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Character strengths and the role thereof in the recovery of cardiac surgery patients
(North-West University (South Africa), Vaal Triangle Campus, 2017)
In this qualitative study the role that character strengths played in the recovery process of
cardiac artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery patients was explored. Semi-structured
interviews were the main means of collecting ...
The role of endothelin-1 in cardiometabolic and vascular function in a bi-ethnic population : the SABPA study
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2017)
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The black population in South Africa has a high prevalence of hypertension and atherosclerosis. Endothelin-1 (ET-1), a potent vasoconstrictor peptide, has been implicated as an important biomarker in the ...
Developing coping strategies for children who lost a mother during middle childhood
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2017)
Death is a powerful experience that has the potential to cause disruption, displacement, and profound emotional suffering. The death of a mother has been described as one of the most stressful life events one may have to ...
Application of character strengths by educators
(North-West University (South Africa), Vaal Triangle Campus, 2017)
This study aimed to explore how teachers use their signature strengths in the teaching context
and their experiences regarding the use thereof. Further aims were to study the outcomes of
the use of teachers' character ...
A systematic literature review pertaining to the psychological effects of multimedia-induced sexualisation of girls in middle childhood
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2017)
International reports recently issued in countries such as America, England, Australia and Scotland have sparked debate pertaining to the sexualisation of young children. Healthcare clinicians, psychologists, caregivers, ...
Respiratory exposure during the additive manufacturing of sand casting moulds
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)
Background: During additive manufacturing (AM) of sand casting moulds, potential dust species of unknown particle size or mineral composition, and hazardous chemical substances (HCS’s) such as silica (crystalline), volatile ...
Nurses' attitude toward health information systems in a private hospital
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2015)
Background: Health information systems (HIS’) are necessary in South Africa. South Africa is a country which is crippled by a quadruple disease burden and on the verge of implementing National Health Insurance (NHI) systems. ...
The impact of Critical Incident Stress Debriefing on coping in emergency health care providers : a rapid review
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2016)
Emergency health care providers (EHCPs) are medical specialists who are trained to
provide victims of sudden or acute illness or injury with emergency care and transportation to
a hospital. An inherent aspect of this ...
The influence of the practice environment on community service nurses' subjective well-being and compassion fatigue
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2017)
Background: International and national research has established that a positive practice environment is associated with better nurse, patient and organisational outcomes. Although similar findings have been identified among ...
Synthesis and biological evaluation of novel 11-azaartemisinin derivatives
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2017)
Malaria is a devastating mosquito-borne disease caused by several species of Plasmodium protozoa, of which the most important is Plasmodium falciparum (Pf). Globally, the disease caused approximately 438 000 deaths in 2014; ...