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Learning needs of caregivers of older persons in residential care facilities in rural South Africa: Unveiling unrealistic expectations
(Elsevier, 2023)Introduction: The complexity of the caring needs of older persons in residential care facilities pose challenges for which South African caregivers were found to be underprepared. Their inadequate education and training ... -
Taxonomy, spoilage, and virulence characteristics of Kaistella species isolated from fish
(University of the Free State, 2023)In previous studies at the University of the Free State, aerobic, Gram-negative bacteria were isolated from Cape hake (Merluccius capensis), intended for human consumption. Although some of these isolates could be identified, ... -
Mutational analysis of a South African haemophilia B population
(University of the Free State, 2023)Introduction and Aim: Haemophilia B is an X-linked recessive bleeding disorder characterised by a deficiency of coagulation factor IX (FIX), due to a wide spectrum of causative mutations in the FIX encoding gene (F9). Based ... -
The evaluation of a continual disinfection program on a commercial broiler chicken farm
(University of the Free State, 2022)The rise of antibiotic resistance as a global health threat has been linked to overuse of antibiotics, in particular, in the agricultural sector. A post-antibiotic world is fast approaching where antibiotics may be completely ... -
Evaluating the role of efflux pumps in bacterial disinfectant resistance
(University of the Free State, 2022)The global rise of antibiotic resistance could lead to the advent of a post-antibiotic era, where disinfectants and biosecurity will be vital parts to control microbial proliferation. The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has shown how ... -
Knowledge, skills, and training of community health workers to contribute to interprofessional education: a scoping review
(Taylor & Francis, 2023)A scoping review of 32 publications was conducted with the aim of mapping literature to determine what is known about the knowledge, skills, and training of community health workers that could contribute to interprofessional ... -
Knowledge, skills, and training community health workers require to contribute to an interprofessional learning initiative
(Elsevier, 2023)Background A health sciences faculty established an interprofessional learning initiative in the southern Free State, South Africa. This initiative offers learning opportunities to fourth-year students in health and ... -
Are admission laboratory values in isolation meaningful for predicting surgical outcome in patients with perforated peptic ulcers?
(Elsevier, 2023)Background The study aimed to calculate the predictive value of admission laboratory values in patients with perforated peptic ulcers. Methods A retrospective, cohort analytical, observational study was performed, ... -
Nutrigenomics: perceptions of South African dietitians and general practitioners
(Karger, 2022)Introduction: Although investigations into the emerging field of nutrigenomics are relatively limited and more research in this field is required, experts agree that there is potential for it to be incorporated into health ... -
Families' experiences on safety needs of children with intellectual disability
(MDPI, 2022)Background: Children with intellectual disability (ID) are known to have a deficit in self-care, social interaction, and learning abilities. Families raising these children experience a range of difficulties that require ... -
A comparative cost analysis of functional neurological disorder with other neurological disorders in patients admitted at Universitas Academic Hospital Neurology Ward
(University of the Free State, 2021-05)Background: There is a lack of published data about functional neurological disorder and related costs incurred on the health care system in South Africa. Aim: To compare the health care costs of functional neurological ... -
An exploratory investigation of the effect of a sports vision program on Grade 4 and 5 female netball players' visual skills
(MDPI, 2022)Vision is one of the most complex and dominant sensory systems necessary for information feedback from the environment. Few studies have already reported a positive effect of a sport vision program on elite sport teams’ ... -
Adherence to the Mediterranean diet of pregnant women in Central South Africa: the NuEMI study
(SAGE, 2022)Introduction: The Mediterranean diet (MeD) has been shown to have significant health benefits for adults and children. A mother’s diet during pregnancy directly impacts the health of her offspring. This study aimed to ... -
Impact of three different processing techniques on the strength and structure of juvenile pulmonary homografts
(MDPI, 2022)Homografts are routinely stored by cryopreservation; however, donor cells and remnants contribute to immunogenicity. Although decellularization strategies can address immunogenicity, additional fixation might be required ... -
Lung perfusion findings on perfusion SPEC T/CT imaging in non-hospitalized deisolated patients diagnosed with mild COVID-19 infection
(SpringerOpen, 2021)Background: The aim of this retrospective study is to assess the incidence and type of lung perfusion abnormalities in non-hospitalized patients diagnosed with mild COVID-19 infection after de-isolation. Data from 56 ... -
Analysis of tries scored during the 2018 and 2019 super rugby tournaments
(University of the Free State, 2021-11)Introduction: The last few years, the professional rugby union defensive system improved and lead to teams scoring fewer tries. The growth of professionalism in sport has aided this with many teams now having a performance ... -
Role and value of simulation in plastic surgery education and training: recommendations for implementation
(Central University of Technology, Free State, 2021)The aim of the study was to elucidate the role and value of simulation in postgraduate plastic surgery training. The research questions were: What are the role and value of simulation in postgraduate plastic surgery training? ... -
Quantification accuracy for I-123 SPECT/CT studies using LEHR and me collimators: a Monte Carlo study
(University of the Free State, 2021-12)The accurate quantification of Nuclear Medicine single photon emission tomography (SPECT) plays an important part in radiopharmaceutical therapy. Accurately quantifying SPECT images of a diagnostic radionuclide such as ... -
Stress, burnout, and compassion fatigue of undergraduate nursing students at a public university during the COVID-19 pandemic
(University of the Free State, 2021-11)The Professional Quality of Life conceptual framework forms the foundation for this study and was developed by Stamm (2010:8). This framework explains how stress, secondary trauma, burnout, and compassion fatigue have a ... -
The distinctive attributes of registered nurses in a South African military context
(University of the Free State, 2021-11)Registered nurses who work in the military have the dual role of being both a soldier and a nurse. This unique situation has prompted research about the attributes necessary for them to fulfil their roles. Besides providing ...
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