Browsing Sigma Maternal-Child Health Nurse Leadership Academy Africa (MCHNLA Africa) by Title
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Implementation of evidence based alternative birth position in a hospital in Tshwane
Background: Evidence has shown that alternative birth positions including upright, kneeling, squatting and lateral positions, improves maternal and child outcomes (Gupta, et, 2017). However, despite clear evidence, midwives ... -
Implementing kangaroo mother care in the preterm infant unit of Potchefstroom Hospital
(2017-02-14)The Maternal-Child Health Nurse Leadership Academy Africa (MCHNLA Africa) develops the leadership skills of maternal and child health nurses and midwives who work in a variety of healthcare settings. The academy prepares ... -
Improvement of record keeping of maternity case reports at Kgabo CHC
(2017-01-11)A study about compliance of midwives towards maternity protocols conducted in 2012 by Kgabo Community Health Centre (CHC) personnel showed low levels of compliance and poor record keeping of maternity case records as a ... -
Improving cord care of neonates in an acute care unit at a Ugandan referral hospital
Background/context: Umbilical cord infection poses significant risks for neonatal morbidity and mortality in developing countries. In agreement with the World Health Organization (WHO) recommendation, the Ugandan Ministry ... -
Improving family centered care in the NICU
(2017-01-10)The purpose of the project was aimed to improve bonding between parents and their preterm babies through early and continuing communication between mothers and babies, keeping parents informed about their child’s ... -
Improving nursing care for children admitted in high dependency area in acute care unit Mulago Hospital, Uganda
(2018-05-29)Background/context: Acute Care Unit is an emergency unit for children which admits 800 children monthly. The patients are initiated on treatment, stabilized and later transfer to the specialized wards. According to unit ... -
Improving quality of care for neonates with birth asphyxia through helping babies breath program at Chiradzulu District Hospital, Malawi
(2017-02-09)In Malawi the neonatal death rate is at 31/1000 live births with birth asphyxia contributing to 25%. In 2013, Chiradzulu District hospital had an average of 155 neonatal deaths out of 4142 live births of which birth asphyxia ... -
Improving the quality of care for the sick newborn: Focusing on kangaroo mother care and breastfeeding
(2017-01-10)The project aimed at improving the knowledge and practices of KMC and breastfeeding for the neonates in Stanfield ward. Approximately 90-150 neonates are admitted in Mulago Hospital/month. Fears and misconceptions ... -
Infection reduction during the second stage of labour: Improving the practice of aseptic technique by midwives in a national referral hospital
(2018-05-29)Background: Puerperal sepsis following childbirth constitutes the second leading cause of maternal mortality world-wide and has been partly attributed to contamination during the process of childbirth. Puerperal infection ... -
The influence of nutrition education on maternal and child health of postpartum women in in the National Referral Hospital, Swaziland
(2017-01-10)Malnutrition is closely linked to maternal and child deaths particularly in developing countries. The causes are linked to inadequate dietary intake and household food security. There is need to improve the nutritional ... -
Initiating birthing partner support in a low risk maternity unit
(2016-12-22)The Maternal-Child Health Nurse Leadership Academy Africa (MCHNLA Africa) develops the leadership skills of maternal and child health nurses and midwives who work in a variety of healthcare settings. The academy prepares ... -
Intensifying monitoring and care of preterm and low birth weight babies at Thyolo District Hospital, Malawi
BACKGROUND - Premature refers to baby being born before 37 completed weeks of gestation and low birth weight is weight at birth of less than 2500 grams. Thyolo District Hospital’s records of 2017 indicated that 119 babies ... -
Leadership development as a strategy to enhance inter-professional collaboration
Background: Leadership development of maternal and child health nurses and midwives through the Maternal-Child Health Nurse Leadership Academy-Africa of Sigma Theta Tau International in partnership with Johnson & Johnson, ... -
Leadership development: Post-partum haemorrhage in non-obstetrical wards
(2017-02-14)Why the Project: During January – July 2011, postpartum patients where admitted in non-obstetrical wards, due to the high bed occupancy in the obstetric department. Although there were no Maternal Deaths in Klerksdorp ... -
Management of HIV exposed babies in Montshioa Stat Health Centre at Mafikeng sub-district of North West Province
(2017-02-13)One of the guidelines for the prevention of mother to child transmission stipulates that PCR should be done on all babies born from HIV infected mothers at 6 and 18 weeks to promote the early detection and prompt management ... -
Midwives Exclusive Guideline Development Project
(2018-05-29)Anecdotal evidence suggests that private midwifery is becoming more popular in South Africa. Midwives Exclusive is a midwifery practice in Pretoria with the philosophy of offering women-centered maternity care. Women-centered, ... -
Monitoring of magnesium sulphate to improve quality: A case study at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital Gogo Chatinkha maternity wing, high dependence unit, Blantyre, Malawi
(2017-05-18)In Malawi severe preeclampsia and eclampsia rank among the leading causes of maternal mortality. Magnesium sulfate is a drug of choice for treatment. Proper monitoring of clients on the drug may promote safe motherhood. ... -
Muscular skeletal disorders amongst staff in a referral hospital in Uganda.
Background: Muscular-skeletal disorders include a wide range of inflammatory and degenerative conditions affecting the muscles, tendons, ligaments, joints, peripheral nerves, and supporting blood vessels with ache, pain ... -
Opportunities for inter-professional education in neonatal healthcare: An integrative review
Background - Coordinated care with clear communication is needed in neonatal intensive care units in South Africa. Purpose - Neonatal care is an area which offers opportunities for inter-professional education and ... -
Perceived ethical practices and quality of service delivery by midwives among mothers attending antenatal clinic in Mulago Hospital Kampala, Uganda
(2018-05-29)General objective: To assess the level of perceived midwifery ethical practices and how this practices affects satisfaction of expectant mothers attending antenatal clinic in Mulago Hospital. Methodology: The research was ...