Publications by authors named "Khathutshelo Simane-Netshisaulu"
Background: Regardless of educational pathway, the transition from student to the registered midwife is a topic of increasing interest within the profession as this is likely to have implications for retention and attrition. Newly qualified midwives have reported that the reality of putting knowledge into practice in the midwifery field is often challenging and stressful.
Aim: To explore and describe the experiences of newly qualified midwives with regard to the provision of midwifery services during transition from students to qualified midwives, in the Limpopo province, South Africa.
Background: Mentorship is a process in which structured support is provided to new graduates of the profession to facilitate theireffective transitional journey to professional autonomy.
Objectives: To explore and describe the mentoring process as experienced by newly qualified midwives and experienced midwives during thetransition period.
Methods: Aqualitative approach was used.
Transition from midwifery training to professional practice is enhanced by positive support from experienced colleagues. The study explored experiences of newly qualified midwives regarding existence of supportive relationship during transition. The setting was a maternity unit of a selected hospital from each of the five districts of Limpopo province.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Inadequate neonatal facilities in rural areas is one of the challenges affecting the management of preterm infants. In low income countries with limited resources, over 90% of preterm babies die within few days of life.
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to describe the challenges encountered by midwives when providing care to preterm infants at resource limited health facilities in Limpopo Province, South Africa.