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Professional nurses' perception of nursing mentally ill people in a general hospital settingLethoba, Katleho Germina 03 1900 (has links)
Recognising the enormous challenges in South Africa confronting the nursing of the mentally ill, the project was conducted in a public hospital in Gauteng. The purpose of the research was to describe professional nurses' perception of nursing mentally ill people in a general hospital setting and was carried out amongst a sample size of 124 professional nursing staff using a self-administered tool.
The study looked at four different types of perceptions guided by categories of conceptual framework proposed by Mavundla (2000:1569-1570), namely perception of self, perception of patients, perception of environment and perceived feelings.
The study found that the majority of professional nurses have a predominantly positive self- perception of nursing mentally ill people in a general hospital, although a significant number have a negative perception of patients, the nursing environment and perceived feelings. Lack of knowledge, skill and experience affect the nursing care of mentally ill people in the general hospital. / Health Studies / M.A. (Health Studies)
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An investigation of the reasons for defaulting by chronic medicine recipients (patients) in the metro district of the Western CapeNtwanambi, Lumka January 2018 (has links)
Thesis (MTech (Business Administration))--Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2018. / Research findings indicate that between 42% and 56% of people dying between the ages of 25 to 70 are most likely to die out of a preventable cause. Most of these illnesses are chronic illnesses, directly a result of lifestyles that people have adopted over long periods. Whilst it has been difficult to cure some of the diseases, it has been however possible to treat the ailments. Consequently, patients who have followed faithfully the treatment regimes have lived far longer than would have been expected. Because these illnesses needed continued treatment, they are therefore referred to as chronic illnesses. It is expected therefore that the patients should regularly go for medical check-ups as well as take their medicines continuously. Chronic illnesses are an increasing cause of morbidity and mortality in Metro District primarily because most chronic patients die even though their deaths are preventable. The research findings presented here are a result of a survey of 200 chronic-patients in the Metro-District in Cape Town using mixed qualitative and quantitative methods. The objectives of the studies were primarily to establish reasons for the noticed defaulting rate amongst the patients. Because the medication was subsidised by the government and the patients got the treatment at no cost, it was expected that few, if any, would default. The findings indicated that close of 40% of the patients’ default and various reasons were provided ranging from forgetting, no transport money, no one to accompany them to the outlets to absence from town. The findings provide valid information to be used by the district to address the high rate of chronic medicines defaulting.
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Exploring the experiences of adult offenders living with HIV on pre-antiretroviral therapy program at the Losperfontein Correctional CentreLekubu, Gloria Stephinah Sebaetseng 10 1900 (has links)
Text in English / The aim of the study was to explore the experiences of adult offenders living with HIV (OLWHIV) not qualifying for antiretroviral therapy (ART). Such offenders are put on the pre-antiretroviral therapy (pre-ART) program after HIV diagnosis. Follow up of OLWHIV is done every six months to ensure prompt treatment. Research objectives include exploration of experiences of OLWHIV on the pre-ART program, the accessibility of the program and the challenges thereof. An exploratory, qualitative study with face-to-face interviews was conducted. Purposive sampling of the eight participants was done to conduct the study.
Seven out of eight participants accessed the pre-ART program well but had little knowledge of the pre-ART program. Furthermore, participants experienced little support from partners and health care workers. The study showed institutional constraints such as poor diet, shortage of staff and humiliation from Correctional officers. Participants portrayed commitment in the support group irrespective of the challenges experienced. The study further showed that the self-care theory could enhance the pre-ART program but that institutional constraints deterred the progress. Participants made recommendations such as strengthening of partnerships for support groups, good diet, and an increase of staff capacity. Overall study recommendations include implementation of universal test and treat and mixed methods for future studies. / Sociology / M.A. (Social Behaviour Studies in HIV/AIDS)
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Perceptions of professional nurses on the impact of shortage of resources for quality patient care in a public hospital: Limpopo ProvinceMokoena, Machidi Julia 01 1900 (has links)
Text in English / Professional nurses are regarded as the backbone of the health care system and quality patient care is linked to patient safety.The purpose of the study was to describe and explore the perceptions of professional nurses on impact of shortage of resources for quality patient care. The resources include health professionals, equipment and drugs. The study was conducted in Mankweng hospital which is a public hospital in the Capricorn district in Limpopo Province.
Qualitative descriptive exploratory design was used which provided the researcher with in-depth information regarding phenomena under study. Data was collected from ten (10) professional nurses who have 5 to 20 years of nursing experience allocated in medical and surgical wards. Unstructured face-to-face interview was conducted using field notes and audio tape.
Data was analysed following Creswell (2014) Tesch method. Five themes and eighteen subthemes emerged from data. The findings revealed that the shortage of health professionals and inadequate resources has a negative impact on provision of quality patient care. / Health Studies / M.A. (Health Studies)
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Record-keeping in the antenatal care register in Tshwane district, Gauteng provinceSchultz, Lebogang 11 1900 (has links)
The importance of adequate completion of clinical records and data collection tools at a
health care facility is widely acknowledged. This study was conducted in order to explore
and describe the completion of the ante-natal care (ANC) register by midwives in
Tshwane Metsweding District, Gauteng Province, South Africa. A sequential mixed
method approach consisting of quantitative and qualitative phases was employed. To
collect quantitative data, 155 entries of variables completed in the ANC register were
assessed using a checklist. Subsequently, qualitative data were collected through two
focus group discussions with midwives to understand their experience regarding the
completion of the register. The findings revealed that the completion of the ANC register
is generally poor. Midwives indicated that the register is a good data collection tool.
Recommendations to improve record-keeping such as the implementation of an
electronic ANC register were made. / Health Studies / M.A. (Health Studies)
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Attitudes and willingness of student nurses towards caring for HIV-infected patients in Gert Sibande District, Mpumalanga ProvinceSehume, Odilia Monica Mamane 25 March 2013 (has links)
Background: Literature has shown that negative attitudes and unwillingness to care for HIV-infected patients are prevailing among healthcare workers. This study aimed to assess the attitudes and willingness of student nurses towards caring for HIV-infected patients in some public hospitals in Gert Sibande district, Mpumalanga.
Method: A contextual exploratory quantitative descriptive survey was conducted among student nurses enrolled for a four-year nursing qualification in a nursing college at Mpumalanga province. Self-administered questionnaires were completed after obtaining an informed consent.
Results: A total of 122 (70.9%) students participated in this survey. Findings showed that most participants had positive attitudes 66 (52.7%) and were willing 121 (99.1%) to care for HIV-infected patients. Significant associations were revealed between participants’ previous HIV testing (p=0.012), age group (p=0.009), and their willingness to provide care to HIV-infected patients.
Conclusion: Results showed a generally positive attitude and willingness by participants to care for HIV-infected patients. / Health Studies / M.A. (Health Studies)
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Leergereedmaking van milieubenadeelde kleuters in 'n multikulturele leeromgewing / School readiness of milieu disadvantaged pre-schoolers in a multicultural learning environmentBezuidenhout, Elizabeth 11 1900 (has links)
Summaries in Afrikaans and English / The aim of this study is to investigate the developmental deficits among milieu
disadvantaged pre-schoolers in a multicultural learning environment and to identify the
cause of these deficits. The availability of school readiness programmes and whether these
programmes fulfil in the needs of milieu disadvantaged pre-schoolers are investigated.
In the light of the theoretical and empirical research it appears that the profile of
milieu disadvantaged pre-schoolers is in a process of change. Developmental shortcomings
are experienced with regard to the following developmental aspects:
Emotional
Physical
Cognitive
Social, moral and aesthetical development
According to the theoretical and empirical research these developmental deficits are
caused by factors due to the home environment, the school as well as socio-demographic
and socio-economic factors.
From the research recommendations regarding the following were generated:
The parents
The pre-primary school
The primary school
The Department of Education
Further researchSee file / Die doel met die onderhawige studie is om te bepaal watter ontwikkelingstekorte by
milieubenadeelde kleuters in 'n multikulturele leeromgewing voorkom en om die faktore te
identifiseer waardeur hierdie tekorte veroorsaak word. Daar word 'n breedvoerige blik
gewerp op beskikbare leergereedheidsprogramme en in hoe 'n mate dit die
ontwikkelingstekorte van milieubenadeelde kleuters aanspreek.
Aan die hand van die literatuurstudie en 'n empiriese ondersoek blyk dit dat die beeld
van milieubenadeelde kleuters besig is om te verander. Ontwikkelingstekorte word veral
ten opsigte van die volgende aspekte ervaar:
Emosionele
Fisieke
Kognitiewe
Sosiale, morele en estetiese ontwikkeling
Uit die literatuurstudie en die empiriese ondersoek blyk dit dat bogenoemde
ontwikkelingstekorte veroorsaak word deur huislike, skolastiese, sosio-demografiese en
sosio-ekonomiese faktore.
Uit die ondersoek word aanbevelings ten opsigte van die volgende gegenereer:
Die ouerhuis
Die pre-primere skool
Die primere skool
Department of Education
Verdere navorsing / Psychology of Education / M. Ed. (Sieklundige Opvoedkunde)
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Quality improvement in primary health care settings in South AfricaTshabalala, Myrah Kensetseng 06 1900 (has links)
This study aimed to explore existing quality improvement activities in primary health care setting in South Africa. Two sets of questionnaires were used to collect data from both patients and nurse managers. Findings indicated that clinics were generally acceptable and affordable to patients, but should operate for longer time-periods, that sorting of patients and long waiting times, coupled with short consultation time-periods, warranted immediate remedial actions. Only five of the fourteen listed quality initiatives were satisfactorily practised. It was concluded that despite many obstacles and difficulties as mentioned by respondents, the issue of quality-improvement in primary health care is receiving attention, but should still be improved to a greater extent. / Health Studies / M.A. (Advanced Nursing Sciences)
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Pastoral care and counselling as a reciprocal gift between counsellor and counselleeStapelberg, Liezel 30 November 2003 (has links)
Youth Centres such as Faure Youth Centre provide a challenge to questions such as violence and crime. This qualitative research journey started at Faure Youth Centre using narrative pastoral care and counselling and participatory action research to assist the young people there to find alternative ways of standing against violence and crime. Changing circumstances at Faure however, paved the way for the research to follow another direction. This resulted in different voices to emerge and for my family to receive an unexpected `gift' in the process. The `gift' that my pastoral care and counselling at Faure gave to my family initiated a process of change in us and transformed it into a spiralling journey of challenging patriarchal practices and finding alternative ways of living. / Philosophy, Practical and Systematic Theology / M.Th. (Practical Theology)
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Problems in providing primary health care services : Limpopo ProvinceBaloyi, Lynette Fanisa 11 1900 (has links)
A quantitative, descriptive, explorative design was applied to study the problems that hindered the Primary Health Care (PHC) nurses in rendering quality health care in the health facilities in Limpopo province South Africa. The sample consisted of 53 PHC nurses who completed a pre-tested questionnaire which covered various aspects related to the provision of quality PHC services. The data were analysed by computer using SPSS version 15 soft ware. The findings revealed that most of the problems could be attributed to financial constraints, poor budgeting, and shortage of staff to manage large number of patients, lack of enough support from other professional staff, unreliable referral systems and communication networks. PHC nurses work under difficult conditions and often have to improvise to care for patients, but unless more funds are allocated to rural health care facilities and these problems are addressed, more nurses will work under difficult circumstances. / Health Studies / M.A. (Health Studies)
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