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A descriptive study to evaluate the effect of guidelines used by counsellors to improve adherence to antiretroviral therapy in the private sector
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)
INTRODUCTION: To achieve a virological outcome to antiretroviral therapy, a high adherence level is required.
OBJECTIVE: To implement and evaluate guidelines that will be used by treatment support counsellors in an
attempt ...
An assessment of the adherence to guidelines for the management of asthma exacerbations in selected primary healthcare facilities in the Western Cape
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)
INTRODUCTION: Asthma is described as a chronic inflammatory disorder of the airways. Recurrent episodes of "acute attacks" or exacerbation may occur in susceptible individuals. The onset of these episodes maybe associated ...
A systematic review evaluating the effects of bilateral tubal ligation on menorrhagia and dysmenorrhoea (post-tubal ligation syndrome)
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)
INTRODUCTION: The complaints about the tubal sterilization surgery leading to post-tubal ligation syndrome first surfaced in the 1950s. With the introduction in the 1970s of laparoscopy, which was a less invasive surgery, ...
Managing cultural diversity in the classroom
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)
INTRODUCTION: This article focuses on the cultural issues challenging health professional academics in this era of transformation in South Africa. OBJECTIVES: The objective is to discuss various concepts of cultural diversity ...
The effectiveness of in-hospital psychosocial intervention programmes for families of critically ill patients - a systematic review.
(Health and Medical Publishing Group, 2006)
Background. A review of in-hospital psychosocial intervention studies for families with a relative in a critical care unit was conducted.
Purpose of review. To review the literature on studies addressing the topic, discuss ...
Reflections on nursing students’ e-learning experiences
(University of the Western Cape. Faculty of Community & Health Sciences, 2006)
Introduction:
E-learning has been integrated into the curriculum of the School of Nursing (SON) because it supports the principles of the case-based approach adopted by the SON.
Aim: The primary aim was to gather baseline ...