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Development of a cultural and contextual appropriate HIV self-management instrument using interpretive phenomenology and focus group cognitive interviews
Publication date: Available online 30 April 2020Source: International Journal of Africa Nursing SciencesAuthor(s): Talitha Crowley, Anita Van der Merwe, Donald Skinner (Source: International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences)
Source: International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences - April 30, 2020 Category: African Health Source Type: research

Impact of an educational program on knowledge and quality of life among hemodialysis patients in Khartoum state
Publication date: Available online 23 April 2020Source: International Journal of Africa Nursing SciencesAuthor(s): Hammad Ali Fadlalmola, Eltayeb Mohammed Awad Elkareem (Source: International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences)
Source: International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences - April 24, 2020 Category: African Health Source Type: research

Enteral nutritional therapy practices for adults in a district hospital and primary healthcare centers in KwaZulu-Natal province of South Africa: Knowledge and attitude of health care professionals
Publication date: Available online 23 April 2020Source: International Journal of Africa Nursing SciencesAuthor(s): N.M. Mooi, B.P. Ncama (Source: International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences)
Source: International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences - April 24, 2020 Category: African Health Source Type: research

The Effects of an Empowerment Program to Have a Good Quality of Life and long life for Elderly People in Phrae Province, Thailand
Publication date: Available online 20 April 2020Source: International Journal of Africa Nursing SciencesAuthor(s): Somsak Thojampa, Laddawan Daengthern, Kittisak Kumpeera (Source: International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences)
Source: International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences - April 21, 2020 Category: African Health Source Type: research

Nurses to patients communication and barriers perceived by nurses at Tikur Anbessa Specilized Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 2018
Publication date: 2020Source: International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences, Volume 12Author(s): Gbrekidan Wune, Yohannes Ayalew, Aklil Hailu, Tigistu Gebretensaye (Source: International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences)
Source: International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences - February 29, 2020 Category: African Health Source Type: research

Recording and interpretation of vital signs in a selected private hospital in the KwaZulu-Natal Province of South Africa
Publication date: Available online 27 February 2020Source: International Journal of Africa Nursing SciencesAuthor(s): Anna C. van Graan, Belinda Scrooby, Yolanda Bruin (Source: International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences)
Source: International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences - February 29, 2020 Category: African Health Source Type: research

Effectiveness of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy on the Management of Depressive Disorder: Systematic Review
Publication date: Available online 26 February 2020Source: International Journal of Africa Nursing SciencesAuthor(s): Argungu Musa Zulkiflu, Soh Kim Lam, Firdaus Binti Mamat @ Mukhtar, Soh Kwong Yan, Oladele Tajudeen Olalekan, Soh Kim Geok (Source: International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences)
Source: International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences - February 27, 2020 Category: African Health Source Type: research

Communication in nurse-patient interaction in healthcare settings in sub-Saharan Africa: A scoping review
ConclusionWe thus argue for the inclusion of communication skills in nursing training programs as well as the engagement of nursing managers and healthcare administrators in strengthening communication within the nurse-patient dyad. (Source: International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences)
Source: International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences - February 13, 2020 Category: African Health Source Type: research

Nurses to Patients Communication and Barriers Percived by Nurses at Tikur Anbessa Specilized Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 2018
Conclusionthis study showed that nurses-patient communication in the study area was low. Time, work load and fatigue and patient being with excess family members and friends were factors affecting effective patient-nurse communication. Standardized nurse to patient ratio, private and comfortable space arrangement may be necessary to ensure effective patient-nurse communication. (Source: International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences)
Source: International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences - February 13, 2020 Category: African Health Source Type: research

Perception of nursing student about integrating standardized nursing language into the nursing curriculum at two nigerian universities
This study assessed the perception of the nursing students about integrating standardised nursing language (SNL) into nursing curriculum; nursing students’ awareness of the SNL, differences between the institution of the participants and their perception; as well as differences between the institution of the participants and their level of awareness about SNL. A cross-sectional research design was adopted. The participants were recruited by using the convenience sampling technique. Data were collected via self-structured questionnaires whose validity and reliability had been previously ascertained. The data collected wer...
Source: International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences - February 1, 2020 Category: African Health Source Type: research

Exploring the challenges and efforts implemented to improve the academic performance and success of nursing students at a university in the Western Cape
Publication date: Available online 1 February 2020Source: International Journal of Africa Nursing SciencesAuthor(s): Katlego Dumisani Trevor Mthimunye, Felicity Megan DanielsAbstractSatisfactory academic performance and success of undergraduate nursing students is a fundamental goal for schools of nursing worldwide. However, many students are confronted with various challenges that may hinder this endeavour. The purpose of this study was to explore and describe the challenges experienced by undergraduate nursing students at the identified school of nursing, regarding academic performance and success and the efforts impleme...
Source: International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences - February 1, 2020 Category: African Health Source Type: research

Organisational Readiness of Nursing Education Institutions to Integrate Students who Have Disabilities Into Nurse Education Institutions (NEIs) Training Programmes: A Case Study of Kwazulu-Natal NEIs
ConclusionNEIs have limited readiness to include SNWDs in nurse training resulting from a lack of access to lectures by SNWDs due to structural barriers, lack of funding and lack of resources to accommodate SNWDs. NEIs require adequate funding to provide an organizational environment inclusive of SNWDs. NEIs should consult the National Student Financial Aid Scheme for funding and capacitate educators on disability matters concerning SNWDs. (Source: International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences)
Source: International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences - January 31, 2020 Category: African Health Source Type: research

Correlates of obesity indices and cardiovascular disease risk factors among Trinidadian nurses
ConclusionThe observed associations between obesity indices and cardiovascular disease risk factors suggest the importance of prevention and control of these causes of morbidity and mortality. (Source: International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences)
Source: International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences - January 31, 2020 Category: African Health Source Type: research

Evaluating the Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Healthcare Workers Towards Adverse Drug Reaction Reporting at a Public Tertiary Hospital in Johannesburg
ConclusionsDespite an awareness of adverse drug reactions, participants were unlikely to report adverse drug reactions due to time constraints and a lack of knowledge. Adverse drug reaction reporting is essential to ensuring patient safety. The benefits of reporting should be emphasized by encouraging continuous professional development in pharmacovigilance, placing more emphasis on adverse drug reactions at an undergraduate level. (Source: International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences)
Source: International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences - January 31, 2020 Category: African Health Source Type: research

Scaffolding in reflective journaling: A means to develop higher order thinking skills in undergraduate learners
ConclusionA phased introduction of reflective journaling (linked entries) supported by scaffolding is a strategy that can move the learner from the Zone of Proximal Development to that of an independent critical thinker able to use HOTS as an autonomous professional. (Source: International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences)
Source: International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences - January 30, 2020 Category: African Health Source Type: research