Browsing Health Sciences by Subject "Nurse"
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Asepsis related deviations from safe practice in parenteral medication administration in the North West Province
(North-West University (South Africa), Potchefstroom Campus, 2018)Background: Several studies have been published with regards to the incidence of medication administration errors as a patient safety concern. However, there is limited literature available on the incidence of asepsis-related ... -
Burnout, empowerment, workplace relationships and the practice environment : an intervention programme for critical care nurses
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2015)BACKGROUND: A recent national study showed that critical care nurses and medical-surgical nurses in South Africa have high levels of burnout – higher than most other countries in the world. These high levels of burnout ... -
The effectiveness of sensory stimulation therapy to strengthen the well–being of operating room nurses
(North-West University, 2012)Highly skilled nurses amongst the OR team, are needed in the operating room (OR) to ensure optimal patient safety. Shortages in experienced OR nurses and a stressful working environment prove to have a negative influence ... -
Nurses' views regarding the use of creative play in the nursing care of hospitalised children in North West Province
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2023)Background - The study recognises that healthcare institutions are perceived as extremely stressful environments in which to be admitted. Children find hospitalisation as a threatening and stressful experience, and this ... -
Perceptions of nurses on occupational hazards and safety practices in Ditsobotla public hospitals of North West Province
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2021)Background: By profession, nurses are one of healthcare workers who attend patients through a variety of preventive and curative services. However, while their attention is on providing care, they are vulnerable to hazards ... -
Psychosocial support guidelines for nurses caring for patients diagnosed with COVID-19 infection in the North West Province
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2023)Background: Literature has shown that nurses, as frontliners caring for the patients diagnosed with COVID-19 infection, are psychologically affected by the consequences of the pandemic. Therefore, nurses need psychosocial ... -
The relationship between burnout and the safety and quality of patient care in private critical care units in Gauteng province
(North-West University, 2010)INTRODUCTION AND AIM: Research recognises the clear links between nurses’ experience of professional burnout and the quality of the work environment. To that end it is extremely important for nurse managers to create an ... -
The relationship between compassion fatigue, emotional work, and job stress among nurses within the eThekwini District
(North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2015)Aim: To describe the relationship between compassion fatigue, emotional work and job stress among nurses working in medical and surgical wards in public hospitals in eThekwini district, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Background: ...