Doctoral Degrees (School of Nursing)
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Competences of South African midwifery educators: a transformative framework
(University of the Free State, 2020-11)Midwifery educators’ competencies are a crucial component in strengthening midwifery education and maternal healthcare. Moreover, quality midwifery education is fundamental in reaching universal health coverage by 2030. ... -
A face-to-face peer support model for patients with type 2 diabetes
(University of the Free State, 2020-07)Background: Prevalence of Type 2 diabetes has reached pandemic proportions globally. New and effective ways are needed to improve diabetes self-management. However, many barriers to self-management exist, such as lack of ... -
A mobile health communication framework for postnatal care in rural Kenya
(University of the Free State, 2020-06)Background: Maternal and neonatal health remains a major challenge in low- and middle-income countries, resulting in the burden of a high rate of maternal and neonatal deaths. Postnatal care is an intervention recommended ... -
A framework to strengthen leadership at a South African public nursing college
(University of the Free State, 2021-03)Leaders at higher education institutions around the globe face difficulties emanating from a myriad of challenges introduced by the 21st century. Nursing education is not exempt from these demands, especially considering ... -
An mHealth communication framework for caregivers of adolescents with mental health issues
(University of the Free State, 2020-06)This study focused on developing an mHealth communication framework for rural caregivers of adolescents with mental health issues. Adolescents carry a high burden of mental health issues. Their caregivers, usually parents, ... -
Transformative learning experiences of nurse educators implementing high-fidelity simulation: an interpretative phenomenology analysis
(University of the Free State, 2017-05)English: Globally, the use of high-fidelity patient simulation (HFPS) in healthcare professions education has escalated over the past two decades. HFPS is an innovative, effective learning strategy for bridging the gap in ... -
Nurse-educators' perception of cultural congruent nursing care: a model for education of novice nurses
(University of the Free State, 2005-05)English: The population of South Africa is multicultural and because of this multiculturalism, health care practitioners render care to health care consumers of different cultural backgrounds. For practitioners to render ... -
A model for facilitation in nursing education
(University of the Free State, 2002-05)Abstract not available -
Verpleegsorgbehoeftes van HIV positiewe pasiënte
(University of the Free State, 1996-05)English: HIV infection causes AIDS, a communicable, stigmatised and terminal disease. It leads to the progressive deterioration of the immune system that ends in death. HIV infection affects the total human being. Never ... -
The lived experiences of rural-based grandparents raising HIV/AIDS-orphaned grandchildren in the Kingdom of Swaziland: a proposed self-care health education programme
(University of the Free State, 2009-11)Since the late 1990s, the Swazi adult population has been dying from HIV/AIDS related illnesses and leaving behind children who end up being looked after by older adults, in particular grandparents in rural areas. Empirical ... -
A strategy for meaningful simulation learning experiences in a postgraduate paediatric nursing programme
(University of the Free State, 2016-01-31)English: Learning through simulation is a relatively young science in nursing education. Although the benefits of simulation as an effective learning strategy in nursing education are supported by extensive research on the ... -
A problem-based education programme for registered nurses in advanced midwifery and neonatology
(University of the Free State, 1996-05)English: It is the aim of the current government that primary health care should be established in South Africa to address the health care needs of the entire South African population. In this regard midwives are seen ... -
Models of care for antiretroviral treatment delivery : a faith-based organization's response
(University of the Free State, 2012-04-14)Background: Since 1849, Catholic religious have provided health services in South Africa. They have established hospitals, clinics, and have provided community-based preventive and curative services throughout the country. ... -
A framework to expand public health services to HIV exposed and HIV positive children
(University of the Free State, 2009-07)The aim of this study was to develop a framework to expand public health care services to HIV exposed and HIV positive children in the Free State. The objectives set in order to meet the aim were to identify strategies to ... -
A framework to improve postnatal care in Kenya
(University of the Free State, 2015-01)English: More than half a million women encounter complications during childbirth annually with a significant number of fatalities (UNFPA 2009: Online). It is estimated that 1,000 girls and women die in pregnancy or child ... -
Die onderrig van professionele praktyk in die geïntegreerde, vierjaar verpleegkunde program
(University of the Free State, 2009-08-05)English: Florence Nightingale was 206 years ago of opinion that Nursing is not a household sercide or charity service and that nurses should be educated Nursing today is acknowledged as a profession and the aim of Nursing ... -
A framework to foster intrapreneurship amongst unit managers working at three public hospitals in Mangaung, Free State
(University of the Free State, 2013-07)English: Introduction and background: Dynamic environmental challenges compel different organizations such as the health sector to focus on innovative changes to address difficult health care challenges. The aim of the ... -
A problem-based education programme for registered nurses in advanced midwifery and neonatology
(University of the Free State, 1996-05)It is the aim of the current government that primary health care should be established in South Africa to address the health care needs of the entire South African population. In this regard midwives are seen as the key ... -
Community health model to manage health hazards related to Mount Cameroon eruptions in West Africa
(University of the Free State, 2010-05)Mount Cameroon is one of Africa’s largest and most active volcanoes, the last eruption occurring in 1999-2000. Communities in close proximity to this mountain were and could again be adversely affected by such volcanic ...
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