Ubuntu—the Essence of Caring and Being

Nolte, Anna; Downing, Charlené

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“…Ubuntu is viewed as a caring ethic in African culture ( Chisale, 2018 ). People who practice Ubuntu possess caring qualities such as mutual respect, recognition, and relational and reciprocity; values that nurses also possess ( Nolte & Downing, 2019 ). Nurses should display values such as compassion, honesty, trust, and commitment which are also reflected in Ubuntu ( Mulaudzi et al, 2018 ).…”

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Perceptions of Retired Nurses on Factors Preventing Younger Professional Nurses from Applying the Ethos of Ubuntu in Professional Care

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Introduction Younger professional nurses are the future of the nursing profession and they receive the baton from older and retired nurses to continue the profession in good light. Ubuntu is an African philosophy that is embedded in caring ethics and it is viewed as a core value of the nursing profession and is highly valued by older nurses. Objective We explored the perceptions of retired nurses on factors that prevent younger professional nurses from applying the ethos of Ubuntu in professional care. Methods In this study, we explored the factors that prevent younger professional nurses from applying the ethos of Ubuntu in professional care. In this qualitative explorative study, data were collected during focus group discussions in a workshop held with 40 retired nurses in a province in South Africa. The transcripts were analyzed following the six steps outlined by Braun and Clarke (2006). Results Based on the perceptions of the retired nurses two main themes emerged as factors that prevent the younger professional nurses from applying the ethos of Ubuntu in their professional practice; 1) Motivation to practice Ubuntu in nursing, 2) Lack of political will to recognize nursing. Conclusion Retired nurses felt that Ubuntu could be applied in nursing care if these factors are addressed by both nurses and stakeholders.

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Perceptions of Retired Nurses on Factors Preventing Younger Professional Nurses from Applying the Ethos of Ubuntu in Professional Care

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“…Although Africa comprises a multitude of diverse cultures and occupational therapists need to understand the unique culture that they work within, there are some common challenges as well as overarching principles that can be considered. For example, 'ubuntu' is a widely shared philosophy across Sub-Saharan Africa, where interdependence and relationships are highly valued, and individual identity is defined through belonging within a community [59][60][61] . The principles of 'ubuntu' include respect and dignity, solidarity, spirituality, reciprocity, harmony, mutuality, affinity and kinship 60 .…”

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“…For example, 'ubuntu' is a widely shared philosophy across Sub-Saharan Africa, where interdependence and relationships are highly valued, and individual identity is defined through belonging within a community [59][60][61] . The principles of 'ubuntu' include respect and dignity, solidarity, spirituality, reciprocity, harmony, mutuality, affinity and kinship 60 . Many of these principles are congruent with the profession's own foundations and, regardless of context, the occupational therapy role should "promote concern for humankind and address broader occupational needs in society" 62:4 .…”

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The role of Occupational Therapy in Africa: A scoping review

Vuuren¹,

Okyere²,

Aldersey³

2021

S. Afr. j. occup. ther.

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Objective: This scoping review explores the role of occupational therapy in African countries including major practice areas, specific activities within practice areas, and potential considerations unique to the African context. Method: Two authors independently reviewed articles from online database searches and manual searches of reference lists and specific Occupational Therapy journals using a combination of keywords related to 'Occupational Therapy', 'Africa', and 'role'. Articles were included based on pre-determined eligibility criteria (i.e., peer-reviewed, English articles that describe occupational therapists' tasks/ activities) and discussion to reach consensus. The authors charted data through content analysis of the articles based on the review's objectives prior to drawing out common themes relevant to the African context. Results: Thirty-two articles were included covering twelve African countries, though predominantly focused on South Africa. Findings demonstrate that, despite having tasks specific to practice areas, the overarching role of occupational therapy is facilitating engagement in meaningful occupation. Additionally, the findings highlight a vital role for African therapists in community-based services and the need to consider the unique cultural context in practice. Conclusion: Congruent with universal occupational therapy principles, Occupational Therapy in Africa aims to facilitate engagement in meaningful occupation, but therapists should consider their unique cultural context to ensure meaningful and sustainable outcomes whilst maintaining a valuable universal identity.

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“…The Ubuntu philosophy is an African philosophy that emphasizes caring for one another and cohesiveness in the community ( Nolte and Downing, 2019 ). The Ubuntu philosophy emanates from an idiom that says a person is a person through other persons ( Ewuoso and Hall, 2019 ).…”

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Reflections on the Concomitants of the Restrictive Visitation Policy During the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Ubuntu Perspective

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Caregiving is a prominent concept in the Ubuntu philosophy, and caring and visitation of the sick is regarded as an example of Ubuntu. The restrictive visitation policy adopted in the hospitals during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic affected the exhibition of this concept among patients, nurses, and families. The narrative inquiry was used to explore the reflections of the participants on the impact caused by the non-visitation policy experienced during the first and second waves of the COVID-19 pandemic in South Africa. The narrative inquiry approach allowed the participants to tell their story as it is unique to them. The study used purposive sampling technique to select five participants for the webinar. Three themes emerged from the narrated stories which are 1) moral anguish of the caregivers; 2) mental health instability, and 3) erosion of trust in health care practitioners (HCPs). The non-visitation hospital policy was intended to reduce the danger of spreading COVID-19 within and outside the hospital; however, the care provided was devoid of the values of Ubuntu such as mutual respect, relational, responsibility, reciprocity, and interconnectedness. In retrospect, a case-by-case application of the policy would reduce the non-desirable effect of the policy on the patients, nurses, and patients' family members.

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Ubuntu—the Essence of Caring and Being

Abstract: What is the South-African concept of caring? In Africa, the principle of Ubuntu introduces the concept of belonging and caring. The purpose of this concept analysis was thus to analyze the concept of Ubuntu. The 8 steps of a concept analysis by Walker and Avant were used.

Cited by 23 publications

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Perceptions of Retired Nurses on Factors Preventing Younger Professional Nurses from Applying the Ethos of Ubuntu in Professional Care

Perceptions of Retired Nurses on Factors Preventing Younger Professional Nurses from Applying the Ethos of Ubuntu in Professional Care

The role of Occupational Therapy in Africa: A scoping review

Reflections on the Concomitants of the Restrictive Visitation Policy During the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Ubuntu Perspective

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