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A tale of two systems-Nurses practice environment, well being, perceived quality of care and patient safety in private and public hospitals in South Africa: a questionnaire survey
(Elsevier, 2013)Objective: To examine the practice environment, nurse reported quality of care and patient safety, and nurse workforce outcomes in medical and surgical units in private and public hospitals in South Africa (SA), and determine ... -
Targeting inflammation to reduce cardiovascular disease risk: a realistic clinical prospect?
(Wiley, 2017)Data from basic science experiments is overwhelmingly supportive of the causal role of immune-inflammatory response(s) at the core of atherosclerosis, and therefore, the theoretical potential to manipulate the inflammatory ... -
Teaching compassionate care to nursing students in a digital learning and teaching environment
(Elsevier, 2018)Background Healthcare that is technically excellent, but without compassion, fails to meet the expectations of patients. Ample evidence about teaching compassion to nursing students in classrooms exists; however, few ... -
Teaching employees money management skills and showing a profit in the process: Lessons from a financial literacy course
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Team-based care for hypertensive patients is essential in low- and middle-income countries
(Wiley, 2019)In 2017, the World Hypertension League announced a new resource to support the development of hypertension training programmes for healthcare professionals.1 Three key elements are assessed with the tool: knowledge, ... -
Team-based learning experiences of fourth-year pharmacy students in a South African university
(AACP, 2018)Objective. To determine fourth-year pharmacy students’ learning experiences with team-based learning (TBL) at a South African university. Methods. A survey composed of biographical data and quantitative questions focusing ... -
Telomerase dysregulation in the hippocampus of a rat model of depression: normalization by lithium
(Oxford Univ Press, 2015)Background: Telomeres are protective DNA-protein complexes at the ends of each chromosome, maintained primarily by the enzyme telomerase. Shortening of the blood leukocyte telomeres is associated with aging, several chronic ... -
Test-retest reliability and minimal detectable change scores of twelve functional fitness tests in adults with Down syndrome
(Elsevier, 2016)Aim The purpose of the study was to explore the test–retest reliability and minimal detectable change of selected functional fitness test items in adults with Down syndrome. Methods Forty-three adults with Down syndrome ... -
Testosterone and acute stress are associated with fibrinogen and Von Willebrand factor in African men: the SABPA study
(Elsevier, 2013)Background: Low testosterone, acute and chronic stress and hypercoagulation are all associated with hypertension and hypertension-related diseases. The interaction between these factors and future risk for coronary ... -
The association of oxidative stress with arterial compliance and vascular resistance in a bi-ethnic population: the SABPA study
(Taylor & Francis Ltd, 2016)A loss of arterial elasticity increases the risk for cardiovascular events. Oxidative injury to the vessel wall may be one of the underlying mechanisms influencing arterial elasticity. We compared markers of oxidative ... -
The clinical relevance of altered fibrinogen packaging in the presence of 17β-estradiol and progesterone
(Elsevier, 2016)Background The effect of endogenous hormone concentrations, specifically 17β-estradiol and progesterone, on fibrin network formation has not been established. Objectives It is essential to understand natural hormone ... -
The contribution of different adipose tissue depots to plasmaplasminogen activator inhibitor-1 (PAI-1) levels
(Elsevier, 2016)Increased plasma plasminogen activator inhibitor-1 (PAI-1) level is considered a mechanistic pathway through which obesity contributes to increased cardiovascular disease risk. Abdominal adipose tissue specifically, is a ... -
The correlation between motor proficiency and physical activity in Senior Phase learners in the Potchefstroom area
(Elsevier, 2016)Background One of the risks associated with low physical activity levels is the insufficient development of motor proficiency, which in turn has an impact on participation in physical activity and sport during ... -
The defense response and alcohol intake: a coronary artery disease risk: the SABPA study
(Taylor & Francis, 2016)The behavioral defense coping response (DefS) as a measure of coping with emotional stress may increase alcohol intake (gamma glutamyl transferase (γGT)), the risk for coronary artery disease (CAD) and insulin sensitivity ... -
The effect of a learner-support intervention on perceptual-motor skills of kindergarten learners from deprived environments
(Sage, 2016)This study reports on a learner-support intervention aimed at the development of perceptual-motor skills of kindergarten learners from disadvantaged environments. A quantitative research method was followed which consisted ... -
The effect of a perceptual motor-intervention programme on learning readiness of Grade R learners from South African deprived environments
(Taylor & Francis, 2016)South Africa consists of developed and developing contexts. This article reports on a study undertaken to determine the effect of a Perceptual–motor Intervention Programme in learning readiness of Grade R learners from ... -
The effect of whole-body vibration training on selected anthropometric and biochemical parameters in sedentary men: rehabilitation
(LAM Publications Ltd, 2016)The information on the use of whole-body vibration training (WBVT) on some health-related risk factors such as body composition and biochemical parameters is limited. The purpose of the study was therefore, to assess the ... -
The effectiveness of training and retraining at various frequencies on the aerobic capacity and intrinsic cardiovascular dynamics (systolic time intervals) in south african employees
(LAM Publications Ltd, 2016)Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains a serious health threat in most countries globally, placing a severe burden on the workforce in the corporate environment. Physical activity intervention has already been indicated ... -
The effects of acute self myofascial release (MFR) and stretching techniques on physical fitness parameters
(LAM Publications Ltd, 2016)The objective of this study was to assess the effects of self myofascial release (MFR) techniques and different stretching techniques on physical fitness parameters among university students. This was a prospective ... -
The relationship between cardiovascular risk factors and knowledge of cardiovascular disease in African men in the North–West Province
(Elsevier, 2016)Background: South Africa has an established high prevalence of cardiovascular disease (CVD), particularly amongst urban African communities. However, it was unknown whether African men's CVD knowledge was associated with ...