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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...

Access and use of Emergency Medical Services by disabled people has been declining, and this has been attributed in part to poor implementation of the World Health Organization Global Disability Action Plan. This is mainly due to a lack of knowledge by Policymakers about the total health needs of...

Family members of patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) play a crucial role in the care and support of their loved ones. Understanding their experiences, challenges, and needs is essential for providing effective family-centered care in the ICU setting. This study therefore sought to explore...

One of the most serious health problems affecting people of all age groups, especially young people, today is drug abuse. Considering the effects of drug use on individuals who use drugs, efforts are being made to improve the rehabilitation of drug users in Zambia. However, in Zambia, there is a...

The admission of a neonate requiring mechanical ventilation represents one of the most stressful experiences parents can face in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. In resource-limited settings, these challenges are often intensified by contextual factors including infrastructure limitations and...

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: Adherence to nursing care practices for ventilated patients is crucial for preventing complications, ensuring patient safety, and optimizing recovery outcomes. In the intensive care unit (ICU), maintaining high adherence to these practices is essential for delivering quality care. The...