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Coaching for publication in higher education: views of the coach

Frantz, Jose M.; Phillips, Julie; Rhoda, Anthea (Nova Southeastern University, 2011)

Purpose: Mentoring is a professional development approach that can be effectively used in improving publication outputs among academics. The challenge to develop academics in the area of publication is essential. This study ...
Community intervention for the emerging epidemic of non-communicable diseases

Puoane, Thandi; Bradley, Hazel A. (MedPharm Publications, 2006)

BACKGROUND: Community health workers (CHWs) are lay people trained to assist with health care in their communities. This study took place at two sites in Khayelitsha, a township in the Cape Peninsula, from 2000 ...
A conceptual framework for cost management training in the Limpopo Province of South Africa

Jooste, Karien; Mothiba, Tebogo Maria (Journal of Nursing Management, 2013)

This paper describes the perceptions of nurse managers about their dual role in nursing units as cost centres.
Conceptual research on the term facilitation: reducing an elephant to chewable chunks

Schenck, Catherina (Rinie); Louw, Huma (University of Stellenbosch, 2007)

Aim of the article: With this article the researchers used a conceptual research process to: explore the meanings of the concept of facilitation; identify the key facilitating actions/behaviours of the facilitator and the ...
Constraints to implementing an equity-promoting staff allocation policy: understanding key actors perspectives affecting implementation in South Africa

Scott, Vera; Mathews, Verona; Gilson, Lucy (Oxford University Press, 2012)

Much of current research on issues of equity in low- and middle-income countries focuses on uncovering and describing the extent of inequities in health status and health service provision. In terms of policy responses ...
A cross-sectional survey to compare the competence of learners registered for the Baccalaureus Curationis programme using different learning approaches at the University of the Western Cape

Le Roux, Lorette; Khanyile, Thembisile (AOSIS OpenJournals, 2012)

The purpose of the study was to compare the extent to which the different teaching approaches applied in the Baccalaureus Curationis programme adequately prepare graduating learners for professional competence.
Curriculum transformation: a proposed route to reflect a political consciousness in occupational therapy education

De Jongh, Jo-Celene; Hess-April, Lucia; Wegner, Lisa (Occupational Therapy Association of South Africa, 2012)

Introduction: Curriculum review is an ongoing, dynamic, long-term process that forms part of occupational therapy education. The Department of Occupational Therapy, University of the Western Cape (UWC) recently responded ...
Day labourers in Pretoria, Windhoek and the United States - a comparison of two capitals and a different world

Schenck, Catherina (Rinie); Blaauw, Phillip (Derick) (AOSIS OpenJournals, 2008)

Purpose: The aim of this paper is to compare the economic dynamics of day labouring in two Southern African capital cities, namely Windhoek and Pretoria, against the background of the experiences of day labourers in a ...
Day labourers, unemployment and socio-economic development in South Africa

Harmse, Alet; Schenck, Catherina (Rinie); Blaauw, Phillip (Derick) (Springer Verlag, 2009)

One of the most visible forms of unemployment is the men who stand at the side of the road or on corners daily, waiting for any job that may come their way. It is estimated that there are nearly 1,000 places in South ...
Debriefing interviews and coaching conversations: strategies to promote student reflexivity and action

Maritz, Jeanette; Jooste, Karien (UNISA Press, 2011)

Without conscious will and engagement in critical reflexivity as a process of growth and learning in research, students remain unaware of their subjective biases and the effect of bias on the inquiry. A qualitative, ...
A descriptive study of the perceptions and behaviours of waterpipe use by university students in the Western Cape, South Africa

Daniels, Karin E.; Roman, Nicolette V. (BioMed Central, 2013)

Background: Waterpipe smoking started as a cultural phenomenon but has become a social phenomenon. Hookah cafes are an increasingly popular venue for socializing. Studies suggest that waterpipe users perceive smoking the ...
Determinants of nurses’ knowledge gap on pain management in Ghana

Adejumo, Oluyinka; Aziato, Lydia (Elsevier, 2014)

There are concerns about adequacy of nurses’ knowledge and skill in effective pain management since effective pain management promotes early recovery after surgery. This study explores factors that accounted for Ghanaian ...
Determinants of obesity in an urban township of South Africa

Puoane, Thandi (MedPharm Publications, 2008)

OBJECTIVE: To estimate the prevalence of overweight and obesity, and identify factors associated with Body Mass Index (BMI) and waist circumference (WC) among adults residing in an urban township in South Africa. DESIGN: ...
Developing reflection and research skills through blogging in an evidence-based practice postgraduate physiotherapy module

Frantz, Jose M.; Rowe, Michael (Health and Medical Publications Group, 2013)

Background. Evidence-based practice (EBP) is the process by which a clinician evaluates the quality of evidence before applying it in the management of a patient. Many practitioners struggle to integrate this research-based ...
Developing reflection and research skills through blogging in an evidence-based practice postgraduate physiotherapy module

Frantz, Jose M.; Rowe, Michael (Health and Medical Publishing Group, 2013)

Background: Evidence-based practice (EBP) is the process by which a clinician evaluates the quality of evidence before applying it in the management of a patient. Many practitioners struggle to integrate this research-based ...
Developing telepsychiatry services in KwaZulu-Natal - an action research study

Chipps, Jennifer; Ramlall, Suvira; Madigoe, Thebe; King, Howard; Mars, Maurice (OMICS Publishing Group, 2012)

OBJECTIVE: In 2009, the Departments of Psychiatry and Telehealth of the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) initiated a three year project to develop telepsychiatry services in KwaZulu-Natal. This paper describes the ...
Development of non-profit organisations providing health and social services in rural South Africa: a three year longitudinal study

Moshabela, Mosa; Gitomer, Shira; Qhibi, Bongi; Schneider, Helen (PLOS, 2013)

INTRODUCTION: In an effort to increase understanding of formation of the community and home-based care economy in south Africa, we investigated the origin and development of non-profit organisations (NPOs) providing home-and ...
The differences between adolescent users and non-users of addictive substances in a low socio-economic status community: Contextual factors explored from the perspective of subjective wellbeing.

Florence, Maria; Koch, Elize (Psychological Society of South Africa, 2011)

This research aimed to explore the differences between adolescents from a low socio-economic Cape Town community who use addictive substances and those who do not, with regard to subjective wellbeing. The Kidscreen52 was ...
Does family structure matter? comparing the life goals and aspirations of learners in secondary schools

Davids, Eugene Lee; Roman, Nicolette V. (Education Association of South Africa, 2013)

The aim of this study was to compare the goals and aspirations of learners from single- and two-parent families. The study used a quantitative methodology with a cross-sectional comparative group design. The sample ...
Do nursing students know and practice the Universal Precautions to prevent transmission of infectious agents?c

Van der Berg, Lindi; Daniels, Felicity M. (AOSIS OpenJournals, 2013)

The aim of the study was therefore to investigate the knowledge and practice of nursing students with regard to the UPs and whether there was any relationship between knowledge of and practice of the UPs.

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