Nursing Science

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A comparative study of the professional competence of nurses who have completed traditional and Case-Based Bridging programmes
(2002) Khumalo, Nonhlanhla Florence; Kubheka, B.A.
The main aim f the study was to compare the competence of newly qualified professional nurses who have completed either the traditional or the case-based bridging programmes. The study was confined to the clinical areas of KwaZulu-Natal Region F. A comparative descriptive research study was undertaken for this project. Sixty (60) professional nurses from two bridging programmes participated in the study. Data was collected by means of questionnaires; one for the professional nurses under the study another for the supervisors working with the subjects under study- Both questionnaires were divided into four sections with a total number of sixty-nine (69) questions for both the professional nurses and supervisors under study. Results showed that professional nurses who undertook a case-based curriculum were more competent than those who undertook a traditional curriculum. It was recommended that both groups of the professional nurses should be helped by the supervisors in improving their administrative skills.
An evaluation of community-based rehabilitative care given to amputated patients living in the suburban area north of Durban Metro Region "F"
(2004) Shangase, Nondumiso Cecilia.; Kubheka, B.A.
The aim of the study was to evaluate the community-based rehabilitative care given to amputated patients living in the suburban area North of Durban Metro Region "F'. this was done in order to improve the quality of rehabilitative care and the lives of amputated patients in the community. A non-experimental, quantitative and qualitative study was undertaken to obtain the required information. The questionnaires were designed for the amputees only and consisted of open and closed-ended questions. The total number of the sample was twenty five (25) and were selected conveniently and purposively, because of the small number of amputees in the community. The study revealed that as a result of the apparent lack of community rehabilitation services, the vast majority of amputees attended the hospitals where their needs were met, even though not all the rehabilitation team members were present in the hospital. The rehabilitation team members that were mostly nurses and vocational rehabilitations counselors, which contributed to vocational training not being done leading to a high rate of unemployment of the amputees. Based on the findings of the investigation certain recommendations were presented. It was recommended that each local clinic there should be a rehabilitation center attached to it with the rehabilitation team members placed in these clinics for rehabilitation and consultation by the amputees. It was also recommended that proper discharge planning in the hospital should be done by all the rehabilitation team members especially vocational rehabilitation counselor in order to improve employment for the amputees.
An exploration of learner midwives' ability to utilise reflective thinking as a means of enhancing learning
(2004) Shezi, Thokozile Marjorie.; Kubheka, B.A.
The aim of the study was to explore the abilities of learner midwives in utilizing reflective thinking, so as to enhance their learning. An exploratory and descriptive study was undertaken to obtain the required information. Two questionnaires, one for the learner midwives and one for their dinical accompanists, were designed. They consisted of open-ended and closed-ended questions. Sample consisted of fifty (50) learner midwives and ten (10) dinical accompanists. The study revealed that reflective thinking was not applied by the learner midwives as, during the learning process, they were not aware of the strategies to use in order to stimulate this. The lack thereof, led to the inability of them to utilise this valuable tool, which would support and fadiitate faster learning with insight Based on the findings recommendations were presented. It was recommended that the reflective skills should be taught in the dassroom so that they can be consciously utilised throughout the course. The dinical accompanists should be in the correct, acceptable rate of dinical instructor to student. They should also be trained to be reflective practitioners, who are going to create a conducive atmosphere for the learners to be stimulated and to utilise reflection as a learning strategy.
The impact of the brain drain of professional nurses on nursing education and nursing practice in Kwazulu-Natal Province
(2006) Mkhize, Nelisiwe Virginia; Kubheka, B.A.
This study is aimed at evaluating the impact of the brain drain of professional nurses on nursing education and nursing practice. It is also aimed at identifyimg factors that contributed to the emigration of professional nurses. lastly, it is aimed at maiking recommendations on the possible solutions to the problem. The loss of professionals and other skilled people from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region is fast assuming the dimensions of a major crisis. These countries pour vast resources into training and education of professional nurses to ensure that future skills needs are met. After this preparation, these professional nurses leave the country to work overseas. People in the United Kingdom, Canada and Middle East are the recipients of nurses, training countries are not benefiting. Emigration of these highly skilled and competent nurses to other countries seems to have a negative impact on the delivery of excellent health care services, particularly in the public sector. Emigration is embedded in the personal human right to freedom of movement and the use of an individual's knowledge and skills to improve his or her own life. Negative effects of the brain drain are further evident in the clinical areas where the learners may not get sufficient training, support and exposure due to lack of appropriate skills and expertise. In South Africa in particular, the emigration of professional nurses has increased over the past 15 years, and the international mobility of health professionals has become an important issue. Statistics show that more than 23 400 health workers from South Africa currently practice in Australia, Canada, the United States, New Zealand, United Kingdom and other countries. This figure corresponds to approximately 9,8% of all health professionals registered in South Africa, suggesting that emigration rates are significantly higher on health workers than for skilled workers in general which is 7%. According to the study done by International Labour Organization, health care professionals who left, most often, & do not return. (Nursing Update 2006: 12),
Invesigation effectiveness of health education given to pregnant women with sexually transmitted infections in district 29 of KZN
(2006) Mweni, Thokozile Happiness; Kubheka, B.A.
This study is aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of health education given to pregnant women with, sexually transmitted infections. A descriptive survey was conducted in the hospitals and clinics of District 29 KwaZulu Natal where the pregnant mothers received their health services. One set of interview schedule was designed for pregnant mothers with sexually transmitted infections. The interview schedule consisted of open and closed ended questions. The total number of pregnant mothers was thirty. The respondents were systematically selected every third pregnant mother was chosen until a required number was reached. The study revealed that health education given to pregnant women with sexually transmitted infections was not effective. There was an increase in the infection rate among those who were previously exposed to health education. Based on the findings of the research it was recommended that new objectives, content, teaching strategies and evaluation strategies should be introduced in the present programmes used in order" to reduce the incidence of sexually transmitted infections in pregnant women. It is also advisable that all health professionals should be involved in giving health education, and not only to professional nurses.
Utilization of professional nurses with a clinical Masters degree in the clinical areas and educational institutions of KwaZulu-Natal region "F"
(2002) Zungu, Perm Ntomb'ifikile; Kubheka, B.A.
The aim of the study was to investigate the utilization of professional nurses with clinical master's degree in the clinical areas and educational institutions in KwaZulu-Natal region "F". This was done in order to improve the utilization of nurse graduates by their supervisors for productivity. A descriptive study was undertaken using two types of questionnaires, tone for professional nurses with master's degrees and another one for the supervisors. The total number of sample was 16 graduates and 7 supervisors who were selected purposively and conveniently The study revealed that professional nurses with clinical master's degrees were not always properly utilized by their supervisors in the clinical areas and educational institutions. They were not placed correctly according to their specialization, knowledge and experiences and academic achievements. Recommendations were made that these graduates should be placed properly according to their specialization.

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