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The increasing incidence of mass casualties globally has resulted in higher fatalities, financial losses, and disruptions in health institutions' service delivery. Health facilities are often overwhelmed by a surge of critically injured or ill patients, compromising their ability to provide...

Cancer patients are particularly vulnerable to the effects of Long COVID-19 due to their immunecompromised state. The intersection of cancer and Long COVID-19 presents unique challenges, including disruptions in treatment, heightened psychological distress, and financial burdens. In Zambia, the...

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) are essential for timely medical intervention and improved patient outcomes, yet access to these services remains limited in rural settings. In Botswana's Otse Cluster, Mahalapye District, rising mortality rates and delayed emergency care highlight potential...

Patient-centred emergency nursing care is a holistic approach to emergency medical services that prioritizes the unique needs and values of each patient. This study assesses the determinants of patient-centred emergency nursing care (ENC) among emergency nurses in primary hospitals in Tutume and...

Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs) provide life-saving care for critically ill neonates. However, mothers of NICU-admitted neonates experience significant emotional, psychological, and logistical challenges. This study explores the experiences of mothers with neonates admitted in the NICU at...

Preterm birth is a major concern contributing significantly to the world's neonatal mortality. It is stressful and associated with many emotional crisis among mothers of preterm babies. This study explored the experiences of mothers with premature babies admitted to Neonatal Intensive Care Unit...

Hospitalization of a preterm baby presents a significant burden to parents, especially the mother. This study explored the experiences of parents of preterm babies with healthcare staff in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the Women and Newborn Hospital (WNH). The study utilized...

Neonatal pain management remains a global challenge, particularly in low- and middle-income countries such as Botswana, due to inadequate resources, training, and evidence-based practice. Despite all neonates experiencing pain, with preterm babies being especially vulnerable, pain assessment and...

Critically ill patients, have challenges reporting pain given their physical state. The complex nature of critical illness and diverse needs of patients may impact on the effectiveness of pain assessment and management in the intensive care units (ICU). Effective pain assessment culminates in...

Background: Sepsis remained to be a critical global health challenge, affecting approximately (49) million people and causing (11) million deaths annually. It was characterized by a deregulated host response to infection, leading to life-threatening organ dysfunction. Timely diagnosis,...