Challenges encountered by critical care unit managers in the large intensive care units

Autor: Mokgadi C. Matlakala, Martie C. Bezuidenhout, Annali D.H. Botha

Publikováno v: Curationis, Vol 37, Iss 1, Pp e1-e7 (2014)

Background: Nurses in intensive care units (ICUs) are exposed regularly to huge demands interms of fulfilling the many roles that are placed upon them. Unit managers, in particular, are responsible for the efficient management of the units and have t

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Core competencies of radiographers working in rural hospitals of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Autor: Annali D.H. Botha, Bernard Mung'omba

Publikováno v: African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine, Volume: 9, Issue: 1, Pages: 1-8, Published: 2017
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine, Vol 9, Iss 1, Pp e1-e8 (2017)

Introduction: Rural radiographers require, over and above traditional radiographic expertise, additional competencies which to a certain degree are unique however not limited to rural practice. Previous studies, however, have focused more attention p

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https://doi.org/10.4102/phcfm.v9i1.1389

The therapeutic use of music as experienced by cardiac surgery patients of an intensive care unit

Autor: Annali D.H. Botha, Varshika M. Bhana

Publikováno v: Health SA Gesondheid: Journal of Interdisciplinary Health Sciences, Vol 19, Iss 1, Pp e1-e9 (2014)
Health SA Gesondheid: Journal of Interdisciplinary Health Sciences, Vol 19, Iss 1, Pp 1-9 (2014)
Health SA Gesondheid (Online), Volume: 19, Issue: 1, Pages: 01-09, Published: JAN 2014

Patients perceive the intensive care unit (ICU) as being a stressful and anxiety-provoking environment. The physiological effects of stress and anxiety are found to be harmful and I therefore should be avoided in cardiac surgery patients. The aim of

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https://hsag.co.za/index.php/hsag/article/view/684

Strategies to address management challenges in larger intensive care units

Autor: M.C. Bezuidenhout, Annali D.H. Botha, Mokgadi C. Matlakala

Publikováno v: Journal of nursing management. 23(7)

Aim To illustrate the need for and suggest strategies that will enhance sustainable management of a large intensive care unit (ICU). Background The challenges faced by intensive care nursing in South Africa are well documented. However, there appear

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https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24930494

Shangaan patients and traditional healers management strategies of hypertension in Limpopo Province

Autor: Patrone R. Risenga, J.E. Tjallinks, Annali D.H. Botha

Publikováno v: Curationis, Vol 30, Iss 2, Pp 5-11 (2007)
Curationis, Vol 30, Iss 1, Pp 77-84 (2007)

The study explored the cultural care beliefs, values and attitudes of Shangaans patients' and traditional healers' management strategies of hypertension in the Limpopo Province. The study aimed to describe the cultural values, beliefs and practices i

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https://doi.org/10.4102/curationis.v30i2.1065