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INDeSC
Implementation of neurodevelopmental supportive care WHY IS THIS RESARCH NEEDED? Neurodevelopmental supportive care (NDSC) is a fundamental, underlying care approach which contributes to improved short- and long-term outcomes for preterm infants in acute care settings. The effect of neurodevelopmental supportive care is…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/numiq/neurosense-premmie-parenting
NEUROSENSE PREMMIE PARENTING
Aim To determine the acceptability, feasibility, and pilot impact of a parenting education intervention in the NICU setting. Design Implementation research study, which draws on qualitative and quantitative methods to address the research question posed. Focus on both the process and the results of the…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/numiq/starfish
STARFISH
Capacity Building Project for Healthcare Providers Working with Neonates, Infant and Under-five Children AIM Improving neonatal, infant and under 5 child-care in South Africa by means of collaborative initiatives. OBJECTIVES The Starfish project can be divided into neonatal, infant and under five child…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/numiq/sanopsys
SANOPSYS
SANOPSys National Report SOUTHERN AFRICA NURSE, ORGANISATION, PATIENT AND SYSTEM OUTCOMES (SANOPSYS) SANOPSys aspires to be an African focal point of leadership and governance in nursing science, by providing a synopsis of the quadruple aim of health care in South Africa, namely Nurse, Organisation, Patient and…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/numiq/preceptorship-health-professionals
PRECEPTORSHIP FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
WHY IS THIS PROGRAM NEEDED? Nurse graduates – need support when transitioning to RN role. Registered nurses are not confident in their clinical teaching role Implementation of Clinical Education Training Units (CETU) at public health facilities, requires trained preceptors to support nursing staff and nursing students during…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/numiq/perinatal-mental-health-effective-care
Perinatal Mental Health Effective Care
Perinatal Mental Health of Women Attending Public Health Facilities in Africa Mission To promote perinatal Mental Health of women in low-middle-income settings in Africa. Vision The vision is to conduct cutting-edge research and contribute to the body of knowledge in advancing evidence-based practice that…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/numiq/access
Access
Promotion of access to health care WHY IS THE PROGRAMME NEEDED? Poor access to healthcare services is predominantly reported in the African developing countries. Negative attitude towards women and adolescence seeking Choice of Termination of Pregnancy Women opting for illegal abortions and being admitted with…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/numiq/programme-improve-outcomes-gestational-diabetes-mellitus-among-pregnant-women-hivaids
Programme to improve outcomes of gestational diabetes mellitus among pregnant women with HIV/AIDS
AIM The aim of this study is to develop an integrated ARV programme for pregnant women living with HIV/AIDS to improve GDM outcomes among pregnant women living with HIV/AIDS DESIGN Implementation research study, which draws on multi-methods study design (Qualitative Exploratory Design + Quantitative Descriptive…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/nwu-medical-school
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Read about the symbolic meaning of the NWU Desmond Tutu School of Medicine design element. Shaping the future of medical education. Rooted in ubuntu. Powered by innovation. The purpose of the Desmond Tutu School of Medicine is to train clinically competent, socially accountable doctors who can meet the health needs of the…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/nwu-desmond-tutu-school-medicine/clinical-training-platform
Clinical Training Platform
Partner hospitals, facilities and communities A functional Medical School requires an appropriate clinical training platform that can ensure students experience a variety of diseases, procedures and technologies. Initially the clinical training platform will be within the Dr Kenneth Kaunda District of the North West and as the Medical…http://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/nwu-desmond-tutu-school-medicine/contact-and-governance