Department of Health Studies
College of Human Sciences |
School of Social Sciences |
Department: Health Studies |
Senior Lecturer
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Tel: |
012 429 6546
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E-mail: |
eboergc@unisa.ac.za
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Qualifications
- Bachelor of Nursing (BCur)
- Master of Nursing Science (MCur)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD)
Fields of academic interests
- Skin and wound care
- Knowledge translation
- Implementation science
- Youth-friendliness in Primary Health Care
- Aged care in residential aged care facilities
- Scoping reviews and systematic reviews
Field of Specialisation
- Community nursing science
- Implementation science
Journal articles
- Masot, O., Cox, A., Mold, F., Sund-Lavender, M., Tingström, P., Boersema, G.C., Botigué, T., Daltrey, J., Hughes, K., Mayhorn, C.B., Montgomery, A., Mullan, J. & Carrey, N. 2022. Decision support-tools for early detection of infection in older people (aged> 65 years): a scoping review. BMC Geriatrics, 22, art.#552.
- Boersema, G.C., Smart, H., Giaquinto-Cilliers, M.G.C., Mulder, M., Weir, G.R., Bruwer, F.A., Idensohn, P.J., Sander, J.E., Stavast, A., Swart, M., Thiart, S. & Van der Merwe, Z. 2021. Management of nonhealable and maintenance wounds: a systematic integrative review and referral pathway. Advances in Skin & Wound Care, 34(1), 11-22.
- Carey, N., Boersema, G.C. & Du Toit, H. 2021. Improving early detection of infection in nursing home residents in South Africa. International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences, 14, art.#100288.
- Boersema, G.C., Van Wyk, N.C. & Louw, E.M. 2019. Adaptation and validation of a self-report measure of youth-friendly primary healthcare services. International Nursing Review, 66(2), 269-279.
- Van Wyk, N.C., Leech, R. & Boersema, C. 2018. Becoming mothers of preterm infants: a literature review on feelings of vulnerability. African Journal on Physical Activities and Health Sciences, 24(3), 1-15.
Paper presentations
- Boersema, G.C. 2018. 10th Biennial society of private nurse practitioner conference, 2018: guiding the future of nursing practice. Professional Nursing Today, 22(3), 44-45.
- Boersema, G.C. 2019. Wound Healing Association of Southern Africa national conference 2019. Wound Healing Southern Africa, 12(2), 5-6.
- Boersema, G.C., Mulder, M. & Botma, Y., 2021. Roadmap for evidence-based change in nursing homes: a framework synthesis. Implementation Science, 16(Suppl 2), 4.
Professional positions, fellowships & awards
- Lecturer at Unisa
- Registered Nurse with the South African Nursing Council
Projects
Building capacity for knowledge translation and research among wound care practitioners, a Unisa community engagement project
Other
Nursing Education Association (NEA)
- Wound Healing Association of Southern Africa (WHASA)
- European Implementation Collaborative (EIC)
- Sigma Theta Tau International, Chi Xi-at-Large Chapter (STTI)