We shape thoughts on the practice of presence in nursing and healthcare. We are a team of researchers, educators and practitioners interested in relational caring and the practice of presence.
Become part of the team through post-graduate studies at the NuMIQ research focus area at the North-West University.
Or join us for workshops or continuous learning short course on relational caring and leadership.
For exciting conversations about presence, visit our Caring presence in nursing YouTube channel. This YouTube channel is about conversations on presence with nurses of all walks of life and other interested people. Visit our Facebook page for interesting news and events and contribute by sharing your story on presence.
We proudly present our DREAM guidelines as a free resource to you. We published a book on presence in nursing, for thought-provoking information on the practice of presence and relational caring.
Visit our blog and find out more about our research findings, events and news.
Resources
Presence is a kind of unspoken movement in any given moment between people, in our case, between the nurse and a patient, or between nurses. Our resources can help to make presence a reality....read more
Dream Guideline
Reflecting on Presence in Nursing
Education and training
We contribute new knowledge in the field of presence through high quality publications. Here is a selection of our latest publications...read more
Shape your presence skills by attending our short course in relational care and leadership, and watch this space for new developments. Become part of our research team by pursuing post-graduate studies with us. We’d be eagerly expecting you.
Short course: Relational care and leadership in nursing
This online course runs for 8 to 10 weeks. Available in all nursing categories.
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Postgraduate studies
If you are interested in doing a masters or doctoral degree relating to presence in nursing, visit the NuMIQ website.
Community engagement
Being involved in the community is important, especially when it comes to healthcare. That's why we've been practicing presence with healthcare professionals through the DREAM guideline workshop and our Taking HANDS project...read more
Publications
We contribute new knowledge in the field of presence through high quality publications. Here is a selection of our latest publications...read more
We contribute new knowledge in the field of presence through high quality publications. Here is a selection of our latest publications.
A concept analysis of facilitating presence through guided reflection for transformative learning in nursing education
Dr Kathleen Froneman reports on an analysis of the concept, facilitating presence through guided reflection for transformative learning. This article contributes to the understanding of the practice of presence, with the purpose of improving quality of patient care. Read this article in the journal, Nursing Open.
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Conceptual model for nurse educators to facilitate presence in large class groups of nursing students through reflective practices
Dr Kathleen Froneman developed a model to facilitate the presence of nurse educators in large class settings using reflective practices. The model serves as a theoretical framework to guide teaching–learning practices.
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Perceptions of nurse educators and nursing students on the model for facilitating 'presence' in large class settings through reflective practices: a contextual inquiry
Dr Kathleen Froneman evaluated her model for nurse educators to facilitate presence in large class groups of nursing students. She followed two steps, namely evaluation by a panel of experts and an evaluation by nurse educators and nursing students. Read this article in BMC Nursing.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Meet the Presence team
We are a team, exploring the concept ‘presence’ and its application in nursing. We are all experienced in various fields in nursing and healthcare, including research, nursing education, nursing management, community nursing, midwifery and psychiatric mental health nursing...read more
Emmerentia du Plessis
Team leader
PhD Nursing, NuMIQ Research focus area, School of Nursing Science, North-West University
As a nursing professional, I am deeply passionate about the concept of presence and its impact on patient care. I find great fulfillment in working with individuals with intellectual disabilities and strive to be there with them and for them. Through our work as a dedicated Presence team, we continue to explore the many nuances of presence in various healthcare contexts.
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Kathleen Froneman
Co-team leader
PhD Nursing, NuMIQ Research focus area, School of Nursing Science, North-West University
As a passionate nursing educator, I have developed a practice model that enhances the presence of nurse educators in large classes through reflective practices. My dedication to nursing education drives me to innovate and support nurse educators in enhancing the learning experiences of nursing students.
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Tinda Rabie
Co-team leader
PhD Nursing, NuMIQ Research focus area, School of Nursing Science, North-West University
As a scholar with specialization in community nursing, I am dedicated to improving the health and well-being of patients. With my expertise in networking and creating harmony, I strive to enhance presence in community healthcare and make a positive impact on the lives of those I serve.
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Molekodi Matsipane
PhD Nursing, Director, School of Nursing Science, North-West University
Presence and spirituality
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Khumo Shopo
PhD Nursing, Deputy Director, School of Nursing Science, North-West University
Cultural competency of midwives
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Suegnét Scholtz
PhD Nursing, Deputy Director, School of Nursing Science, North-West University
Presence with people with neurodiversity
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Precious Chukwuere
Post-doctoral fellow, Presence in mental healthcare for adolescents
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Rudo Ramalisa
PhD Nursing, Cultivation of attentiveness in mental healthcare nurses through mindfulness
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Beauty Zulu
PhD Nursing, Strategies to strengthen the clinical accompaniment of nursing students through caring presence
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Belinda Scrooby
PhD Nursing, Presence with persons with intellectual disability and Presence in nursing education
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Annemarie van Wyk
PhD Nursing, Presence in intensive care units, and with people with intellectual disability
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Petro Benadé
PhD Nursing, Exploring good care to older persons through presence practices: design, development and evaluation of an intervention
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Christelle Oukouomi Noutchie
PhD Nursing, Guidelines for online training, on caring presence, for nurses working in a psychiatric hospital
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Lilly Kalimashe
PhD Candidate, Relational leadership in primary health care
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Mariska Oosthuizen-Van Tonder
PhD Candidate, Developing a socio-emotional well-being programme for preschool children in the North West province, South Africa; and presence with persons with intellectual disability
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Ronèl Hobbs
PhD Candidate, Guidelines for nurse managers to facilitate the practice of presence in private hospitals, Western Cape Province.
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Babsy Tau
PhD Candidate, Presence and nursing management
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Olivia Ngami
PhD Candidate, Programme development – preparing registered nurses as renal patient advocates in North West Province public hospitals
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Gertrude Phiri
PhD Candidate, Developing a framework to strengthen the resilience of nurse managers in the private healthcare sector, South Africa.
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Anna-Therese Swart
PhD Candidate, Accompaniment of persons diagnosed with cancer
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Leoni Coetzee
Presence with persons with intellectual disability
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