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Maputle, M. S. Shilubane, N. H. Mothapo, Kobela Elizabeth 2013 2013-10-01T10:19:11Z 2013-10-01T10:19:11Z 2013-10-01 Mothapo, K.E. 2013. Integration of midwifery theory with practice by student nurses when plotting a partogram in labour units of the Limpopo Province, South Africa. . . http://hdl.handle.net/11602/99 http://hdl.handle.net/11602/99 Mothapo KE. Integration of midwifery theory with practice by student nurses when plotting a partogram in labour units of the Limpopo Province, South Africa. []. , 2013 [cited yyyy month dd]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11602/99 Mothapo, K. E. (2013). <i>Integration of midwifery theory with practice by student nurses when plotting a partogram in labour units of the Limpopo Province, South Africa</i>. (). . Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11602/99 Mothapo, Kobela Elizabeth. <i>"Integration of midwifery theory with practice by student nurses when plotting a partogram in labour units of the Limpopo Province, South Africa."</i> ., , 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/11602/99 TY - Dissertation AU - Mothapo, Kobela Elizabeth DA - 2013-10-01 DB - ResearchSpace DP - Univen KW - Integration KW - Midwifery KW - Student nurses KW - Partogram KW - Labour units KW - Pregnant woman LK - https://univendspace.univen.ac.za PY - 2013 T1 - Integration of midwifery theory with practice by student nurses when plotting a partogram in labour units of the Limpopo Province, South Africa TI - Integration of midwifery theory with practice by student nurses when plotting a partogram in labour units of the Limpopo Province, South Africa UR - http://hdl.handle.net/11602/99 ER - Department of Advanced Nursing Science MCur Background: The National Committee for the Confidential Enquiries into Maternal Deaths recommend the implementation of "Saving Mothers' recommendations" as a measure to reduce maternal deaths. However, this objective has not been achieved because the Maternal Mortality Rate in South Africa was standing at 134.33/100 000 live births and Limpopo Province at 165.16/100 000 live births. The national target for reduction of maternal mortality was 20% for all provinces for 2016. Limpopo Province's reduction was below 12.5% for 2016. Purpose: The purpose of the study was to develop a strategy to enhance the implementation of the Saving Mothers' recommendations in the maternity units of Limpopo Province. Methods: The convergent parallel design was used in this study. The study was conducted in phases, namely: Phase 1(a) was a qualitative research approach and a non-experimental, descriptive and exploratory design. The population consisted of district managers who were managing the Maternal Health Services and registered midwives who were working in the maternity units of Limpopo Province. Non-probability purposive sampling was used for both the district managers and the registered midwives. Data were collected using a central question for the managers managing Maternal Health services which was "What support are you giving to facilitate the implementation of the recommendations by the Saving Mothers Report?" and the question for the registered midwives was "What challenges are you experiencing when implementing the Saving Mothers' recommendations." Tesch's open­ coding technique was used to analyse qualitative data. Trustworthiness was ensured through credibility, confirmability, dependability, transferability and authenticity. Phase 1(b) was a quantitative and a non-experimental descriptive design. The population comprised of 200 patients who were included in the study. Questionnaires were developed and used to collect data. Data was analysed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS, version 24.0) with the assistance of the statistician. Discussion of data were done in an explanatory sequential way where data from Phase 1a was discussed and supported by data from Phase 1b. Findings: The themes that emerged were: Challenges related to implementation of the recommendations of the Saving Mothers Report in maternity units, Description of existing training programmes and in-service education for health care professionals, Knowledge on implementing recommendations for the Saving Mothers Report when providing care in maternity units and Suggestions related to improvement of adherence to recommendations for the Saving Mothers Report in maternity units. Some of the themes were supported by the quantitative results whilst some not supported. Validity and reliability were ensured by giving the questionnaires to experts on the subject, colleagues and promoters to analyse and determine if items adequately represent content in the correct proportion. Ethical considerations were ensured by obtaining ethical approval from the University of Venda Ethics Committee and permission to access the facilities from the Limpopo Province Department of Health. The participants signed informed written consent. Phase 2 entailed strategy development and validation of the developed strategy. Recommendations: The recommendations included that the Department of Health should employ more staff and put operational managers in permanent positions. Sufficient equipment and supplies essential for maternal health care and maternal health infrastructure should be procured and a good plan for the managing thereof implemented. It is also recommended that health care workers should work hand in hand with the community structures and the 'mosate'. I online resource (xvii, 274 leaves): color illustrations en University of Venda Integration Midwifery Student nurses Partogram Labour units Pregnant woman UCTD 618.20968257 Midwifery -- South Africa -- Limpopo Nursing specialities -- South Africa -- Limpopo Nursing students -- South Africa -- Limpopo Nurses -- South Africa -- Limpopo Health occupations students -- South Africa -- Limpopo Integration of midwifery theory with practice by student nurses when plotting a partogram in labour units of the Limpopo Province, South Africa Dissertation open.access