M.Cur. (General Nursing) / Child development is a subject that is increasingly becoming the focus of discussion. The interest in this subject, however dates back to the twenties when Arnold Gesell started researching this field. Over the years scales were developed to make the measurement of the level of child development easier. The community health nurse should have a thorough knowledge of the use of child development scales. This will enable her to identify, diagnose and refer possible cases of retarded development found at healthy baby and toddler clinics. During this investigation the use of the child development scales by community health nurses, within the municipal boundries of Johannesburg, is evaluated. It was found that a lack of time during normal clinic hours, elaborate record-keeping systems, differences in community priorities, the training of community health nurses in the use of these scales, as well as the ignorance on parents regarding child development, influence the way in which the child development scales are used for community health purposes.

M.Cur. / In line with the requirements of the National Plan for Higher education, The Skills Development Act (Act 97 of 1998), The eight Batho Pele Principles 1997, The South African Qualifications Authority Act (Act 58 of 1995), The National Qualifications Framework, Outcomes Based Education and The South African Nursing Council, it is clear that there is a need for critical thinking in clinical nursing education in general and in professional nurses as preceptors in particular. The researcher has observed that the preceptors of a clinic in Region 7 Gauteng Province, use the traditional method of teaching (lecture method) during accompaniment of learners allocated to the clinic for their practica which hinders the facilitation of critical thinking. There is a need for preceptors to re-visit their teaching strategies and methods in order to facilitate critical thinking in clinical nursing education. Central to facilitation of critical thinking is the learner, and preceptors should create a climate where interactive facilitation takes place through dialogue and discourse. The aim of the study is to develop a programme to facilitate critical thinking of preceptors in clinical nursing education. For this aim to be realised the following objectives were met: To conceptualise in order to develop a programme to facilitate critical thinking of preceptors in clinical nursing education To implement and evaluate a programme to facilitate critical thinking of preceptors in clinical nursing education. A qualitative, exploratory, descriptive research design that is contextual in nature was followed according to two phases. In phase one of the study, conceptualisation of the main concepts namely critical thinking, interactive facilitation, clinical nursing education, preceptor, nursing process and the programme was done to ensure theoretical validity (Gift, 1997: 76).ii Organisation of South Africa (DENOSA, 1998: 3-6). Evaluation, limitations and conclusion of the study was described. Recommendations were discussed as they apply to nursing education, nursing research.

The purpose of the study was to highlight the extent of teenage suicide/parasuicide in selected areas in the West Rand. An exploratory descriptive survey was used to determine the extent of teenage suicide/parasuicide, identify existing programmes for the prevention of suicide, determine the involvement of the community health nurses in such programmes and make recommendations for the development of suicide prevention programmes in areas where they do not exist. Structured interview schedules were used to collect data. The study was undertaken in various clinics in Gauteng Province. The study results suggest that suicide/parasuicide is a common occurrence amongst teenagers and young adults aged between 15 and 24 years, suicide/parasuicide do not seem to be accurately recorded in most clinics, that community health nurses are not adequately involved in suicide prevention programmes and finally that available suicide prevention programmes are not fully utilised. Recommendations based on the findings are given. / Health Studies / M.A. (Nursing Science)

Background Hypertension is a global health burden affecting developed and developing countries, and South Africa is no exception (Seedat, Croasdale, Milne, Opie, Atkinson, Rayner and Veriava, 2006). In 2003, hypertension was estimated to have caused 7.1 million premature deaths and accounted for 4.5% of the disease burden worldwide (Lippincott and Wilkins, 2003). In 2001, non-communicable diseases accounted for almost 60% of the 56 million deaths annually and 47% of the global burden of disease. In countries such as Nigeria, Ghana and South Africa, the prevalence of chronic diseases is increasing, while the threat of communicable and poverty-related diseases (infant mortality, cholera and malnutrition) still exists (Belue, Okotor, Iwelunmor, Taylor, Degboe, Agyemang and Ogedegbe, 2009). Purpose The purpose of this study was to explore the compliance of hypertensive clients to lifestyle modification practices within a selected community in Durban, and to make recommendations for a structured programme of health promotion, through lifestyle modification. Method A quantitative approach was adopted to explore the compliance to lifestyle modification amongst hypertensive clients, and purposive sampling was used. Data collection was through a structured, self-administered questionnaire. A total of 205 participants completed the questionnaires. The questionnaire was divided into nine sections: Section A was on biographic data, Section B referred to compliance with lifestyle modification, and Sections C- I dealt with health belief model constructs. A four-point Likert scale was used to assess the health belief model constructs. Results Results revealed that 90% of the respondents in the study had a good understanding of the benefits of complying with their doctor’s treatment and the recommended lifestyle modification practices. They also possessed good knowledge and understanding about their condition, a factor which made them more compliant with lifestyle modification practices. The majority of respondents viewed health information shared through TV and radio programmes as motivators that helped them to comply with lifestyle modifications, and cited long waiting periods in the clinic and insufficient time to engage in physical activities as barriers to their lifestyle modification. Recommendations Health education campaigns and structured programmes of health promotion concerning lifestyle modification practices should be emphasized, especially with regard to diet and exercise. Foods containing high amounts of animal fats and fast foods should be avoided, and the importance of doing physical activities for 30 minutes at least three times a week should be emphasized. / Thesis (M.N.)-University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, 2012.

Thesis (M.S.)--University of Michigan, 1988.

Thesis (M.S.)--University of Michigan, 1988.

The purpose of the study was to highlight the extent of teenage suicide/parasuicide in selected areas in the West Rand. An exploratory descriptive survey was used to determine the extent of teenage suicide/parasuicide, identify existing programmes for the prevention of suicide, determine the involvement of the community health nurses in such programmes and make recommendations for the development of suicide prevention programmes in areas where they do not exist. Structured interview schedules were used to collect data. The study was undertaken in various clinics in Gauteng Province. The study results suggest that suicide/parasuicide is a common occurrence amongst teenagers and young adults aged between 15 and 24 years, suicide/parasuicide do not seem to be accurately recorded in most clinics, that community health nurses are not adequately involved in suicide prevention programmes and finally that available suicide prevention programmes are not fully utilised. Recommendations based on the findings are given. / Health Studies / M.A. (Nursing Science)

M.Cur. / The purpose of this study is to describe guidelines for a Community Based Curriculum in Psychiatric Nursing Science for a nursing college in KwaZulu Natal. The study consists of 4 phases. To reach the purpose of the study, a situational analysis was done in 3 phases to identify the principles for a Community Based Curriculum in Psychiatric Nursing Science. In Phase I - a document analysis of relevant government policies and legislation was conducted to obtain the principles of mental health care. In Phase H - the statistics of the psychiatric diagnoses of patients from two community psychiatric clinics and one psychiatric hospital admission unit were collected. From the prevalence of the mental disorders, the mental health needs and problems were identified. These were the principles of Phase II. Phase III - was the focus group interviews with the psychiatric nurse educators of a nursing college in KwaZulu Natal to ascertain their viewpoints on a Community Based Curriculum in Psychiatric Nursing Science. From the findings of the focus group interviews, a literature control and conceptual framework were done. Thereafter, the principles of mental health care from this phase were identified. The principles of Phase I, II and III were used to formulate Phase IV, which was the guidelines for the operationalisation of Community Based Curriculum in Psychiatric Nursing Science. The outcomes based approach was used in the Community Based Curriculum in Psychiatric Nursing Science in accordance with the National Qualifications Framework of the South African Qualifications Authority. Recommendations concerning nursing practice, nursing education and further study were made at the end of the study including the limitations affecting the study

Tsang Kam Wing, Edwin. / Thesis (M.Phil.)--Chinese University of Hong Kong, 2003. / Includes bibliographical references (leaves 145-151). / Abstracts in English and Chinese ; questionnaire also in Chinese. / Chapter CHAPTER 1 --- INTRODUCTION --- p.1 / Chapter CHAPTER2 --- LITERATURE REVIEW --- p.6 / Anatomy and Physiology of Knee --- p.6 / Anatomy and Physiology of Knee Osteoarthritis --- p.8 / Clinical KOA in Older Persons --- p.10 / Consequence of Clinical KOA --- p.13 / Management of Clinical KOA --- p.15 / Role of Knee Exercise in Clinical KOA --- p.18 / Goal of Treatment of Clinical KOA --- p.18 / Function of Knee Exercise --- p.18 / Physiological and Psychological Effect of Knee Exercise --- p.21 / Knee Exercise for Clinical KOA --- p.23 / Knee Exercise for Older Persons --- p.25 / Role of Health Education for Treatment of Clinical KOA --- p.27 / Community Nurse-Led Care for Clinical KOA --- p.29 / Nurse-Led Care in Community --- p.31 / Summary --- p.37 / Chapter CHAPTER 3 --- method --- p.39 / Aim and Hypotheses of the Study --- p.39 / Aim of the Study --- p.39 / Objectives of the Study --- p.40 / Null Hypotheses --- p.40 / Research Design --- p.42 / Diagnostic Criteria of Clinical KOA --- p.43 / Sample --- p.44 / Inclusion Criteria --- p.45 / Exclusion Criteria --- p.45 / Sample Size --- p.45 / Sample Recruitment --- p.47 / Intervention: community nurse-led protocol for clinical KOA --- p.48 / Treatment group --- p.49 / Control Group --- p.50 / Data Collection Procedure --- p.54 / Pre-test Assessment --- p.54 / Post-test Assessment --- p.55 / Outcome Measures --- p.56 / Disease-Specific Health Status Assessment: Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index: Hong Kong VA 3.0- Cantonese ( WO MAC) --- p.56 / Score management and Interpretation --- p.58 / General health status assessment: the Chinese ( HK) Version of the Medical Outcome Survey ( MOS SF-36 ) --- p.60 / Score management and Interpretation --- p.62 / Specific physical function Assessment --- p.68 / Chair Rising --- p.68 / Timed performance test of mobility --- p.68 / Data Analysis --- p.69 / Ethical Consideration --- p.70 / Chapter CHAPTER 4 --- RESULTS --- p.71 / Subjects Characteristics --- p.71 / Demographic Profile --- p.72 / Baseline Assessment --- p.77 / Normality of Study Outcome --- p.84 / "Treatment Effect on WOMAC, MOS SF-36 and Specific Physical Function" --- p.86 / Disease-specific health status ( WOMAC) --- p.86 / General health status (MOS SF-36) --- p.88 / MOS SF-36 Reported-Health Transition --- p.93 / Specific Physical Function Performance --- p.95 / Chair-rise --- p.97 / Comfort-walk --- p.98 / Fast-walk --- p.99 / Documentation of the Treatment Process --- p.99 / Summary --- p.103 / Chapter CHAPTER 5 --- DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION --- p.104 / Disease-specific Health Status --- p.106 / General Health Status --- p.108 / Pain and Physical Function Performances --- p.111 / MOS SF-36 Versus WOMAC --- p.114 / Service Collaboration --- p.118 / Effectiveness of the Protocol --- p.121 / Limitation --- p.125 / Recommendations and Implications for Future Studies --- p.133 / Implication to Practice --- p.139 / Conclusion --- p.142 / REFERENCES --- p.145 / APPENDIX I --- p.152 / Community Nurse-Led Protocol for Clinical Knee Osteoarthritis in Older Persons --- p.152 / HEALTH EDUCATION --- p.154 / Home Exercise --- p.154 / Daily Activities Involving the Knee Joints --- p.154 / Sitting and Stretching Exercise --- p.155 / Strengthening Exercise --- p.156 / APPENDIX II --- p.159 / Community Nurse-Led Protocol for Clinical Knee Osteoarthritis in Older Persons ( Chinese ) --- p.159 / 骨關節炎家居運動治療的健康教育 --- p.160 / 家居運動治療須知 --- p.160 / 影響膝蓋關節的日常活動包括 --- p.161 / 坐式伸展運動練習 --- p.161 / 張力運動練習 --- p.164 / APPENDIX III --- p.167 / Western Ontario and Mcmaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index： Hong Kong 226}0ؤ ( Questions in English ) --- p.167 / APPENDIX IV --- p.171 / Western Ontario and Mcmaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index： Hong Kong - Cantonese --- p.171 / APPENDIX V --- p.178 / Medical Outcome Survey SF-36 (MOS SF 226}0ؤ 36) ( English Version ) --- p.178 / APPENDIX VI --- p.184 / 簡明健康狀況調查表（MOS SF-36) --- p.184 / APPENDIX VII --- p.190 / Community-Based-Care of the --- p.190 / Usual Home-Help Teams --- p.190 / APPENDIX VIII --- p.192 / """Information on Right & Obligatiońح and" --- p.192 / """Consent Form""" --- p.192 / APPENDIX IX --- p.203 / Research Schedule --- p.203 / APPENDIX X --- p.205 / Letter for Institutional Approval for the Study --- p.205

No abstract available. / Thesis (M.N.)-University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, 2012.