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The lived experiences of emergency care graduates as they transition from college to professional workplace
(University of the Free State, 2021-11)Central to every formal education qualification offered by any education and training institution is the aim to produce well-rounded graduates who have gained new knowledge, skills and professional attributes. Emergency ... -
A view on assessment: MBCHB 3 clinical skills module at the University of Limpopo
(University of the Free State, 2021-11)Abstract not available -
Critical-thinking skills of undergraduate allied health professions students in the clinical rotation years at the University of the Free State
(University of the Free State, 2020-01)In the health professional’s world, decisions have to be made in an instant, and because these decisions influence the lives of the patients that health care professionals treat – wrong decisions can be fatal. These decisions ... -
A student review of doctor-patient communication skills training in the UFS undergraduate medical programme
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Evaluation of the cerclage cable force
(University of the Free State, 2020-12)INTRODUCTION: Cerclage cable systems are manufactured by different companies to assist in fracture reduction and fixation; their usefulness extends to various specialties, including trauma, tumour surgery and arthroplasty, ... -
Investigating curriculum based training on patient handover within higher education institutions
(University of the Free State, 2021-05)Background: Communication between healthcare providers (HCPs) is crucial for holistic patient care and conformance to the continuum of care. Patient handover is viewed as an essential element for aligning this continuum ... -
Condom sterility in periprosthetic joint infection management at Universitas academic hospital in Bloemfontein 2018
(University of the Free State, 2020-04)Joint replacement surgery, especially of the hip and knee, is one of the most rewarding operations for both the patient and the orthopaedic surgeon worldwide. Hip replacement has been dubbed the operation of the century. ... -
Association between deformity correction and clinical outcome post total knee arthroplasty
(University of the Free State, 2020-06)Background: The aim of this study was to establish if the degree of deformity correction during total knee arthroplasty (TKA) has an influence on post-operative patient satisfaction. Patient and methods: This was a ... -
Low dislocation rates achieved when using dual mobility cup hip implants for femur neck fractures
(University of the Free State, 2020-06)Background: Total hip replacements (THA) done for intracapsular neck of femur fractures (NOF) have a dislocation rate of up to 14%. This is seven times higher than in THA done for osteoarthritis. Using a dual mobility cup ... -
A feasible diabetes management guideline for primary health care practitioners in the Free State for workplace learning
(University of the Free State, 2020-08)There is overwhelming proof that the management that patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) receive in the primary health care (PHC) settings is not adequate, causing poor control of DM and resultant complications. This poor ... -
Training for interpersonal communication skills relevant to neurological practice in South Africa
(University of the Free State, 2020-09)Training in proper communication between doctor and patient is not a requirement for the training of neurologists in South Africa. This is not the case in neurology training in countries such as Canada, the United Kingdom ... -
An evaluative case study for undergraduate community service-learning in physiotherapy
(University of the Free State, 2020-09)Social and educational transformation was needed in post-Apartheid South Africa (SA) to address numerous social problems that the country was experiencing. Higher educational institutions were identified as vehicles to ... -
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 ...
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