Search Results - "Lubbe, Welma"

Breastfeeding during the COVID-19 pandemic - a literature review for clinical practice by Lubbe, Welma, Botha, Elina, Niela-Vilen, Hannakaisa, Reimers, Penny

“…The COVID-19 pandemic is disrupting normal life globally, every area of life is touched. The pandemic demands quick action and as new information emerges,…”
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Perspectives of midwives on respectful maternity care by Lunda, Petronella, Minnie, Catharina Susanna, Lubbe, Welma

“…Abstract Background Respectful maternity care forms the foundation of maternity services; however, delivery of dignified, efficient, and effective care in…”
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Factors influencing respectful perinatal care among healthcare professionals in low-and middle-resource countries: a systematic review by Lunda, Petronellah, Minnie, Catharina Susanna, Lubbe, Welma

“…This review aimed to provide healthcare professionals with a scientific summary of best available research evidence on factors influencing respectful perinatal…”
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Baseline status regarding compliance with neo-BFHI recommendations in South African neonatal wards: a cross-sectional survey by Lubbe, Welma, Springer, Lisa, Maastrup, Ragnhild, Haiek, Laura N, Nyaloko, Madimetja

“…In 2009, the World Health Organization and the United Nations Children's Fund issued a revised Baby-friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) package to encourage…”
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Nurses' perceptions regarding their own professionalism attributes to quality neonatal, infant and under-5 childcare by Lesao, Dibolelo Adeline, Rabie, Tinda, Lubbe, Welma, Scholtz, Suegnet

“…Professional nurses are trained to provide quality care. Despite the professional nurses' acquired skill and professionalism attributes, the neonate, infant,…”
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Essential components of an educational program for implementing skin-to-skin contact for preterm infants in intensive care units: an integrative literature review by Denge, Takalani T, Bam, Nokwanda Edith, Lubbe, Welma, Rakhudu, Annah

“…Globally, prematurity is the primary factor behind the mortality of children under the age of 5 years, resulting in approximately 1 million children dying…”
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When is the use of pacifiers justifiable in the baby-friendly hospital initiative context? A clinician's guide by Lubbe, Welma, Ten Ham-Baloyi, Wilma

“…The use of pacifiers is an ancient practice, but often becomes a point of debate when parents and professionals aim to protect and promote breastfeeding as…”
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Parental experiences of caring for preterm infants in the neonatal intensive care unit, Limpopo Province: a descriptive qualitative study exploring the cultural determinants by Nyaloko, Madimetja J, Lubbe, Welma, Moloko-Phiri, Salaminah S, Shopo, Khumoetsile D

“…Parent-infant interaction is highly recommended during the preterm infant hospitalisation period in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Integrating…”
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Determining Postdischarge Needs of South African Parents With Premature Infants by Davis-Strauss, Susan L., Johnson, Ensa, Lubbe, Welma

“…This study explored the information and support needs of South African parents with premature infants after the initial discharge home from the hospital…”
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Revival of the mother-baby friendly initiative (MBFI) in South Africa: towards a quality improvement project by Lubbe, Welma, Kubeka, Zandile, Behr, Ann, Tshitaudzi, Gilbert, Dlamini-Nqeketo, Sithembile, Botha, Jessica

“…The discontinuation of "Mother-Baby Friendly" accreditation, coupled with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, has contributed to reduced breastfeeding rates…”
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Burnout of emergency nurses in a South African context: the role of job demands and resources, and capabilities by Barnard, Neil B, Rothmann, Sebastiaan, De Beer, Leon T, Lubbe, Welma

“…Emergency nurses are prone to burnout due to the nature of their profession and working environment, potentially putting their sustainable employability at…”
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Exploring cultural determinants to be integrated into preterm infant care in the neonatal intensive care unit: an integrative literature review by Nyaloko, Madimetja, Lubbe, Welma, Moloko-Phiri, Salaminah S, Shopo, Khumoetsile D

“…Cultural practices are an integral part of childrearing and remain a significant aspect for healthcare professionals to ensure culturally sensitive care,…”
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Evidence of an active Cushing reflex in a preterm neonate with hyaline membrane disease: a case report by Rothberg, Alan D, Smith, Johan, Lubbe, Welma

“…The Cushing reflex does not appear to have been described in preterm neonates. This case report shows the presence of an active Cushing reflex in a 32-week…”
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Clinicians guide for cue‐based transition to oral feeding in preterm infants: An easy‐to‐use clinical guide by Lubbe, Welma

“…Rationale, aims and objectives This article aims to provide evidence to guide multidisciplinary clinical practitioners towards successful initiation and…”
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Letter from Africa: Academic-practice partnering in neonatal nursing: A capacity building strategy by Lubbe, Welma

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The dimensions of reflective practice: a teacher educator's and nurse educator's perspective by Lubbe, Welma, Botha, Carolina Stephanusina

“…This article aims to accentuate the value of reflective practices in the lived experiences and professional development of a teacher educator and a nursing…”
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Mothers’ parenting self-efficacy, satisfaction and perceptions of their infants during the first days postpartum by Botha, Elina, Helminen, Mika, Kaunonen, Marja, Lubbe, Welma, Joronen, Katja

“…The first aim of this study was to describe mothers’ self-efficacy, satisfaction and perceptions when parenting their infants during the first days postpartum…”
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Professional Nursesʼ Perceptions of Skills Required for Performing Preterm Infantsʼ Follow-up Assessments by Cordewener, Debbie, Lubbe, Welma

“…Improved perinatal and neonatal care enhances preterm infant survival rates, but the adverse outcomes remain high. Nurses play vitally important roles…”
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Fathers doing skin-to-skin – It remains so powerful by Lubbe, Welma

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The Effects of an Infant Calming Intervention on Mothers' Parenting Self-Efficacy and Satisfaction During the Postpartum Period: A Randomized Controlled Trial by Botha, Elina, Helminen, Mika, Kaunonen, Marja, Lubbe, Welma, Joronen, Katja

“…The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of a behavioral infant calming technique to support mothers' parenting self-efficacy and parenting…”
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