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Showing 1 to 5 of 5 for “"Hospitals in Namibia"”.
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Assessment of quality of midwifery care during labour at maternity departments of intermediate and refferral hospitals in Namibia
Quality of midwifery care can be defined as care delivered by midwives, which is safe, effective, efficient, accessible, acceptable, patient-centred, equitable, and results in a positive pregnancy outcome. This research aims to assess the quality of midwifery care rendered during labour at the …
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A survey on end of life care practices in intensive care units of three government teaching hospitals in Namibia
… may be described as care provided for patients in the final hours or days of their life. More broadly it’s defined as care for all patients with a terminal illness that is deemed progressive and incurable. It implies a focus on pain and symptom management which is distinct from the aggressive …
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The availability and perceived knowledge of use of airway management devices in emergency centres at referral hospitals in Namibia
Introduction Maintaining the airway is an essential element in the care of any ill or injured patient. Inadequate management of the airway may lead to hypoxia and hypercarbia with subsequent secondary brain injury, cardiopulmonary arrest, and ultimately death. The aim of the study was to identify …
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Development of a multifaceted ergonomic educational program to prevent work-related musculoskeletal disorders among nurses in intermediate public hospitals in Namibia
… discomfort, disability, and persistent pain in joints, muscles, bones, ligaments, and tendons. Globally, WRMSDs are common problems and prevalent in the nursing profession. The WRMSDs among nurses have been observed and documented in the Namibian context at some Intermediate Hospitals …
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A model for nurses to facilitate supportive care to men diagnosed with prostate cancer and their families in the intermediate hospital Oshakati: A hospital based approach
Namibia appears to have no existing guidelines to facilitate supportive care for men diagnosed with prostate cancer (PCa) in the oncology departments at the Intermediate Hospital Oshakati (IHO). In King et al.’s (2015) opinion it is crucial for healthcare workers involved in delivering care for men …