Publications
We contribute new knowledge in the field of presence through high quality publications. Here is a selection of our latest publications.
Discovering presence as part of nurse educators’ role modelling at a public nursing college in the North West province
Tiisetso Mofokeng's work on presence creates awareness of how nurse educators can model presence despite daily challenges in their work. Role modelling presence influences and motivates nursing students to develop presence skills. Tiisetso formulated recommendations to guide nursing education, policy development and future research to strengthen nurse educators modelling presence.
Professional nurses’ experience in providing nursing care to women experiencing gender-based violence: A caring presence study
Research by Avhatakali Mphephu exposed nurses’ need to be guided in providing relational care to women who are experiencing gender-based violence. Based on this work, Avhatakali emphasises the importance of updating hospital infrastructure to ensure private and safe spaces for women. She also recommends that debriefing and training should be provided and multidisciplinary collaboration should be strengthened. Policy should be available for improved referral systems, the assessment and management of women experiencing gender-based violence and the wellness of professional nurses.
Mental healthcare users’ self-reported medication adherence and their perception of the nursing presence of registered nurses in primary healthcare
The results of a study by Lillian Kalimashe confirm that there is a correlation between nursing presence and medication adherence. This holds significant value, not only for future research in nursing presence, but also presents nursing presence as an effective tool to improve medication adherence.
Factors limiting presence: Perceptions of nurses working in a public psychiatric hospital
Precious Motshabi explored and described the views of professional nurses on 'what limits presence?'. Leaders who are interested in promoting the practice of presence to improve the quality of nursing care in developing contexts will find this article interesting.