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Ramkhalawon, Shabeerah. "Antibiotic stewardship: the role of clinical pharmacist." Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/10858.

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South Africa has a high prevalence of infectious diseases; the major ones being the Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome epidemic, and tuberculosis. South Africa’s burden of resistant bacteria is also increasing. Antibiotic resistance in hospitalised patients leads to an increase in morbidity and mortality, resulting in longer hospital stays, and an increase in hospital costs. In order to counteract the problem of antibiotic resistance in hospitals and other healthcare facilities and preserve the efficacy of currently available antibiotics, there is a need for serio

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Rivombo, Samson. "An investigation into the high turnover rate of pharmacists in the South African pharmaceutical industry." Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/d1019786.

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The main objective of this study was to investigate factors contributing to employee turnover in the South African pharmaceutical industry and to suggest strategies to minimize it. Employee turnover is a persistent problem facing both public and private organizations in South Africa. In addition to the costs incurred when an employee resigns, losing employees results in a loss of knowledge, skills and experience. Numerous studies have been undertaken globally on this topic. However, this problem continues to adversely affect organizations in several ways. Schwab (1991) suggests that this is be

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Smith, Robert Mark Houston. "South African community pharmacists’ self-perception of their professional identity and job satisfaction." Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/20637.

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The role of the community pharmacist has changed over the past two decades. The traditional specialist roles of pharmacists, such as compounding and preparation of medications, are now infrequent activities and the profession has moved to a more patient-centred focus. Furthermore, pharmaceutical care has been developed and adopted as a practice philosophy to add value and bring care for patients back into the profession. However, there is still much debate in academic and policy literature concerning the reluctance of community pharmacists to adopt and implement pharmaceutical care in practice

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Mupfumira, Rudo. "An assessment of African traditional medicines in pregnancy and on birth outcomes: pharmacists' perceptions of complementary medicines in pregnancy." Thesis, Rhodes University, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1003256.

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Increasing numbers of medicines are being used by pregnant South African women in the public sector during pregnancy, for the treatment of different biomedical and supernatural disease states and conditions. The motivation for the research is to support the development of more local pregnancy registries in order to strengthen evidence for the safety and efficacy of medicines used in pregnancy. A mixed methods approach was used. Women in their ninth month of pregnancy in a public sector setting, and four community pharmacists were identified. The women who met the inclusion criteria were recrui

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Stone, Leanne Nicole, and S. F. Burton. "The impact of a ward pharmacist in a surgical ward of a private hospital in the Eastern Cape." Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/5916.

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Medication errors are becoming problematic in both hospital and outpatient settings worldwide. Inappropriate use of medication can cause harm to the patient and maintaining high levels of quality patient care is essential to protect all patients. Clinical pharmacy practice contributes to improved patient care by optimising medication therapy; and promoting health, wellness and disease prevention. The involvement of a pharmacist at a ward level has been shown to improve patient care; reduce mortality and morbidity rates; decrease healthcare costs; minimise medication errors; and improve outcome

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Kubashe, Nomachina Theopatra. "The influence of corporatization on the professional identity of community pharmacists." Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/18189.

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As a potential main player in the primary health care sector and the impending National Health Insurance (NHI), community pharmacists could make a significant contribution to easing the health care burden in South Africa. Recent legislative and organizational changes related to the corporatization of pharmacy in South Africa have impacted significantly on the profession and stand to weaken the already ‘tenuous’ professional identity of pharmacists in the country. Since community pharmacists are viewed as potential main players in the primary health care sector, the influence of corporatization

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Pillay, Yogindren. "An investigation into pharmacists perceptions of the South African medical scheme industry." Thesis, Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/96201.

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Thesis (MBA)--Stellenbosch University, 2014.<br>The South African healthcare industry has undergone numerous changes over the last two decades in both the public and private sectors. These changes have influenced the regulatory landscape of both sectors with the aim of improving accessibility to healthcare services and providers, and making healthcare more affordable for the South African public. The South African government introduced the Medical Schemes Act No. 131 of 1998, in response to issues faced in the medical scheme industry. The act allowed for a board of trustees to regulate m

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Melamed, Graham Morrison. "Determining the essential traits for successful retail pharmacists in the Port Elizabeth-Uitenhage metropole." Thesis, Port Elizabeth Technikon, 2000. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/22.

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The research problem addressed in this study was to determine whether successful retail pharmacists exhibited specific traits. To achieve this objective a theoretical schedule of traits was developed, using relevant literature in which traits of entrepreneurs are described. The theoretical list consisted of the possession of the following traits: The need to achieve; Confidence in their abilities; The successful management of risk; Creativity and the possession of vision; The tendency/ability to view changes as opportunities; Internal locus of control; Leadership; High level of motivation; Ten

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Hill, Peter William. "The South African community pharmacist and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus a pharmaceutical care intervention." Thesis, Rhodes University, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1003238.

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Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease of pandemic magnitude, increasingly contributing to the disease burden of countries in the developing world, largely because of the effects of unhealthy lifestyles fuelled by unbridled urbanisation. In certain settings, patients with diabetes are more likely to have a healthcare encounter with a pharmacist than with any other healthcare provider. The overall aim of the study was to investigate the potential of South African community pharmacists to positively influence patient adherence and metabolic control in Type 2 diabetes. The designated prima

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Mayne, Rensche. "Community pharmacists’ knowledge, attitude and practices on adverse drug reaction reporting in South Africa." University of the Western Cape, 2018. http://hdl.handle.net/11394/6697.

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>Magister Scientiae - MSc<br>Pharmacovigilance involves the management of sub-standard drugs, medication errors, ―off-licence‖ drugs, abuse and misuse, lack of efficacy, poisoning, adverse drug reactions (ADRs), drug interactions, expired stock destruction and drug-related mortality. Regulators and the pharmaceutical industry rely on healthcare professionals, including pharmacists, to report ADRs. The majority of pharmacists work in retail community pharmacies and they are often the first point of contact when ADRs are experienced, since self-medication, misuse of over-the-counter (OTC)

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Naicker, H. "Defining a retention strategy for pharmacists in the public sector in Kwa-Zulu Natal." Thesis, Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/8517.

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Thesis (MBA)--University of Stellenbosch, 2011.<br>There is a global scarcity of health care workers (Boseley, 2011: 1). There has been global competition for the scarce resource, with developing countries competing for their own health care workers (Padarath et al., 2004: 5). The health outcomes of a country have been directly correlated with the quantity and quality of its health human resources (Dolea et al., 2005: 3). Pharmacists, who were ranked as the third scarcest professional group in the world, are the most accessible of all health workers (Chan & Wuliji, 2006: 7). The shortage of p

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Matshotyana, Kidwell. "Job satisfaction of public sector pharmacists in the Nelson Mandela Metropole." Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/1006.

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There is a severe shortage of pharmacists in the Nelson Mandela Metropole with a current vacancy rate of over 50 percent on the approved posts for pharmacists (PERSAL 31 December 2007). The metropole has struggled to retain pharmacists in spite of the urban setting. The aim of this research was to measure the level of job satisfaction amongst pharmacists working in the public sector of the Nelson Mandela Metropole. The research objective was to conduct a questionnaire-based survey of pharmacists working in public sector facilities in the Nelson Mandela Metropole in order to assess their levels

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Malan, Agatha Madeleine. "Occupational stress, coping, burnout and work engagement of hospital pharmacists in South Africa / Agatha Madeleine Malan." Thesis, North-West University, 2005. http://hdl.handle.net/10394/1226.

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The environment in which hospital pharmacists currently function demands more of them than did any previous period. Employees in pharmacy companies have to cope with the demands that arise from fulfilling various roles, as well as with increased pressures such as managed health care and primary health care. Tracking and addressing their effectiveness in coping with new demands and stimulating their growth in areas that could possibly impact on the standard of pharmacy services are therefore of great importance. The first step in the enhancement of the work-related well-being of hospital pharma

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Ward, Kim Lana. "Expanding presumptive male partner management of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) to Western Cape, South African community retail pharmacies." Thesis, University of the Western Cape, 2007. http://etd.uwc.ac.za/index.php?module=etd&action=viewtitle&id=gen8Srv25Nme4_2411_1257329598.

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<p>The effect of industrialisation has thrust the pharmaceutical profession into a clinical paradigm where the approcah to pharmaceutical decisions is more disease and patient orientated. Consequently, South African community pharmacies are inundated with requests from the public for advice and treatment on a wide range of medical conditions, including sexually transmitted infections (STI's). Although community pharmacies are often the first port of call for undiagnosed STI, limited diagnostic skills and legally-imposed prescribing restrictions preclude pharmacists from providing the necessary

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Williams, Charles. "Perceptions and experiences of reporting of adverse drug reactions by public sector pharmacists in a rural district in the Western Cape." University of the Western Cape, 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/11394/4915.

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Magister Public Health - MPH<br>Background: Adverse Drug Reactions (ADRs) contribute to potentially expensive hospital admissions and are regarded as a major public health priority. ADRs in South Africa are mainly detected by a spontaneous reporting system but it is plagued by under-reporting. Previous records indicated under-reporting of ADRs in the Cape Winelands District amongst healthcare workers. Pharmacists, in particular, did not report ADRs compared to other healthcare cadres whilst they are generally considered to be the custodians of medicines. Study Aim: This study aimed to explore

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Mpanza, Ntobeko Magnate. "Factors that influence medical scheme insured consumers to co-pay for prescription medicines at private community pharmacies in Pretoria, Gauteng Province, South Africa." University of the Western Cape, 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/11394/5477.

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Magister Public Health - MPH<br>Background: South African medical scheme members needlessly purchase high cost originator prescription medicines which attract out of pocket co-payments at pharmacies. This is despite availability of low priced generic medicines that are paid for in full by medical schemes. Co-payments result from misalignment between prices of the dispensed medicine and that of the alternative medicine which appears on the medical scheme's formulary list and for which the scheme is prepared to pay for in full. To establish what factors caused such misalignment, perspectives of

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Symon, Bernard Dennis. "Brain Laterality and Pharmacists' ideal interactive work environment: an empirical investigation." University of the Western Cape, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/11394/6456.

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Doctor Pharmaceuticae - Dpharm<br>The brain laterality of pharmacists may influence where the pharmacists are best suited to work. Brain laterality refers to the asymmetry of the hemispheres of the brain with regard to specific cognitive functions, such as objectivity and emotion. The left hemisphere functions objectively and rationally, whereas the right hemisphere is subjective and nonrational. Animal behaviour in the literature demonstrated an influence of brain laterality, thus selecting an ideal work environment may also be driven by brain laterality bias. Further support for the research

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Symon, Bernard Dennis. "A Reductionistic Epistemology utilizing Brain Laterality which Investigates Pharmacists' Ideal Interactive Environment." University of the Western Cape, 2018. http://hdl.handle.net/11394/6487.

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Doctor Pharmaceuticae - Dpharm<br>The brain laterality of pharmacists may influence where the pharmacists are best suited to work. Brain laterality refers to the asymmetry of the hemispheres of the brain with regard to specific cognitive functions, such as objectivity and emotion. The left hemisphere functions objectively and rationally, whereas the right hemisphere is subjective and non-rational. Animal behaviour in the literature demonstrated an influence of brain laterality, thus selecting an ideal work environment may also be driven by brain laterality bias. Further support for the researc

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De, Franca Carla Ermelinda. "Medicine claims in South Africa : an analysis of the prescription patterns of providers in the private health care sector / Carla Ermelinda de Franca." Thesis, North-West University, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/10394/4717.

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Due to the fact that the function of dispensing is not the exclusive practice of a single profession, there is much conflict surrounding the issue: it forms the crux of the pharmacy profession but it also forms part of doctors’ scope of practice. Separation of the acts of prescribing and dispensing would prevent the interest of the doctor, who has the potential to profit from selling medicines, being placed above the interest of the patient. It would, however, also affect the essential services that many dispensing doctors provide to pensioners, unemployed patients, those not covered by a medi

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Van, Loggerenberg Elricke. "The role of taking a holiday on South African pharmacists' overall well–being / Elricke van Loggerenberg." Thesis, North-West University, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/10394/4631.

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Literature indicates that pharmacists of South Africa experience high levels of stress as a result of their working conditions. Seeing that the definition of subjective well–being (SWB) entails that a person feels positive affect (positive moods) and experience infrequent feelings of negative affect (such as stress), pharmacists have low SWB since they experience high levels of stress. It is thus vital to lessen the stress seeing as this low SWB may entail a danger to the profession as well as the patients' safety. Based on this leisure proves to enhance well–being by producing positive affect

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Dockrat, Leila. "An investigation into the competency framework required for the responsible pharmacist in the pharmaceutical manufacturing sector in South Africa." Thesis, The University of the Western Cape, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/11394/6464.

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>Magister Scientiae - MSc<br>The pharmaceutical manufacturing sector operates within a highly regulated environment, with companies accountable to South African statutory bodies. The responsible pharmacist (RP) is responsible for their company’s adherence to the legislation requirements. Whilst the Pharmacy and the Medicines Acts outline the RP’s, there is no mandatory training requirement prior to registration as an RP, nor thereafter. This study investigated the role and competencies required of newly registered RPs in meeting their professional responsibilities in the pharmaceutical m

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Dodd, Stanley Anthony. "The effect of the drug price intervention on retail pharmacies in South Africa / S.A. Dodd." Thesis, North-West University, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/10394/4297.

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In May 2004 there was a shake-up in the private pharmaceutical industry in South Africa. The National Department of Health (DOH) introduced a form of price control which for the first time attempted to regulate prices at every level of the pharmaceutical distribution chain. The price controls was immediately challenged and was not properly implemented until partially upheld by the Constitutional Court at the end of 2005. Throughout 2006 the DOH (through the Pricing Committee) reconsidered parts of the price controls, dealing with an appropriate dispensing fee for retailers, which were struck d

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Venter, Ignatius Johannes Erhardt. "The role of the community pharmacist in cardiovascular disease management." Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/652.

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Cardiovascular disease contributes to mortality and morbidity statistics worldwide and in South Africa. The current focus in health care revolves around activities aimed at preventing the development of cardiovascular disease, rather than the treatment of disease. The identification of risk factors that can predispose a patient to the development of cardiovascular disease is an essential component of any cardiovascular disease management programme. It is necessary that in the management of these risk factors, they are not considered to be isolated, but inter-related. Through the provision of p

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Mostert, Zhan. "The impact of pharmaceutical care services on the management of asthma patients in a primary health care clinic." Thesis, Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/10948/574.

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Optimal management of a chronic disease, like asthma, requires the active participation of patients. To achieve this, patients require education about asthma. Many of the recommended components of asthma care and management might not be effective without adequate patient education. Pharmacists in community, hospital and clinic practice are well placed to provide continued information and reinforcement of key messages, in order to improve compliance with medication and the outcomes of asthma management plans. Pharmacists may be able to increase medication adherence with patient counselling and

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Adsetts, Jacqueline. "Aspects of the demographic profile and standard of pharmaceutical services in South Africa / J. Adsetts." Thesis, North-West University, 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/10394/82.

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The objects of the South African Pharmacy Council in terms of the Pharmacy Act, 1974 (5311974) as amended are, inter alia, "to uphold and safeguard the rights of the general public to universally acceptable standards of pharmacy practice in both the private and the public sector" as well as "to establish, develop, maintain and control universally acceptable standards of practice of the various categories of persons required to be registered.. ." One of the major difficulties health care providers worldwide are faced with is how to maintain a proper balance between the trio goals of health care

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Parker, Mariam B. "Pharmacy perspectives in the design and implementation of a mobile cellular phone application as a communication aid for dispensing medicines to deaf people in the South African context." Thesis, University of the Western Cape, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/11394/5188.

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Doctor Pharmaceuticae - DPharm<br>South Africa's White Paper for the transformation of the health care system in South Africa (DOH, 2007) acknowledges major disparities and inequalities as a result of an imprint by apartheid policies. In its transition to democracy, health promotion strategies have been initiated to address these disparities. However, such strategies have been narrowed and "favoured target audiences that are literate, urban-based and who have easy access to print and audio-visual media" (DOH, 1997). This implies that many vulnerable and marginalised groupings in South Africa,

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Essack, Azeezah. "Moving towards social accountability in pharmacy education: what is the role of the practising pharmacist?" University of the Western Cape, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/11394/7268.

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Magister Pharmaceuticae - MPharm<br>The World Health Organisation (WHO) has stated that “there is no health without a workforce” (Campbell et al., 2013). The health workforce is essential for every health care system. The availability, accessibility and quality of health care workers play an important role in improving and overcoming health system challenges, in particular the call to universal health coverage (UHC) as stipulated in sustainable development goal 3. It has been observed that there is limited collaboration between healthcare systems and academic institutions. According to an arti

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Williams, Eddison Gabriel. "Die onafhanlike apteekbedryf in die Boland : perspektiewe vir mededingendheid." Thesis, Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/95688.

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Thesis (MBA)--Stellenbosch University, 2012.<br>Sedert die verandering in wetgewing in 2003, bevind die kleinhandel apteeksektor hulself in ‘n baie turbulente omgeweging, omdat die eksterne omgewing dramaties verander het en nuwe kompetisie gedryf deur sakereuse soos Clicks en Dischem hul voortbestaan bedreig. Die instelling van die enkeleindprys (SEP) en verandering in wetgewing oor die eienaarskap van apteke, het die grootste invloed gehad op die kleinhandelapteek sektor. Verder het die aanwysing van voorkeurdiensverskaffers deur mediesefondse die situasie vererger. In Suid-Afrika word

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Sidahmed, Fatima. "Management of sexually transmitted infections in private pharmancies in Limpopo Province : practice and knowledge of pharmacies." Thesis, University of Limpopo, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10386/1425.

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Thesis (M.Pharm.(Pharmacology)) --University of Limpopo, 2014.<br>Management of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) in Private Pharmacies in Limpopo Province: Practice and Knowledge of Pharmacists Background: In 2001, the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) developed a strategic plan, which recognised the crucial role that pharmacists could play in controlling sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and the spread of HIV infection. In South Africa, patients seek and receive treatment for STIs from pharmacies despite a legal restriction (Ward, Pharm, Butler, Mugao, Klausner, Mcfarland, Che

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Kandhai, Maya. "An evaluation of professionalism of retail community pharmacists and quality of services provided to customers." Thesis, 2002. http://hdl.handle.net/10413/2320.

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Daphne, Antoinette. "The perception of pharmacists regarding the role of complementary medicine in the context of health care in South Africa." Thesis, 1997. http://hdl.handle.net/10321/2725.

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Dissertation submitted in partial compliance with the requirements for the Masters Degree in Technology: Homoeopathy, Technikon Natal, 1997.<br>The aim of this study was to assess pharmacists' perception of complementary medicine in the health care system of South Africa<br>M

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Moloto, Brilliant Noko. "Development of strategies to increase participation of pharmacists in the renal multidisciplinary health care team at Polokwane Hospital, Limpopo Province." Thesis, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10386/3071.

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Thesis (M. A. (PHARM.) -- University of Limpopo, 2019<br>Introduction Multidisciplinary team (MDT) approach has emerged as one solution to improving chronic kidney disease (CKD) care. The MDT may include a nephrologist, physicians, nurses, dietitians, pharmacists, and social workers, all working together to deliver effective care to patients with CKD. Participation of pharmacists within the renal MDT at Polokwane hospital seems to be limited. The perceived barriers to pharmacists providing renal care services to CKD patients at Polokwane hospital could inform future strategy development, to

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Mogaila, Andrew Mamphatlo. "Sources used by medical doctors, pharmacists and patients to acquire drug-related information." Thesis, 2008. http://encore.tut.ac.za/iii/cpro/DigitalItemViewPage.external?sp=1000644.

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Setshekgamollo, Masoto Mapula. "Knowledge of hypertensive patients and practice of pharmacists in the management of hypertension at the Dikgale Primary Health Clinics, Limpopo Province." Thesis, 2020. http://hdl.handle.net/10386/3418.

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Thesis (M.Pharm.) -- University of Limpopo -- 2020<br>Background: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) which are chronic diseases in nature, have been the most common cause of death and disability globally for the last three decades. The prevalence of hypertension in South Africa has been estimated to be 20% of the adult population with over six million people being affected. Patient’s knowledge and awareness of blood pressure plays an important role in achieving successful control of hypertension. Although it is important for a physician to be involved in this educational process, pharmacists als

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Bradley, Hazel. "Roles and competencies of district pharmacists: a case study from Cape Town." 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/11394/3255.

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Philosophiae Doctor - PhD<br>This thesis presents research on the emergence of sub-structure and sub-district pharmacists in Cape Town by considering their roles and related competencies, and the support required to establish them in these new positions. The research was carried out in partnership with Metro District Health Services (MDHS) and City Health. Both organisations provide services across the whole of the Cape Metro. The research took place as MDHS was dividing the Cape Town Metro District into four sub-structures, and the research is embedded in these unfolding developments. The fou

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Tandlich, R., Nosiphiwe Patience Ngqwala, Aileen Boshoff, et al. "Challenges and curriculum transformation in the higher education sector in South Africa: a case study in WASH to improve the training of pharmacists." 2018. http://hdl.handle.net/10962/76858.

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South Africa is a member state of the “BRICS” bloc (BRICS2017.org, 2017) and the G20 group of the 20 nations/economic blocs, which between them account for the majority of the world’s trade and economic activity. It faces many developmental challenges which are mirrored in its higher education sector. In this article, the authors seek to provide an overview of the challenges that South African higher education faces in the achievement of the developmental goals of the country. The focus of this paper is a case study in WASH (water, sanitation and hygiene) to improve context-specific responses

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"The management of issues in community pharmacies." Thesis, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/10210/13481.

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Marx, Johan. "An assessment of strategies which influence the profitability of retail pharmacies in South Africa." Thesis, 1992. http://hdl.handle.net/10500/18139.

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The objective of this study is to assess the functional strategies of retail pharmacies in South Africa with a view to identify and evaluate variables which universally and significantly influence their profitability. The study devoted attention to both external, uncontrollable variables and internal, controllable variables. The functional strategies were assessed by means of management audit criteria. A sample of 800 retail pharmacies was selected from the 2 755 retail pharmacies in South Africa at the time of the study. A response rate of 32% was achieved. Multiple regression analysis was u

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Thakur-Rajbansi, Shameen. "Impact of new medicine pricing regulations on independent community pharmacies : a KwaZulu-Natal study." Thesis, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/10413/8131.

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Pharmaceuticals are a crucial component of delivering healthcare, hence regulating pharmaceutical markets is a complex issue involving dynamic interplay of multiple actors. The South African healthcare industry is plagued with past problems and new ones created by cumbersome legislation, changing economic conditions and rapid cost escalation. The core objectives of the 2004 medicines pricing legislation were; effective care and use of resources; high quality services and responsiveness; accessibility and affordability of medicines for consumers. This study explores the impact of the new medici

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Mashishi, Kgabo Ambros. "Expiration of drugs in public hospital pharmacies of Sekhukhune District, Limpopo Province, South Africa." Thesis, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/10386/1350.

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Thesis (MPH.) -- University of Limpopo, 2015<br>Background Drugs expiration in public hospital pharmacies is a concern to health professionals as the Department of Health spends a lot of money to buy drugs. The number of drugs which expire in public hospital pharmacies can give an indication of how the drugs are used, and consequently reflect on the disease prevalence for which the drugs are indicated for. Drugs cannot be used beyond expiry date. The purpose of this study was to determine the cause or causes, extent and costs of expired drugs in public hospital pharmacies of Sekhukhune Distri

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Watermeyer, Jennifer Mary. "Pills of wisdom: an investigation of pharmacist-patient interactions in a South African antiretroviral clinic." Thesis, 2009. http://hdl.handle.net/10539/6233.

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ABSTRACT Successful communication with patients in a multicultural, multilinguistic environment is a challenge to health professionals, particularly in the context of HIV/Aids and antiretroviral (ARV) treatment. Although the introduction of ARVs has brought hope, high levels of adherence are required to ensure treatment success and numerous barriers to adherence exist. Pharmacists play an important role in encouraging adherence to ARV treatment regimens by providing education and counselling. However, previous research indicates that interactions are often dominated by the pharmacist.

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Palmer, David Craig. "A study to determine the perceptions, attitudes and knowledge of selected South African pharmacists on the chiropractic profession." Thesis, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/10321/366.

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Thesis (M.Tech.: Chiropractic)-Dept. of Chiropractic, Durban University of Technology, 2008. ix, 106 leaves<br>Pharmacists are seen as a trustworthy source of advice and information to many people. Their accessibility, approachability and availability enable them numerous opportunities to offer health education and advice in an informal environment. Patient use of and demand for complementary and alternative practitioners including chiropractors, continues to increase, however there have been no studies to determine the extent of the pharmacists knowledge and perceptions/attitudes towards thes

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Maharaj, Ravi Leelamber. "An investigation into consumer attitudes towards self-medication and the resultant impact on the community pharmacist." Thesis, 2003. http://hdl.handle.net/10413/4465.

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Self-medication is a practice that can contribute significantly towards reducing total healthcare expenditure in South Africa. It empowers people to treat themselves in a responsible and cost effective manner. Pharmacists are in an ideal position to implement, monitor and contribute to the success of the concept of self-medication in South Africa. This study will attempt to analyse the acceptance and success of this concept in South Africa. The study will examine the impact of demographic variables, attitudes of both pharmacists and consumers towards self-medication, and views of the governmen

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Coetsee, Janine Mari. "A comparison of chronic medicine prescribing patterns between mail order and community pharmacies in South Africa / Janine Mari Coetsee." Thesis, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/10394/10710.

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Pharmaceutical care can be defined as “the care that a given patient requires and receives which assures safe and rational drug usage” (Mikael et al., 1975:567). The supply of medication is an important link in the health care chain, and the supply of chronic medication specifically was reviewed in this study. The World Health Organization (WHO, 2008d) states that chronic disease and related deaths are increasing in low- and middle-income countries, causing 39% and 72% of all deaths in low- and middle-income countries respectively. The main objective of this study was to investigate the differ

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Ramith, Shivani. "A partial servqual model analysis of a retail pharmacy." Thesis, 2003. http://hdl.handle.net/10413/3542.

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With the several changes taking place in the retail, wholesale, manufacturing and academic sectors of pharmacy, the practice of pharmacy is becoming a challenging one in South Africa. As a result of this, it is important to prove to the government as well as to other health care professionals that pharmacy can do more than deliver a supply function. This would involve the pharmacist becoming more committed to the quality of service and value (irrespective of the sector), and in so doing raise the overall standard of the profession. This research involves a survey amongst 100 customers who live

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