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Comparison between measured and simulated activity using Gafchromic™ film with radionuclides
(University of the Free State, 2020-08)
In this study, Gafchromic™ film XR-QA2 and RT-QA2 were used to characterise the film energy response against various radionuclides. The film response was investigated with respect to different backscatter materials. The ...
Diagnostic accuracy of ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration cytology of thyroid nodules at Universitas Academic Hospital, Bloemfontein
(University of the Free State, 2020-06)
Background: Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC), is safe, reliable and minimally invasive first-line investigation used to evaluate thyroid nodules. Aim: To determine the diagnostic accuracy of FNAC performed at our ...
Blood culture contamination in the Department of Paediatrics of Universitas- and Pelonomi Hospitals
(University of the Free State, 2020-08)
Background: Sepsis and septic shock are one of the most important risk factors for mortality in children. Blood cultures remain the gold standard to identify the causative organisms of sepsis and to obtain the antibiotic ...
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 ...
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 ...
Health sciences students’ perceptions of collaborative practice on a rural learning platform, Xhariep District
(University of the Free State, 2020-07)
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 ...
Development of a community through a solar energy plant in a rural town
(University of the Free State, 2020-02)
This study explored the contributions of a solar energy plant towards a rural town’s community development. The study focused on community development and renewable energy. It reviewed the definitions of community development ...
Experiences of accessing maternal health care services in a rural community of South Africa
(University of the Free State, 2020-06)
Access to maternal health care is a global concern, especially for developing
countries. South Africa's health system faces numerous challenges and poor access
to maternal health care services (MHS) is a major contributor ...
Care needs of the frail elderly at home in Matwabeng
(University of the Free State, 2020-09)
Worldwide the population of the elderly is growing larger. South Africa experiences the same significant ageing phenomenon as the rest of the world, with the number of persons aged 65 and older increasing yearly. The elderly ...