- Nursing students' perceptions and experiences of student-lecturer evaluation as a strategy for improving teaching and learning at the University of Namibia. [Journal Article]
- CONCLUSIONS: The study concluded that while SLEs have significant potential to improve teaching and learning, their effectiveness is constrained by administrative, logistical and communication challenges. Addressing these barriers and implementing students' recommendations can enhance the credibility, accessibility and impact of evaluation systems.Contribution: The findings provide valuable insights for universities to develop ongoing strategies and targeted interventions to improve the implementation of SLEs, foster accountability and promote continuous enhancement of teaching and learning quality.
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- Being an adolescent and living with type 1 diabetes mellitus: A qualitative inquiry. [Journal Article]
- CONCLUSIONS: This study unveiled the experiences of adolescents living with T1DM. The findings can help develop a more holistic clinical approach to managing adolescents with this condition, thereby enhancing their quality of life.Contribution: The study offered significant insights into the lives of adolescents living with T1DM and promotes awareness of their daily struggles, which gives healthcare organisations insight into what may be implemented to facilitate a supportive clinical environment that enhances the quality of life of adolescents living with type one diabetes mellitus.
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- Lived experiences of LGBTQI+ persons when accessing primary healthcare facilities in Gauteng, South Africa: An interpretative phenomenological inquiry. [Journal Article]
- CONCLUSIONS: The results revealed a lack of humanity and uncaring healthcare services that LGBTQI+ individuals received when accessing primary healthcare facilities in Gauteng, South Africa.Contribution: These findings advocate for inclusive, respectful, dignified and sensitive healthcare services.
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- A model for professional nurses to facilitate culturally sensitive nursing care for children. [Journal Article]
- CONCLUSIONS: At the core of the model is the active involvement of mothers or primary caregivers throughout the child's hospitalisation, ensuring holistic, culturally responsive and developmentally appropriate care.Contribution: The model provides a practical framework to improve cultural competence and enhance paediatric nursing care across diverse clinical settings.
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- Perceptions of immunisation adherence by caregivers in the Western Cape province, South Africa: A qualitative study. [Journal Article]Curationis. 2026 Jul 10; 49(1):e1-e10.C
- CONCLUSIONS: The conclusion of the study was that caregivers showed high levels of commitment to childhood immunisation, but were hindered in their efforts by systemic, socioeconomic and cultural factors.Contribution: The contribution of the study is that it offers evidence that can be used to develop strategies to improve immunisation compliance.
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- Exploring the benefits of online teaching and learning within a nursing programme at a higher education institution in Gauteng. [Journal Article]Curationis. 2026 Jun 29; 49(1):e1-e7.C
- CONCLUSIONS: The institutions of higher education should realise the benefits of online teaching and learning to improve the quality of nursing graduates.Contribution: This article clarifies the benefits of online teaching and learning for nursing education in a South African context.
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- Evaluating healthcare providers' knowledge and attitudes towards disaster management policies in a Johannesburg hospital. [Journal Article]Curationis. 2026 Jun 24; 49(1):e1-e6.C
- CONCLUSIONS: The study concluded that many HCPs still need improvement in knowledge and attitudes regarding DMPP and recommends creating training programmes and better collaboration amongst health and safety committees for effective disaster management.Contribution: The study provides a significant perspective about knowledge and attitudes of HCPs in DMPP, it identifies gaps in awareness, training and implementation of disaster protocols, therefore providing evidence to guide policy improvement, targeted disaster education and HCPs capacity-building initiatives to strengthen hospital disaster readiness in South Africa, in essence enhancing National Health Insurance readiness.
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- Holistic admission review in student nurse selection: A concept analysis. [Journal Article]Curationis. 2026 Jun 20; 49(1):e1-e11.C
- CONCLUSIONS: Holistic admission review is triggered by a lack of diversity and bias in selection processes. The HAR framework consists of four phases and ultimately fosters an inclusive student body equipped to deliver high-quality patient care. Holistic admission review enhances student retention, empowers future leaders and strengthens the nursing workforce.Contribution: This concept analysis will refine the research questions for subsequent phases, including exploring HAR's meaning and developing a nursing education model for equitable student selection in South Africa.
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- Responding to extreme stress: Resilience and psychological distress in undergraduate nursing students in the Western Cape, South Africa. [Journal Article]
- CONCLUSIONS: Nursing students showed strong resilience despite the added pandemic-related stressors. Elevated distress among seniors, however, highlights the need for targeted psychological support. Strengthening resilience within nursing education may prepare students to manage future crises and contribute to a sustainable, adaptable nursing workforce.Contribution: This study provides evidence on the psychological well-being of nursing students in South Africa during the COVID-19 pandemic. It emphasises the importance of resilience-building interventions within nursing curricula and institutional support systems to safeguard student health and professional readiness.
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- Experience of participation in a WhatsApp support group for empowering newly graduated nurses during transition in the Western Cape, South Africa. [Journal Article]Curationis. 2026 Jun 03; 49(1):e1-e12.C
- CONCLUSIONS: The study demonstrated that a structured online peer support intervention can effectively promote empowerment, professional confidence and collaboration among newly graduated nurses.Contribution: This research contributes to the growing body of evidence on the use of digital platforms - specifically WhatsApp - for facilitating professional transitions and continuous learning. It provides practical insights for designing supportive, technology-enhanced learning environments in nursing education and practice.
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- Classroom to crisis: Exploring nursing students' preparedness for emergency unit placements in the Western Cape. [Journal Article]Curationis. 2026 May 07; 49(1):e1-e10.C
- CONCLUSIONS: Despite changes in the requirements of the South African Nursing Council for clinical placement of undergraduate students in emergency units, work integrated learning in these units would benefit graduate nurses intending to further their studies in critical and emergency care nursing. However, learning outcomes are required to ensure that student nurses have access to specific emergency care knowledge and clinical skills.Contribution: Highlights student nurses' need for orientation, clinical supervision and debriefing sessions by competent critical and emergency care nurses, and professional counselling when needed.
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- Prevalence of stress and associated factors among nursing students in Limpopo province, South Africa. [Journal Article]
- CONCLUSIONS: Nursing students face significant stress, which may impact their learning and professional development. This highlights the importance of implementing supportive strategies to foster resilience and coping skills.Contribution: The study provides evidence to guide targeted interventions promoting students' mental well-being and academic success.
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- Exploring factors affecting nurses' job satisfaction at a regional hospital in Namibia. [Journal Article]Curationis. 2026 Apr 29; 49(1):e1-e9.C
- CONCLUSIONS: Hospital management should implement strategies that reduce workload, enhance recognition and create opportunities for professional development to improve job satisfaction and retention.Contribution: The study provides context-specific insights into factors influencing nurses' job satisfaction in Namibia and proposes management interventions to strengthen morale, support professional growth and improve the quality-of-patient care.
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- Registered professional nurses' experiences regarding supervision of nursing care at selected hospitals of Limpopo province. [Journal Article]Curationis. 2026 Apr 15; 49(1):e1-e9.C
- CONCLUSIONS: Nursing care supervision by registered professional nurses is essential to improve the quality of nursing care and levels of satisfaction.Contribution: This study contributes to the understanding of factors that impact of effective supervision of nursing care by professional nurses and outline the areas of improvement. The improvement in supervision of nursing care may lead to reduction of patients complaints, improved patient safety and uplift the standard of nursing care rendered.
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