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Weierbach, Florence M., and Marietta P. Stanton. "Interface of Prelicensure Clinical Education, Case Management and Rural Nurse Theory in Appalachian Primary Care Clinics." Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University, 2018. https://dc.etsu.edu/etsu-works/7380.
Full textLeflore, Glenda. "Applying Clinical Guidelines to Curtail Opioid Overprescribing in Primary Care." ScholarWorks, 2017. https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/3699.
Full textNel, Natalie. "Experiences and perceptions of primary health care students utilizing simulation laboratories." Thesis, Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/17814.
Full textENGLISH ABSTRACT: Simulation refers to a teaching method that is used to teach students clinical skills. The use of mannequins is the most common type of simulation. Given the pivotal role that simulation plays in teaching students clinical skills, it is important to understand the experience and perceptions students have utilizing simulation laboratories. The aim of the study was to explore the experience and perceptions of primary health care students utilizing simulation laboratories. The researcher posed the following research question as a guide for this study: “What are the experiences and perceptions of primary health care students utilizing simulation laboratories?” A qualitative approach with a phenomenological research design was applied. A purposive sample of n=10 and a focus group of 7 participants was drawn from a total population of 232 primary health care students. An interview guide was designed based on the objectives of the study and validated by experts in Nursing, Education and the Ethics Committee at the Faculty of Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University. Experts in the field of teaching and learning, nursing and research methodology were consulted to determine the feasibility and content of the study, to evaluate the research process and outcome. Two (2) trained fieldworkers were responsible for collecting the data. Data was collected by means of individual interviews and by interviewing a focus group. The transcription of the interviews was done by the researcher. The data that emerged from the data analysis was coded and categorised into themes and subthemes. The five themes that emerged were simulation as a teaching method; a mannequin offering effective learning; confidence in clinical practice; structure of the course; and a support system. The researcher compiled a written account of the interpretations that emerged from the data analysis and verified this with the fieldworkers. In addition, member checking was done on two (2) of the participants from the focus group as well as two (2) of the participants from the individual interviews, to validate the transcribed data. The Conceptual Theoretical Framework of Bloom supports the findings of this study. The findings suggest that the mannequins should be upgraded regularly and should be able to register a response. It is recommended that a mannequin should be designed which is computer programmed according to different conditions which will include the signs and symptoms of those diseases for example tuberculosis. The participants need to be placed in the clinical environment at a much earlier stage in their programme. Peer group teaching and assessment should be introduced in the programme. Further research is recommended since institutions and disciplinaries working with simulation were not included in the study.
AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Simulasie verwys na ’n onderrigmetode wat gebruik word om studente kliniese vaardighede aan te leer. Die gebruik van mannekyne is die mees algemene vorm van simulasie. Gegee die deurslaggewende rol wat simulasie speel in die onderrig van kliniese vaardighede aan studente, is dit belangrik om die ervaring en persepsies van studente wat gebruik maak van simulasie-laboratoriums, te wete te kom. Die doel van hierdie studie was om die ervaring en persepsies van primêre gesondheidssorgstudente wat van simulasie-laboratoriums gebruik maak, te ondersoek. Die navorser het die volgende navorsingsvraag as ’n riglyn vir hierdie studie gestel: “Wat is die ervaringe en persepsies van primêre gesondheidssorgstudente wat simulasielaboratoriums gebruik?” ’n Kwalitatiewe benadering met ’n fenomenologiese navorsingsontwerp is toegepas. ’n Doelbewuste steekproef van n=10 en ’n fokusgroep van 7 deelnemers is geneem vanuit ’n totale bevolking van 232 primêre gesondheidsorgstudente. ’n Onderhoudgids is ontwerp, gebaseer op die doelwitte van die studie en gevalideer deur kundiges in Verpleging, Opvoedkunde en die Etiese Komitee van die Fakulteit van Gesondheidswetenskappe aan die Universiteit van Stellenbosch. Kundiges op die gebied van onderrig en leer, verpleging en navorsingsmetodologie is geraadpleeg om die haalbaarheid en inhoud van die studie te bepaal vir die evaluering van die navorsingsprosedure en uitkomste. Twee (2) opgeleide veldwerkers was verantwoordelik om die data te versamel. Die data was versamel deur middel van individuele onderhoude en ‘n onderhoud met ‘n fokus groep. Die onderhoude was getranskribeer deur die navorser. Die data wat uit die analise gekom het, is geënkodeer en gekategoriseer in temas en subtemas. Die vyf temas wat hieruit voortgespruit het, is simulasie as ’n onderrigmetode; ’n mannekyn wat effektiewe leer bied; vertroue in die kliniese praktyk; die struktuur van die kursus; en ’n ondersteuningssisteem. Die navorser het ’n geskrewe verslag saamgestel van die weergawe van die data-analise wat saamgestel en deur die veldwerker geverifieer is. Bykomend is die kontrole van lede van twee (2) van die deelnemers van die fokusgroep, asook twee (2) van die deelnemers vanuit die individuele onderhoude gedoen, om die getranskribeerde data se geldigheid te verklaar. Die Konseptuele Teoretiese Raamwerk van Bloom rugsteun die bevindinge van hierdie studie. Die bevindinge beveel aan dat die mannekyne gereeld opgegradeer behoort te word en dat hulle ’n respons moet kan registreer. Dit word aanbeveel dat ’n mannekyn ontwerp behoort te word wat rekenaar geprogrammeerd is volgens die verskillende toestande wat die tekens en simptome van siektes soos tuberkulose insluit. Die deelnemers behoort in ’n baie vroeë stadium van die program in die kliniese omgewing geplaas te word. Verdere navorsing word aanbeveel, aangesien inrigtings en dissiplines wat met simulasie gemoeid is, nie in hierdie studie ingesluit is nie.
Mortenson, Brett Jerome, and Brett Jerome Mortenson. "Development and Evaluation of a Clinical Practice Guideline to Promote Evidence-Based Treatment of Pediatric Concussions in Primary Care." Diss., The University of Arizona, 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/621798.
Full textWilson, Kendra Marie. "Improving the Rate of Diabetes Preventative Care Practices in a Nurse Practitioner Owned Family Clinic: A Quality Improvement Project." Diss., The University of Arizona, 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/612952.
Full textEnochs, Shannon. "Bridging the Gap between Emotional Trauma Practice Guidelines and Care Delivery in the Primary Care Setting." Thesis, Brandman University, 2019. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=13428017.
Full textWhen patients present with complaints of anxiety or depression, providers in the primary care setting often prescribe anxiolytics or antidepressants without conducting an early emotional trauma or adverse childhood experiences assessment. Several studies demonstrate the link between early emotional trauma (EET) or adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and the increased risk of anxiety or depression as adults. This Clinical Scholarly Project (CSP) implemented the use of the Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE) Questionnaire with patients who had a diagnosis of anxiety or depression in the primary care setting to increase patient access to resources and align clinical practice with practice guidelines. Participants included eight primary care providers, 30 patients and 21 chart review patients. The CSP utilized a quasi-experimental design to determine if the use of the ACE Questionnaire by patients with anxiety or depression would result in patients receiving more community resources (to include counseling), strengthen the provider-patient relationship, increase provider comfort in discussing ACEs with their patients and result in patients receiving care that was evidence based. Patient sample participants received significantly more resources (M = 8.27, SD = 2.27) than the chart audit sample (M = 0.90, SD = 0.30). Patient sample members received an average of eight resources (M = 8.27) and utilized an average of five resources (M = 5.07). Use of the ACE Questionnaire resulted in more trust in provider-patient relationship by patients (80.0%) and the majority of the provider sample more comfortable discussing ACEs after the project (85.7%).
Ray, Robyn T. "Utilization of a Clinical Reminder System to Increase the Incidence of HIV Screening in a Primary Care Clinic." Thesis, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, 2015. http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=3712863.
Full textHIV infection is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in our country today with nearly 1.2 million Americans living with HIV infection. Early recognition of infection is imperative for appropriate initiation of treatment to prevent comorbidities. Additionally, identification of infection can serve as a primary preventative measure to reduce spread of the disease. National organizations have supported the initiation of routine screening policies for HIV in health care settings. Primary care providers are uniquely positioned to be able to offer HIV screenings and identify infected persons very early in the course of the disease. Despite support for routine testing in the literature and by national evidence-based guidelines, testing is still not offered routinely in the primary care setting. The purpose of this project was to explore if a clinical reminder improves the frequency of HIV screening offered in a rural primary care clinic (PCC) located in Central Louisiana. Results of the project did show a statistically significant increase in the frequency of HIV screening offered following implementation of the clinical reminder system.
Mayers, Patricia Margaret. "Nurses’ experiences of guideline implementation in primary health care settings." Thesis, Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/1437.
Full textENGLISH ABSTRACT: This dissertation examines how nurses in primary health care in South Africa make use of guidelines. Primary level health care is reliant primarily on nurses, who are under-resourced and often overwhelmed by the complex needs of their clients in the context of the TB and HIV/AIDS epidemic. Despite various continuing education strategies to promote current and evidence-based practice, there are many barriers to providing optimal care. Clinical practice guidelines using best evidence are an important tool for updating health professionals in current practice, particularly at primary care level, where busy practitioners often do not have time or sufficient access to the best evidence. Despite this, we know little of the practitioners’ experiences of guideline use. This study describes experiences of nurses in implementing clinical practice guidelines in the delivery of health care in selected primary level contexts in the Free State Province. The primary research question for this study was “What are the experiences of nurses in using guidelines in primary health care facilities?” A qualitative research approach, drawing on a psychoanalytic framework, was adopted. Three linked studies were conducted, utilising secondary data analysis of transcripts collected during the PALSA (Practical approach to Lung Health in South Africa) RCT study (sub-study 1), document description and review of guidelines used in primary care settings (sub-study 2), observation of nurses in practice and during patient consultations, and focus group discussions with nurses in primary health care facilities (sub-study 3). After the introduction of new format guidelines with onsite training and access to good support and updates, nurses reported feeling more confident, as the guidelines were explicit and gave them clear direction as to when a patient would need referral to the medical practitioner. When the guidelines were followed, and the patient responded positively to an intervention, this gave nurses a sense of credibility and validated their role as primary level health care providers. Guidelines available in the primary care clinics covered a wide variety of clinical conditions, were inconsistent, often outdated and even contradictory. A detailed comparison of two selected guidelines, the South African TB control guidelines and the PALSA PLUS guidelines, both in everyday use in the Free State province, shows that the preferences expressed by the nurses in sub-study 1 are evident in the layout, colour, and user-friendliness of the PALSA PLUS guideline. Nurses in the Free State province do use guidelines, but not consistently. Nurses make clinical judgments and decisions based on experience, alternative knowledges and intuitive responses, in consultation with colleagues and through the use of guidelines. Very few guidelines were used regularly, and each nurse had her preferences for a limited number of guidelines which she found useful. There is a clear need for integrated approaches to the information needs and support of nurses and nurse practitioners at primary care level. Guidelines play a role in promoting learning, changing professional practice and strengthening health care delivery by nurse practitioners at primary level. They can also be thought of as a strategy the health care system uses to defend against the possibility of its health professionals not meeting its expectations of providing quality care. Guidelines may contain anxiety and improve the quality of care, or compromise practice through the imposition of controls. The use of guidelines in primary care settings facilitates decision making, may contain practitioner anxiety and improve the quality of care, yet guidelines pose challenges to creative discernment of the patient’s symptoms in relation to his/her personal circumstances and may impact on the personalised holistic care approach which characterises the essence of nursing. Today’s primary care nurse and nurse practitioner needs to be a competent clinician, compassionate carer, and confident co-ordinator – the overlapping roles of caring, diagnosing and treating and managing. The challenge for the nurse in primary care is to combine her traditional caring and co-ordination role into a role which encompasses curing, caring and co-ordination, a new, yet critically important identity for the 21st century nurse.
AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Die proefskrif ondersoek hoe verpleegsters in primêre gesondheidsorg in Suid-Afrika van riglyne gebruik maak. Primêre vlak gesondheidsorg steun hoofsaaklik op verpleegsters, alhoewel hulle verswelg word deur die komplekse behoeftes van hul kliënte in die konteks van die TB en HIV/AIDS epidemie. Ten spyte van verskeie volgehoue onderrigstrategieë om die huidige en bewese basiese te bevorder, is daar verskeie struikelblokke om optimale versorging te voorsien. Kliniese praktyk riglyne voorsien die beste bewyse en is 'n belangrike hulpmiddel om praktiserende professionele gesondheidswerkers, veral op die vlak van primêre gesondheidsorg, op hoogte van sake te hou. Besige programme en onvoldoende toegang tot hierdie riglyne weerhou dikwels die gesondheidswerkers van bestaande inligting. Dit is egter onbekend wat gesondheidswerkers se ondervinding en gebruik van riglyne is. Die studie beskryf versorgers se ervaring van die implementering van kliniese praktyk riglyne vir gesondheidsorg in primêre vlak kontekste in die Vrystaatprovinsie. 'n Kwalitatiewe navorsingsbenadering wat steun op 'n psigoanalitiese raamwerk, is gebruik. Drie verbandhoudende studies is gedoen wat sekondêre data analise transkripsies gebruik het wat verkry is gedurende die PALSA (Practical Approach to Lung Health in South Africa): RCT (Willekeurig Gekontroleerde Toets) studie (sub-studie 1), beskrywing van dokumentasie en oorsig van riglyne wat in primêre vlak ontwikkeling gebruik is (sub-studie 2), en observasie van verpleegsters in die praktyk en gedurende konsultasies met pasiënte, en fokusgroep besprekings met verpleegsters in primêre vlak gesondheidsorg fasiliteite (sub-studie 3). Na die bekendstelling van 'n nuwe formaat riglyne vir indiensopleiding en toegang tot goeie ondersteuning, het die verpleegsters meer selfversekerd gevoel omdat die riglyne duideliker was en aan hulle 'n beter aanduiding gegee het wanneer 'n pasiënt verwysing na 'n mediese praktisyn benodig het. Wanneer die riglyne gevolg is en die pasiënt positief op behandeling gereageer het, het dit aan hulle 'n gevoel van agting en deug vir hulle rol in primêre vlak gesondheidsorg gegee het. Beskikbare riglyne in primêre sorg klinieke dek 'n wye verskeidenheid kliniese kondisies, is onsamehangend, dikwels verouderd en selfs soms weersprekend. 'n Gedetailleerde vergelyking is tussen twee geselekteerde riglyne gedoen: die Suid-Afrikaanse TB kontrole riglyne en die PALSA PLUS riglyne. Beide word daagliks in die Vrystaatprovinsie gebruik. Die verpleegsters in sub-studie 1 het a.g.v. die uitleg, kleur en gebruikersvriendelikheid die PALSA PLUS riglyne verkies. Verpleegsters in die Vrystaat gebruik wel riglyne maar nie op 'n gereelde grondslag nie. Hulle maak eerder kliniese keuses en besluite gebaseer op ondervinding, alternatiewe kennis en intuïtiewe gevoel, in konsultasie met kollegas en na bestudering van die riglyne. Baie min riglyne is gereeld gebruik, en elke verpleegster het haar voorkeure vir 'n beperkte aantal riglyne wat sy bruikbaar vind. Daar is 'n duidelike behoefte aan 'n geïntegreerde benadering tot die informasiebehoeftes en ondersteuning aan verpleegsters en praktisyns op primêre sorg vlak. Riglyne speel 'n belangrike rol in die bevordering van onderrig, verandering van professionele praktyke en die versterking van gesondheidsorg wat deur verpleegsters in primêre vlak gesondheidsorg gelewer kan word. Dit kan ook gesien word as 'n strategie wat die gesondheidsorgsisteem kan gebruik om te verseker dat gesondheidswerkers kwaliteit diens lewer. Riglyne kan moontlik angstigheid beperk en verhoogde versorgingskwaliteit bring, of dit kan gesondheidsorg benadeel deur die afdwing van kontrolemaatreëls. Die gebruik van riglyne in primêre sorg fasiliteer besluitneming, en mag dalk angstigheid by die praktisyn beperk, wat dan die kwaliteit van versorging kan verhoog. Riglyne bied uitdagings aan die kreatiewe oordeelsvermoë om die pasiënt se simptome te sien binne die konteks van sy/haar omstandighede en mag 'n impak hê op persoonlike holistiese versorging wat die aard en kern van verpleging is. Die huidige primêre sorg verplegingspraktisyn moet 'n bekwame klinikus, ontfermende versorger en betroubare koördineerder wees – met oorvleuelende rolle van versorging, diagnosering en behandeling, en bestuur. Die uitdaging vir die verpleegster in primêre sorg is om die tradisionele versorging en koördinering te kombineer tot 'n omvattende rol van genesing, versorging en koördinasie; 'n nuwe, maar krities-belangrike identiteit vir die 21ste-eeuse versorger.
Moses, Barnitta Latricia. "Addressing Bullying Behavior in Pediatric Patients Using a Clinical Practice Guideline." ScholarWorks, 2019. https://scholarworks.waldenu.edu/dissertations/6929.
Full textQuam, Jennifer M. "Knowledge of Assessment and Management of Childhood Obesity Among Rural Primary Care Nurse Practitioners." Diss., The University of Arizona, 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/612863.
Full textZook, Tiffany Anne Crawford, and Tiffany Anne Crawford Zook. "Development and Evaluation of a Clinical Practice Guideline to Promote Evidence-Based Treatment of Childhood Atopic Dermatitis in Primary Care." Diss., The University of Arizona, 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/621743.
Full textWeinstein, Jill Ray. "Evaluation of a Survey of Current Clinical and Opioid Prescribing Practices in the Treatment of Chronic Non Terminal Pain in Arizona." Diss., The University of Arizona, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/595650.
Full textNilsson, Karin. "Adherence to Venous Blood Specimen Collection Practice Guidelines Among Nursing Students and Healthcare Staff." Doctoral thesis, Umeå universitet, Institutionen för omvårdnad, 2016. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:umu:diva-120082.
Full textLower, Tonia L. "Improving healthcare provider knowledge in acute and primary transgender health needs:The implementation of a clinical education program with urgent care and emergency room staff and providers." Otterbein University / OhioLINK, 2016. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=otbn1481300755682172.
Full textKaney, Dennis. "The assessment of caregiver burden among participants in the Home-Based Primary Care program." CSUSB ScholarWorks, 2000. https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd-project/1621.
Full textHörnsten, Åsa. "Experiences of diabetes care - patients' and nurses' perspectives." Doctoral thesis, Umeå universitet, Institutionen för omvårdnad, 2004. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:umu:diva-258.
Full textSouza, Hieda Ludugério de. "Um olhar prospectivo sobre a incorporação dos cuidados paliativos na atenção primária à saúde na região de Parelheiros, SP: discutindo desafios éticos." Universidade de São Paulo, 2016. http://www.teses.usp.br/teses/disponiveis/7/7141/tde-31082016-164630/.
Full textIntroduction: The increasing prevalence of chronic health conditions brings demand for Palliative Care (PC) to the agenda of Primary Health Care (PHC), raising questions about the impact of the merger of PC on the ethical problems of APS. The bioethics is not only reactive, but must prospectively recognize ethical challenges. Objectives: To discuss ethical challenges (EC) for incorporation of PC in the PHC, considering the performance of the attributes of this part of the health system in Parelheiros Region, São Paulo; Collating: ethical problems of palliative care in PHC with PCATool-Brazil Instrument; ethical problems of PC in the PHC with the assessment that the professionals do the performance attributes of this level of the health system in Parelheiros Region, SP; the discourse of health managers of care for chronic conditions with the ethical problems of PC in the PHC. Method: Case Study with multiple data sources: interviews with Family health strategy (FHS) professionals for the application of PCATool-Brazil Version professionals; speeches by local managers on the network of care for chronic conditions; results of a scopingreview on ethical problems of PC in the PHC. The questions and results of PCATool were correlated with the ethical challenges synthesized from the ethical problems of scopingreview. The study scenario is in the southern region of São Paulo, FHS coverage area with almost 100%, with lack of specialized services and high vulnerability to health. Results: the EC were: the unpreparedness of the professionals in the PC; communication failure among professionals in the health care network; inadequate infrastructure to ensure the continuity of palliative care for 24 hours; wear PHC practitioners due to work overload; discomfort to talk about PC with the patient, familiar support inappropriate; ignorance of the Advance Directives Will. Considering the performance of PHC attributes as evaluated by FHS professionals in Parelheiros Region, the first three ethical challenges are the areas of highest ethical tension to the incorporation of PC in the PHC. The speeches of the managers recognize the demand for PC existing on the territory, however, mention that the demands on the conditions of violence and Region vulnerabilities end up being priority by the urgencies they represent. All PCATool attributes were related to the ethical challenges indicating that the attributes of performance assessment allows us to recognize areas of ethical tension in rereading made the instrument. Conclusion: Identifying proactively the EC this merger, based on the experience of teams that have proffer this service and contextualizing it to local conditions through the performance attributes of the PHC, it is possible to compare them with current ethical issues in PHC, pointing paths for professionals and managers with continuing education, making them more prepared for the recognition and management of PC, designed to promote the values needed for the new scenario for services with the incorporation of this attention in the PHC.
Harrysson, Åsa, and Camilla Henriksson. "Distriktssköterskors erfarenheter av vad som underlättar och hindrar evidensbaserad vård av ben- och fotsår : En kvalitativ studie." Thesis, Högskolan Dalarna, Omvårdnad, 2018. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:du-27105.
Full textPurpose: The purpose of the study was to describe district nurses' experiences of the facilitating and preventative factors that influence the use of evidence-based wound care in primary healthcare. Method : A qualitative interview study with semi-structured interviews was conducted with eight district nurses. All worked at health centers in southern Hälsingland. The interviews were transcribed and analyzed by qualitative content analysis. As a theoretical reference frame, the PARIHS model was used. Main outcome : The study revealed different factors that facilitate or prevent district nurses in primary healthcare to work for a routine for leg and foot ulcers. What facilitated was a well-functioning team work at the workplace, that the routine was adapted so that it was easy to work after and was easily accessible in the computer system, specific knowledge about wound care and commitment to the patient and on the subject of wound care and that the patient needs support and education to be able to participate in healthcare. What was prevented was insufficient understanding and commitment from the boss and colleagues, difficulty in motivating patients to participate in treatment and that the journal system was not adapted to the leg and foot routine. Conclusion : The study identified various factors which facilitated and prevented district nurses from using evidence-based care of leg and foot ulcers in their daily work. What influenced the use of the routine by district nurses was to the greatest extent factors in the environment. In order to facilitate district nurses to work according to evidence-based wound care, efforts must be made to eliminate obstacles. The PARIHS model can be used as a supporting tool before, during and after the implementation process.
Glantz, Patrik, and Antonia Johansson. "Ambulanssjuksköterskans upplevelser av att hänvisa patienter till annan vårdnivå när inget behov av ambulanstransport föreligger." Thesis, Luleå tekniska universitet, Omvårdnad, 2017. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:ltu:diva-64319.
Full textKelpšienė, Inga. "4 klasės moksleivių elgsenos ir emocijų problemų sklaida." Master's thesis, Lithuanian Academic Libraries Network (LABT), 2008. http://vddb.library.lt/obj/LT-eLABa-0001:E.02~2008~D_20080618_130431-30985.
Full textTopicality of the problem: At the primary – school age (I – IV forms) new important formatives of a childs mentality start farming. They are basic for developing such important qualities as self – observation, ability to analyze ones actions and others that help to maintain volitional attention. However a new generation has recently become an urgent problem because there are a lot of children with behavioral and emotional disorders and that has negative influence on the further development of mentality. After surveying the publications of scientific studies in Lithuania it can be stated that there are no studies in which emotional and behavioral problems would be analyzed using objective standardized methods. The data is usually collected using questionnaire method the investigators themselves. At present BASC – 2 methodic (Behavior Assessment System for Children, Reynolds and Kamhaus, 2004, 2005), which makes it possible to establish peculiarities of models (positive and clinical) of childrens emotions, feelings and behavior is being widely used in foreign countries for estimation emotional and behavioral disorders. The object of the study – emotional and behavioral problems in 4 th formers. The aim of the study: To examine the 4 th formers estimation of their behavior and emotions and to compare it with the class – teachers estimation. The tasks: 1. To examine and compare the estimation of the 4 th formers internal and external problems both, in their own and their teacher... [to full text]
"Guidelines to improve clinical competencies of learners of the programme - PHC: clinical nursing, diagnosis, treatment and care." Thesis, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/10210/1721.
Full textPrimary clinical nurses (PCNs), traditionally known as primary health care nurses (PHCNs) in South Africa, are expected to function as ‘frontline providers’ of clinical primary health care (PHC) services within the public PHC facilities (Department of Health (DoH), 1996: 8; DoH, 2001a: 23). This extended role of the registered nurse (as set out in section 38A of the Nursing Act, No. 50 of 1978) demands high quality clinical competencies. The purpose of the study is to describe guidelines to improve clinical competencies of learners within the context of a learning programme PHC: Clinical Nursing, Diagnosis, Treatment and Care (the programme) provided at a specific university in Gauteng where the study was conducted. The research objectives are to: o Explore and describe the perceptions of both clinical instructors and learners with regard to reasons for poor clinical competencies of learners of the programme. o Explore and describe the demographic profile of learners registered at the university in the 2003 academic year for the programme with regard to reasons for poor clinical competencies. o Explore and describe the correlation between scoring/rating of learners by different clinical evaluators during summative clinical evaluations of learners registered for the programme in the 2003 academic year at the university, in order to ensure inter-rater reliability with regard to reasons for poor clinical competencies. o Describe guidelines to improve clinical competencies of learners of the programme provided at a university in Gauteng, as informed by the research study findings. To achieve the purpose and objectives of the study, a mixed methodological design, qualitative and quantitative in nature, was used (Creswell, 1994: 184), utilising the sequential exploratory strategy (Creswell, 2003: 215). Other research strategies used are descriptive and contextual (Creswell, 1994: 145 & 175). Qualitative data were collected from purposively selected participants in separate focus group interviews of clinical instructors and learners. Analysis was done following Tesch’s method (1990). Trustworthiness was ensured using Lincoln and Guba’s method (1985). Ethical considerations were maintained throughout the study and consent was obtained from the participants. Quantitative data were collected using a summative clinical evaluation instrument (checklist) administered by clinical evaluators and a self-administered questionnaire for collecting a learner profile from a purposively selected sample of learners and clinical instructors, respectively. Statistics were analysed using a reliable computer program SPSS. Validity and reliability were ensured throughout the study. Data of correlated marks/scores revealed that there was no ecologically significant difference between the marking/scoring of learners by clinical evaluators during summative clinical evaluations of learners. Qualitative data yielded two main themes from the focus group interviews as challenges that participants perceived as reasons for poor clinical competencies of learners of the programme, viz: o Challenges within the PHC clinical practice field; o Challenges within the learning programme (university). Major categories and subcategories also emerged from the two themes. Interpretation of both quantitative and qualitative results was integrated and reported as similar findings from which the guidelines to improve clinical competencies of learners of the programme PHC: Clinical Nursing, Diagnosis, Treatment and Care were formulated. The guidelines focused on both the learning programme and the PHC clinical practice field.
Khumalo, Kekema Joan. "The perception of primary health care nurses regarding the role of clinical associates." Thesis, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10539/17631.
Full textShortage of human resources is a major problem which has become an international emergency that in recent years has caused substantial international attention and concern. Mid-level medical workers were introduced internationally, in Africa and recently in South Africa as a strategy to overcome health workforce challenges and improve access to essential health services, as well as achieve the health related targets of the Millennium Development Goals. Mid-level workers in South Africa are called Clinical Associates. The aim of the study was to explore and describe the PHC nurses’ perception of the Clinical Associate role. A qualitative, contextual, exploratory and descriptive design was used to explore and describe the PHC nurses’ opinions and thoughts concerning the role the clinical associates would play in the health care system; and to obtain an understanding of how the PHCNs see the feasibility of working with these newly introduced health workers. A purposive convenient sampling was used to select participants who were most likely to offer information required in the study. The study findings show that PHC nurses had insufficient knowledge regarding who Clinical Associates are and what their role is. Although to some extend the PHC nurses acknowledged the important role the Clinical Associates would play, the PHC nurses expressed more concern related to their professional status. The concerns included matters like: who would be senior between the Clinical Associate and the PHC nurses taking into consideration the level of education and training of Clinical Associates versus that of nurses; who would take orders from whom between Clinical Associates and PHC nurses. Another worry was the possibility of clinical associates taking over the PHC nurses roles.
Zulu, Beauty Mchaisi. "Nursing students' experience of clinical practice in primary health care clinics / Beauty Mchaisi Zulu." Thesis, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/10394/15830.
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Sibiya, Nontuthuzelo Elizabeth. "Work integrated learning experiences of primary health care post basic nursing students in clinical settings." Thesis, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10321/1052.
Full textBackground : Work Integrated Learning is an educational approach that aligns academic and workplace practices for the mutual benefit of students and workplaces. Work Integrated Learning like in any other nursing course is essential in primary health care as required by the South African Nursing Council. In the clinical setting, students develop clinical and diagnostic reasoning; they also learn how to make the appropriate clinical decisions which they need as qualified primary health care practitioners. This is achieved through instruction and guidance by lecturers, mentors and clinical staff. However it has been noted that the clinical learning environment confronts students with challenges that are absent from the classroom situation. So this study seeks to explore and describe the experiences of post basic nursing students in primary health care clinics so as to address the challenges that are faced within the clinical settings. Aim of the study The aim of the study was to explore and describe primary health care post basic nursing students’ experiences during clinical placements. Methodology : A descriptive exploratory qualitative approach was used to guide the study. In-depth interviews were conducted with ten primary health care post basic nursing students who were allocated for Work Integrated Learning at the clinics in District A and District B in 2011. The main research question for this study was asked: ‘What are the experiences of primary health care post basic nursing students regarding Work Integrated Learning?’ Results : The findings of this study revealed that Work Integrated Learning is vital for the development of clinical skills amongst primary health care post basic nursing students. However, shortage of staff, inadequate material/ non-human resources, lack of supervision in the clinical facilities, distant clinical facilities and insufficient practice in the clinical skills laboratory were identified as challenges that students experience during Work Integrated Learning placement.
Zwane, Zanele. "Exploration of the perceived clinical competencies of newly qualified midwives working in hospitals at eThekwini Municipality." Thesis, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/10413/10378.
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Makua, Mogalagadi Rachel. "Mixed method: exploration of caring practices related to the management of patients with chronic pain within the primary health care setting." Thesis, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/14565.
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Sauvé, Véronique. "L’exercice du raisonnement clinique d’infirmières du programme SIPPE lorsqu’elles priorisent leurs interventions auprès de familles qui vivent en contexte de vulnérabilité." Thèse, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/1866/8615.
Full textThe goal of this qualitative study was to explore the clinical reasoning of primary care nurses in CLSC/CSSS when they set priorities for their interventions with vulnerable families as part of the Integrated Perinatal and Early Childhood Services (SIPPE) program. This case study comprises a purposeful sample of seven postnatal care episodes involving two nurses and seven families. Data were collected using the think-aloud method, followed by semi-structured interviews with nurses. Qualitative data analysis was performed using interpretive methods and category counting. The resulting categories and patterns were developed based on Tanner's (2006) model of clinical judgement in nursing and Fonteyn's (1998) clinical reasoning patterns. Study results suggest that clinical reasoning processes do not differ according to the type of priority, whether the situation is more or less urgent. Moreover, there is diversity in the types of clinical reasoning employed within the seven care episodes; and it appears that a narrative reasoning process is favoured. If a family's needs are urgent, nurses prioritize these needs. When conditions indicate that there is greater potential for vulnerability, a more systematic form of clinical reasoning, identified here as «collecting data to form relationships and to present a proposal for action», is used to prioritize interventions. This pattern is more likely when a first child is involved and when the family is less likely to turn to other support resources. Otherwise, if this is a second child and the family uses other resources, the nurse tends to apply routine SIPPE interventions. Finally, our results suggest that a systemic view of a family's living circumstances, rather than keeping the focus on the infant's well-being, could make it more difficult to set intervention priorities. This study highlights nurses' ongoing commitment to families facing significant challenges. However, it is important to support the development of a broader inventory of clinical reasoning processes to bolster nurses' capacity to prioritize interventions that take place in contexts of multiple organizational constraints.
Dufour, Émilie. "Mesure et validation d'indicateurs de performance des services infirmiers en première ligne : utilisation d'un cas traceur en soins de plaies." Thèse, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/1866/19450.
Full textBetter use of nursing resources is a promising avenue for improving the performance of primary care services. Measuring the performance of nursing services is a central component in improving their organization and the quality of care delivered in this sector. The aim of this study was to measure and validate primary care nursing performance indicators from a tracer case in wound care and to assess the reliability of clinical-administrative data used to measure indicators from clinical records. This study adopted a correlational longitudinal design. Data were collected over a one-year period in a Local community services centre (CLSC) using clinical-administrative data contained in the I-CLSC electronic database. The episode of care was the unit of analysis. Eight indicators were measured, including five process indicators: 1) nursing follow-up; 2) relational continuity; 3) teaching; 4) initial assessment; and 5) consultation with a specialized nurse, and three outcome indicators: 1) frequency; 2) duration; and 3) intensity. Measurement and validation objectives were performed using a sample of 482 episodes of wound care lasting more than seven days. The reliability study was based on a sub-sample of 107 episodes. Descriptive and correlational analyzes were performed. Validation results demonstrated very strong associations between nursing follow-up and continuity indicators and the three outcome indicators. Reliability results demonstrated a high concordance between clinical records and clinical-administrative data for six of the eight indicators. In conclusion, valid and relevant process indicators in primary care nursing can be measured on a regular basis by managers using reliable and easily accessible clinical-administrative data.
VRZALOVÁ, Monika. "Role sestry ve screeningu deprese u seniorů." Master's thesis, 2016. http://www.nusl.cz/ntk/nusl-260905.
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