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Using a condom to prevent cement interdigitation into bone during the first stage of a two-stage revision arthroplasty for a periprosthetic joint infection
(University of the Free State, 2018)Introduction and Aims: Total joint replacements are a universally accepted treatment in patients with end-stage osteoarthritis, post-traumatic arthritis, inflammatory arthritis, avascular necrosis of the femoral head as ... -
Continuous professional development echocardiography training in South Africa
(University of the Free State, 2017)English: Echocardiography is recognised as a highly valuable diagnostic tool, and a vast amount of information can be gathered using the procedure. The field of echocardiography has enjoyed rapid technological advances ... -
Integrated clinical simulation assessment criteria for emergency care education programmes in South Africa
(University of the Free State, 2015-07)English: An in-depth study was done into integrated clinical simulation with a view to identifying assessment criteria and case types in order to employ integrated clinical simulation as an instrument for summative assessment ... -
Computer-assisted learning: a web-based application in histology
(University of the Free State, 2003-11)Abstract not avilable -
The impact of an interactive education strategy in radiography education
(University of the Free State, 2003-11)English: Increased access to higher education to address equity is a major objective of The National Plan for Higher Education (NPHE) in South Africa. This increased access necessitated more flexible entry requirements ... -
Factors associated with students' assessment of teaching quality in a module in the MBCHB 1 program|
(University of the Free State, 2004-08)English: In the light of a changed student body due to transformation principles coming into place and a new curriculum for undergraduate medical education introduced in 2000 in the Medical School of the University of ... -
The facilitators' perspective of interprofessional education at the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Free State
(University of the Free State, 2017-01)English: Collaborative practice in healthcare occurs when various health workers with different areas of professional expertise work together with patients, their families and communities. The World Health Organisation ... -
The experiences and attitudes of students and lectures regarding peer physical examination in the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of the Free State
(University of the Free State, 2017-01)English: Health professions students use peer physical examinations (PPE) for the purpose of training globally, but in many institutions no formal policy or guidelines exists. There are many benefits of the use of PPE ... -
Preparation of nursing students for operating room exposure
(University of the Free State, 2017-01)English: The South African Nursing Council (SANC) requires that all nursing students rotate and work in the operating room. Most of these students have never been inside an operating room and feel unsure of what is expected ... -
Student's experiences of simulation based education vs. problem based learning in emergency medical care training
(University of the Free State, 2017)English: An in-depth study was done into Simulation Based Education (SBE) and Problem Based Learning (PBL) with a view to understanding which method of education is best suited to paramedic education. The researcher ... -
Community-based education (CBE) - the MED 113 Expo as case study
(University of the Free State, 2004-11)English: Background: Societal complaints that health professionals do not address their needs, the ratio of specialist to primary health care professionals and that human resources in health services are concentrated in ... -
The analysis of the needs of Free State emergency care practitioners with regard to continuous professional development
(University of the Free State, 2016-01)English: The Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) recognises and endorses continuing professional development as a means of ensuring best possible practice to the public. The lack of literature regarding ... -
The needs and opportunities for post-graduate education and training programmes for the optometry profession in post-apartheid South Africa
(University of the Free State, 2003)English: This research study was undertaken to determine the needs and opportunities for post-graduate education and training programmes in optometry in post-apartheid South Africa. The rationale for this study can be ... -
Perception of community health workers regarding the value and role played by the general education and training certificate in ancillary health care in the Free State Province
(University of the Free State, 2013-06)English: In 2004, the Free State Department of Health (FSDoH) trained CHWs in the GETC in AHC qualification and in 2006 Free State Growth and Development Strategy (FSGDS) commissioned the department to conduct a research ... -
Description of the outcomes and essential content for a cardiovascular perfusion practice programme
(University of the Free State, 2016-01)English: Cardiovascular perfusion is a field of practice whereby the function of the heart and lungs is replaced or supported by equipment and machines in a hospital theatre setting so that a surgical procedure to correct ... -
An investigation into how Treasury management perceives the Employee Health and Wellness Programme
(University of the Free State, 2016-02)English: The success of a workplace health and wellness programme is dependent on both employee participation and managerial support. An interactive and supportive environment amongst employees (including managers at all ... -
Investigating the effect of the incorporation of the Free State College of Emergency Care under a higher education institution
(University of the Free State, 2016-01)No abstract available -
Investigating factors associated with HIV risk taking behaviours amongst people living with HIV and AIDS (PLWHA) in Lesotho
(University of the Free State, 2016-02)English: Preventive programmes addressing Human Immune Deficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) should focus on, and specifically address people living with HIV and AIDS (PLWHA). In Lesotho ... -
The opinions on and use of simulation in undergraduate pharmacy education at South African universities
(University of the Free State, 2016-01)English: An in-depth study was done to obtain greater insight into the current use of simulation, and the opinions of lecturers regarding simulation, in undergraduate pharmacy education at South African Universities ... -
Simulation as educational strategy: an interprofessional approach at the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Free State
(University of the Free State, 2016-01)English: With an ever-evolving and complex patient population, healthcare professionals need to adapt to these changes. A response to this challenge is to deliver patient care and management as an interprofessional ...
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