scholarly journals Working conditions that contribute to absenteeism among nurses in a provincial hospital in the Limpopo Province

Curationis ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
M Nyathi
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Patient Care ◽  
Quantitative Study ◽  
Working Conditions ◽  
Limpopo Province ◽  
Provincial Hospital ◽  
Quality Of Patient Care ◽  
Professional Nurses

Absenteeism results in an increased workload for nurses who stand in for colleagues and can lead to situations in which a lack of motivation among nurses and a lowering of the quality of patient care may occur. The researcher observed that certain conditions, such as inflexible working schedules, were given as reasons for the absenteeism in units in a provincial hospital. A non-experimental, descriptive, quantitative study was undertaken. The purpose of the article was to describe the working conditions that contribute to absenteeism among the professional and sub-professional nurses at a provincial hospital in the Limpopo province of South Africa.

scholarly journals Training Programme for Professional Nurses who Care for Patients with Type 2 Diabetes

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ednah Virginia Sechabe ◽  
Tebogo Maria Mothiba ◽  
Hilde Bastiaens
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Patient Care ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Training Programme ◽  
Limpopo Province ◽  
Mixed Method Research ◽  
Specific Training ◽  
Patients With Diabetes ◽  
Professional Nurses ◽  
Context Specific

Increasing urbanisation and rising unhealthy lifestyle risk factors are contributing to a growing diabetes epidemic worldwide. South Africa like many other countries is continually reporting an increase in the prevalence of diabetes. Education and training play an essential role in the provision of the quality of patient care. In this study, a conceptual framework based on the practice-oriented theory by Dickoff, James, and Wiedenbach was used to develop the training programme for professional nurses who care for patients with diabetes. The aim of this article was to describe a conceptual framework which guided the development of a training programme for the professional nurses who care for patients with diabetes. A mixed-method research design was used. The accessible population for this study consisted of professional nurses who care for patients with diabetes in the three Ga-Dikgale village clinics that are situated in the Limpopo province of South Africa. Purposive sampling was used. Both semi-structured and structured interviews were used to collect data for this study. Diverse levels of knowledge among professional nurses were identified where some professional nurses lack knowledge while others have knowledge related to diabetes. A lack of continuous training on care of patients with diabetes was also identified. Challenges related to patients’ socio-economic status, inadequate knowledge about diabetes, misconceptions, denial, and a lack of resources for patient care that leads to poor treatment outcomes led to a framework for a context-specific training programme. There is a need for a context-specific training programme for professional nurses who care for patients with diabetes which could improve patient care.

494 Streamlining the Minor Operations Process - The Effect of Better Documentation

2021 ◽  
Vol 108 (Supplement_2) ◽  
Author(s):  
T Schrire ◽  
C Estela
Keyword(s):  
Patient Care ◽  
Plastic Surgery ◽  
Patient Experience ◽  
Patient Flow ◽  
Vital Part ◽  
Rapid Turnover ◽  
Quality Of Patient Care ◽  
New Form ◽  
Minor Operations

Abstract Introduction Plastic Surgery Minor Operations is a fast paced, rapid turnover operative environment. It is reliant on effective communication, accurate surgery, and time efficiency. It was noticed in our department that there was confusion regarding booking and operative intentions leading to delays in surgery and over-running lists. This was worsening patient experience and leading to delays in patient care. Method In response to the delays and confusion in booking, a new booking form was created, so all patients have a standardised booking containing the necessary information. This form was disseminated across all the booking clinics and formed a vital part of the pre-operative check in process. Results The audit was carried out at the time of introduction, and then re-audited a year later to see if the form has improved care for patients. Results showed that with the new booking form, people were not having to cancel or rearrange patients. Patient booking forms were sufficient, and a copy of the clinic letter no longer required for the operation to proceed or for clarity. It was noted that more senior advice was sought. Conclusions The new form has improved patient flow and quality of patient care, whilst streamlining the booking process.

scholarly journals Pediatric Endocrinology in the Time of COVID-19: Considerations for the Rapid Implementation of Telemedicine and Management of Pediatric Endocrine Conditions

2020 ◽  
Vol 93 (6) ◽  
pp. 343-350
Author(s):  
Molly O. Regelmann ◽  
Rushika Conroy ◽  
Evgenia Gourgari ◽  
Anshu Gupta ◽  
Ines Guttmann-Bauman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Patient Care ◽  
Care Patient ◽  
The Novel ◽  
Patient Privacy ◽  
Pediatric Endocrinology ◽  
Quality Of Patient Care ◽  
Care Outcomes ◽  
Novel Coronavirus ◽  
The Impact

<b><i>Background:</i></b> Pediatric endocrine practices had to rapidly transition to telemedicine care at the onset of the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. For many, it was an abrupt introduction to providing virtual healthcare, with concerns related to quality of patient care, patient privacy, productivity, and compensation, as workflows had to change. <b><i>Summary:</i></b> The review summarizes the common adaptations for telemedicine during the pandemic with respect to the practice of pediatric endocrinology and discusses the benefits and potential barriers to telemedicine. <b><i>Key Messages:</i></b> With adjustments to practice, telemedicine has allowed providers to deliver care to their patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. The broader implementation of telemedicine in pediatric endocrinology practice has the potential for expanding patient access. Research assessing the impact of telemedicine on patient care outcomes in those with pediatric endocrinology conditions will be necessary to justify its continued use beyond the COVID-19 pandemic.

Medical Audit to Improve the Quality of Patient Care in Thoracic Surgery

2021 ◽  
Vol 31 (4) ◽  
pp. 497-508
Author(s):  
Farid M. Shamji ◽  
Joel Cooper ◽  
Gilles Beauchamp
Keyword(s):  
Thoracic Surgery ◽  
Patient Care ◽  
Medical Audit ◽  
Quality Of Patient Care
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