A guide for arterial line insertion for the South African primary care practitioner [0.03%]
南非基层医疗工作者动脉穿刺置管指南
Indiran Govender,Henry I Okonta,Olukayode Adeleke et al.
Indiran Govender et al.
This article provides information on the reasons for inserting an arterial line, how to insert this line, the equipment required to insert an arterial line, and the possible complications that may arise from this procedure. It is hoped this...
Primary health care strengthening through the lens of healthcare system thinking [0.03%]
医疗卫生体系视角下的初级卫生保健能力提升措施
Ramprakash Kaswa,Klaus Von Pressentin
Ramprakash Kaswa
Despite the strides made in healthcare, many countries still struggle to meet citizen healthcare needs, leading to global and regional health inequalities. The complex interactions between healthcare systems and disciplines present challeng...
Deidré Pretorius,Aviva Ruch
Deidré Pretorius
Violence manifests in various ways in healthcare, including trauma from an undifferentiated patient, psychosomatic illness, substance abuse or dependency and mental health challenges. Different forms of violence exist, such as intimate part...
Rationalising blood tests in a resource-limited emergency unit: A quality improvement project [0.03%]
资源有限的急诊科合理化验血：质量改进项目
Renette Esterhuizen,Lilani I Tribelhorn,Danielle M J Thomas et al.
Renette Esterhuizen et al.
Background: In resource-limited emergency settings, blood testing is crucial for diagnostics but can lead to financial strain and diagnostic challenges if used indiscriminately. This quality improvement project (QIP) aim...
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on forensic pathology services in Limpopo province, South Africa [0.03%]
南非北布告省新冠肺炎疫情对法医病理学服务的影响
Thakadu A Mamashela,Samuel T Ntuli
Thakadu A Mamashela
Background: To evaluate the effects of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and the preventative measures taken, especially how they affect forensic pathology services in rural South Africa. ...
Healthcare professionals' knowledge and attitudes on termination of pregnancy in eThekwini [0.03%]
eThekwini地区医疗专业人员关于终止妊娠的知识和态度
Tashnee Singh,Kantharuben Naidoo
Tashnee Singh
Background: While the Choice on Termination of Pregnancy (CTOP) Act No. 92 was legalised in 1996 permitting termination of pregnancy (TOP) to be accessed at various public health facilities in South Africa, unsafe aborti...
Risk factors for Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales infections: A case-control study [0.03%]
碳青霉烯类耐药肠杆菌科细菌感染的危险因素：病例对照研究
Sibongakonke Mbele,Sandeep D Vasaikar
Sibongakonke Mbele
Background: Over years, concerning Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (CRE) have advanced globally, posing a major threat to global health. Prior studies highlight previous antibiotic use and prolonged hospital stays ...
Factors associated with successful treatment outcomes among tuberculosis patients in a district municipality of Vhembe, Limpopo [0.03%]
伦邦波省韦姆贝区结核病患者成功治疗结果的影响因素分析
Busisiwe Mkhavele,Slindile Zondi,Lindiwe Cele et al.
Busisiwe Mkhavele et al.
Background: Treatment success rate is a critical indicator for monitoring the progress of tuberculosis (TB) treatment programmes at both the patient and population levels. It informs decisions about resource allocation a...
Final-year students' perceptions of online integrated primary care learning [0.03%]
应届毕业生对于线上初级医疗综合教学的看法
Aviva Ruch,Joel Francis,Ann Z George
Aviva Ruch
Background: Integrated primary care (IPC) is a final-year medical subject at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa. It focusses on primary health care training. The coronavirus disease 2019 (COV...
Cross-cultural adaptation: South African Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Knowledge Questionnaire [0.03%]
南非妊娠期糖尿病知识问卷的跨文化改编
Lorisha Manas,Tawanda Chivese,Ankia Coetzee et al.
Lorisha Manas et al.
Background: Many serious adverse events associated with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) can be mitigated by timely glucose control during pregnancy, achieved through education and lifestyle choices. The aim of this s...