Dr Allison Du Plessis is a distinguished senior lecturer in the Department of Nursing at Nelson Mandela University. With a specialization in midwifery, she brings extensive clinical experience to her role. Dr Du Plessis has a decade of experience in both learning and teaching within the midwifery discipline, catering to both under- and postgraduate midwifery students. Her contributions extend to curriculum development and design for midwifery programmes at various levels, showcasing her commitment to advancing education in the field. In addition to her teaching responsibilities, she has a background in clinical management and leadership, further solidifying her expertise in the nursing profession. Dr Du Plessis is actively engaged in external collaborations with national Nursing Education Institutions and other universities. Her involvement in the academic community is evident through successful supervision of numerous honours and Master's students, demonstrating her dedication to fostering the development of the next generation of healthcare professionals. Her research focus centres on clinical midwifery care, maternal health, child health, and family planning. Notably, her PhD work resulted in the creation of a best practice guideline for chorioamnionitis. Dr. Du Plessis is well-versed in qualitative research methods, integrative literature reviews, and intervention research methods. She has recently accomplished an international grant proposal for a collaborative project involving three national universities and Strathclyde University, showcasing her capability in securing funding for impactful research initiatives. Dr Du Plessis also contributes to the healthcare community through her role as a regional research mentor for nursing educators, practitioners, and students at Life Healthcare. In summary, Dr Allison Du Plessis is a dedicated and accomplished professional in the field of midwifery and nursing education, with a strong emphasis on research, curriculum development, and mentorship.

Designation:

Lecturer

Email:

Allison.DuPlessis@mandela.ac.za

Contact Number: 

0415043916

Faculty:

Health Sciences

Department:

Nursing Science

Qualifications:

PhD (Nursing), MCur (Adv Midw & Neonatology), Postgraduate Dip (Health Service Management), BSc (Nursing), Dip Nursing Education

Professional Memberships:

South African Nursing Council

Orcid ID:

https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6596-2310

NRF Rating: 

N/A

Research Interests:

• Maternal

• Perinatal

• Child and Youth Health

• Primary health care

• Nursing Management and Nursing education.

Current non-degree Research Projects:

1. UTFORSK, UK MRC Healthy Housing Project with Prof S Mbanga (NMU) and Prof R Bellingham (Director, Institute for Future Cities, University of Strathclyde)
2. THE ROLE OF FUNGAL INFECTIONS IN HUMAN CHORIOAMNIONITIS: AN INTEGRATIVE LITERATURE REVIEW

Current Final Year Undergraduate/Honours Research Projects:

N/A

Number of currently supervised Masters and PhD candidates (2023 to 2024):

Masters: 5

PhD: 5

Research Output 2023 to 2024:

1. Quality management of objective structured clinical examinations: An integrative literature review 

2. Midwives’ knowledge and practices regarding the screening for and management of chorioamnionitis: A qualitative study 

3. Screening and managing women with chorioamnionitis in resource-constrained healthcare settings: Evidence-based recommendations

4. Screening and diagnosis of women for chorioamnionitis: An integrative literature review

5. Facilitating Utilization of Evidence-Informed Management by Nurse Managers in Healthcare Facilities: An Integrative Literature Review

Current Research Collaborations within your Department or Discipline:

1. Executive Committee for Departmental Research Studies

2. Departmental Research Committee

3. OSLOMET Research collaboration - Cultural competence in nursing exchange programs: a scoping review

Current Inter-Disciplinary/Multi-Disciplinary/Trans-Disciplinary Research Collaborations:

1. PATIENT DATA SECURITY, INFORMED CONSENT AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: A SCOPING REVIEW [Team members: Dr Henra Muller (CUT), Dr Errol Muller (UFS)]
2. THRESHOLD CONCEPTS OF HEALTH SCIENCES DOCTORAL PROGRAMMES: A CASE STUDY OF THE FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES AT NELSON MANDELA UNIVERSITY [Team member: Prof Maggie Williams (NMU)]