patients that have a historical use or future need of such services.
Generalisation of results and conclusions regarding the perceptions of Primary
Health Care nurses regarding homoeopathy can be tentative.
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