Audiology
Mrs. S. Salijee
Hearing health awareness programs
The aim of this article is to look at the effectiveness of hearing health intervention programs on the behaviour of medical students at college.
3 CPD points
Biokinetics
Judy Botha
Isokinetic training vs core training for chronic lower back pain
The aim of this article is to compare isokinetic training and core stabilization training regarding their effect on lower back pain in football players.
3 CPD points
Biokinetics
Judy Botha
Isokinetic training vs core training for chronic lower back pain
The aim of this article is to compare isokinetic training and core stabilization training regarding their effect on lower back pain in football players.
3 CPD points
Biokinetics
Ronel du Plessis
Isokinetic training vs core training for chronic lower back pain
The aim of this article is to compare isokinetic training and core stabilization training regarding their effect on lower back pain in football players.
3 CPD points
Biokinetics
Ronel du Plessis
Plyometric and strengthening exercises as injury prevention
The aim of this article is to present and discuss the importance of injury prevention rehabilitation programmes for athletes with anterior cruciate ligament injury (ACL).
3 CPD points
Biokinetics
Kevin Oliver
Encouraging clinicians to adopt exercise as medicine in order to help patients move through cancer
The aim is to understand how exercise is being implemented with cancer patients and survivors and ways to achieve further adoption in the clinical and community setting.
3 CPD points
Biokinetics
Francois Marais
Blood flow restriction therapy. A rehabilitation tool
The aim of this article is to review the use of blood flow restriction therapy in rehabilitation and it also gives insight into the Physiology, Application, and Guidelines for Implementation.
3 CPD points
Biokinetics
Francois Marais
The Importance of Periodization and Neurocognitive ability in Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Rehabilitation
The aim of this article is to review the necessity of periodization in ACL rehabilitation and how periodization must include non-physical components such as perception and proprioception.
3 CPD points
Cardiology
Dr SC Benjamin
Cardiovascular Implications of the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Global Perspective
The aim of this article is to provide the reader with pathophysiology of COVID-19 precisely and to identify and generally evaluate drugs targeting relevant mechanisms which characterize severe manifestations of the disease.
3 CPD points
Cardiology
Dr SC Benjamin
The Assessment of Myocardial Injury Markers in Mechanically Ventilated Patients With SARS-CoV-2
The aim of this article is to create an awareness and close monitoring of measuring cardiac markers in critically ill patients with Covid 19.
3 CPD points
Cardiology
Dr SC Benjamin
The Assessment of Myocardial Injury Markers in Mechanically Ventilated Patients With SARS-CoV-2
The aim of this article is to create an awareness and close monitoring of measuring cardiac markers in critically ill patients with Covid 19.
3 CPD points
Dental Biomaterials
Dr. J. Hartshorne
Barrier membranes – Classification and Characteristics
The aim of this article is to discuss the types and characteristics of barrier membranes available for use in regenerative therapy.
3 CPD points
Orthodontics
Dr. Julia West
Dental Anomalies seen in Cleft Lip and Palate
The aim of this article is to discuss some of the dental anomalies seen in cleft lip and palate patients.
3 CPD points
Implantology
Dr Sonali Hurribunce
Peri-Implantitis Update: Risk Indicators, Diagnosis & Treatment
The aim of this article is to strengthen our understanding of peri-implantitis in implantology.
3 CPD points
Oncology
Mrs. J. Bentley
Improving Radiation Response to Breast Cancer through Personalised Nutrition
The aim of this article is to review nutritional strategies and considerations to improve response to radiation therapy for breast cancer.
3 CPD points
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Ms A. Pretorius
Could extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation be an effective rescue treatment in the near future?
The aim of this article was to have a look at cardiac arrest cases that showed potential for eCPR eligibility. The study shows the need for interdisciplinary work in the future to support delivery of eCPR therapy.
3 CPD points
Food & meat safety
Prof. Dr De Wet Schutte
A look into current meat safety practices and risk based assurance systems in view of emerging novel technologies
The article sensitises the reader for the need to develop a novel, modern meat inspection system that will be risk and evidence based. It informs the reader of the spectrum of health risk diseases associated with the meat production and retail industry and stresses the need to develop a meat safety or carcass safety assurance system that will respond to the demands of the anticipated expanding global meat production and consumer industry.
3 CPD points
Pollution Control
Dr. Johan Schoeman
Landfill site selection by using GIS based Multicriteria Evaluation Technique in Harar city, Ethiopia
The main aim of the study was to address the need for solid waste disposal site selection for Harar city by identifying a proper sanitary landfill site.
3 CPD points
Ethics
Mrs. M. Rossouw
Public health ethics and Obesity
In this article paternalism vs. the ‘nanny state’ vs. individual liberty is debated in finding a solution for managing the increasing rate of obesity in society and governments’ role there in.
3 CPD points
Pharmacology
Mrs. C. Barkhuizen
Pharmacokinetic Differences between Races or Ethnic Groups
The aim of this study was to consult literature to determine the degree in which pharmacokinetics differ between ethnic groups and to investigate how current teaching in higher education (HE) reflects these findings.
3 CPD points
Respiratory Disease
Anadé Jansen van Vuuren
Acute exacerbations of chronic respiratory diseases: Progress and opportunities
The aim of this article is to understand the Chronic airway disease and the burden it has on affected individuals, and how we can better understand and treat the disease.
3 CPD points
Endocrinology
Dr Chantell Hayward
Review of the Causes and Treatment of Adrenal insufficiency
This article reviews the causes of AI and educates healthcare professionals on the treatment and management of the condition, including emergency management.
3 CPD points
Critical Care
Dr. C. Rumboll
The clinical implications of peri-operative pulmonary atelectasis
The aim of this article is to help the anaesthesiologist identify risk factors for pulmonary atelectasis and adapt their management for optimal pulmonary function.
3 CPD points
Psychiatry
Dr. M. Rabe
Breakthrough treatment for severe PTSD in the form of a psychedelic stimulant
The aim of this article is to assess the efficacy and safety of MDMA-assisted therapy in individuals with severe PTSD.
3 CPD points
Anatomical Pathology
Nicolene Naidu
A patient guide to Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
The aim of this article is to enable patients with NAFLD to develop a thorough understanding of their disease in order to allow them to take on a more active role in their own disease management.
3 CPD points
Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Dr. A. Olaleye
Endometriosis and Infertility
The aim of this article is to educate clinicians about endometriosis and how it presents, its association with infertility, current and future treatment alternatives.
3 CPD points
Anatomical Pathology
Nicolene Naidu
A review of the detection of carcinoma in serous effusions
The aim of this article is to provide a greater understanding of the various types of tests used to identify malignant and benign effusions to ensure faster more accurate diagnosis for better patient outcome.
3 CPD points
Nursing
Juanita Germishuizen
How protocols and implementation can advance clinical best practices on the Effect of Fertility health awareness and knowledge
Certain factors and interventions can enhance parenthood.
3 CPD points
Mental Health
Aayesha Mahomed
Mental fatigue (MF) following mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) using cognitive tests and brain imaging methods
The aim of this article is to review and investigate mental fatigue in relation to cognitive tests and brain imaging methods with suggestions for future research in the area.
3 CPD points
Community rehabilitation
Corissa Singh
Rural accessible community-based rehabilitation in Southern Africa
The aim of this article is to review the training of community-based rehabilitation workers in order to improve rural practices.
3 CPD points
Paediatrics
Corissa Singh
Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy Caregiver Coaching
The aim of this article is to review the different types coaching models for implementation of intensive motor training for hemiplegic cerebral palsy.
3 CPD points
Adult Rehabilitation
Jorika Swanepoel
The Effects of Virtual Reality-Based Motor Control Training in Patients with Chronic Stroke
The aim of this article is to determine the effects of virtual reality training in patients with chronic stroke, by combining the use of a virtual reality system and therapist-designed tasks.
3 CPD points
Paediatrics
Ledene Hanekom
MusicGlove® protocol for children with cerebral palsy.
The aim of this article is to determine if a virtual, home-based MusicGlove® protocol is a feasible intervention strategy to improve upper limb function, quality of life, and internal motivation in children diagnosed with hemiparetic cerebral palsy.
3 CPD points
Mental Health
Tanya van Schoor
The association between sensory reactivity and mental health in autistic children
The aim of this article is to report on findings to explore the relationship between sensory reactivity and mental health in young children with autism.
3 CPD points
Paediatrics
Lindsay Scaife
Poor quality of sleep in autism spectrum disorders and the link to tactile processing
The aim of this article is to analyse whether over- or under-responsivity to touch is linked to the prevalence of insomnia and sleep disorders in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs), and the impact this has on behavioural difficulties.
3 CPD points
Adult rehabilitation
Mary Tapfuma
Occupational therapy (OT) consensus-based assessment and intervention recommendations for people with functional neurological disorder (FND)
This article aims to provide occupational therapists with consensus-based assessment and intervention recommendations for people with FND.
3 CPD points
Paediatrics
Joanna Dean
The role of an Occupational Therapist while working with CP children who use assistive devices
The aim of this article is to identify and interpret the preconditions and instructions for the implementation of effective Occupational Therapy intervention during the use of orthopaedic assistive devices.
3 CPD points
Adult rehabilitation
Bronwyn Reed
Investigating the effect of adding a work module to a vocational rehabilitation programme for patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain
The aim of this article is to observe how work participation differs between two groups of patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain when a work module is added to the vocational rehabilitation program of only one group.
3 CPD points
Adult rehabilitation
Tenile Williams
A comparison of motor relearning occupational based with neurodevelopmental treatment approaches when treating patients who have experienced traumatic brain injuries
This study aimed to examine the treatment approaches when working with traumatic brain injury and the performance improvement of these approaches.
3 CPD points
Paediatrics
Tenile Williams
Assessment of in-hand manipulation by occupational therapists in paediatric practises in South Africa
This study aimed to examine the techniques and assessments used to create a baseline of hand functioning in paediatric practises.
3 CPD points
Clinical knowledge
Dr Liesl Brown
Communication between healthcare providers and medical cannabis using patients – when to refer and when to substitute medication with cannabis
Is the knowledge of a healthcare provider sufficient when interacting with a patient using cannabis for medicinal purposes with emphasis of when to refer a patient and when to know when medication substitution with cannabis is permitted?
3 CPD points
Physiotherapy
Mrs. M. Rossouw
Patients’ health outcomes implementing change to Physiotherapists clinical behaviour
The aim of this study was to explore the health outcomes of patients with persistent musculoskeletal pain treated by physiotherapists who had received active compared to passive support when implementing a behavioural medicine approach.
3 CPD points
Physiotherapy
Marli Coleman
Systematic review of fall risk assessment tools in primary care settings, among older adults living independently
The aim of this article is to gain an understanding of the validity of fall risk assessment tools commonly used by healthcare professionals, as well as possible improved ways forward.
3 CPD points
Spiritual/Existential Perspectives in Psychology
Mrs. B. Marsh
The relationship between individualist and collectivist tendencies with four locus-of-hope dimensions
The aim of this article was to extend Snyder et al.’s Hope Theory to include the locus-of-hope dimensions.
3 CPD points
Publications > South African Journal of Industrial Psychology
Marieta du Plessis
Readiness of Industrial Psychologists to perform workplace counselling during the Covid-9 pandemic
The aim of this article is to provide insight on the preparedness and responsiveness of Industrial Psychologists to provide workplace counselling during the Covid-19 pandemic.
3 CPD points
Publications > Health SA Gesondheid - Interdisciplinary Health Sciences
Kristen Buys
Maternal experiences - caring for a preterm infant in vulnerable circumstances
The aim of this article was to describe the experiences of these isiXhosa-speaking mothers (from poor socio-economic circumstances in the Western Cape province of South Africa) with regard to having, caring for and feeding their preterm infants within the first 6 months of the infant’s life.
3 CPD points
Publications > Health SA Gesondheid - Interdisciplinary Health Sciences
Janke Wessels
Nutritional status - TB and/or HIV co-infection
The aim of this article to review the research available on the nutritional status of patients with TB and/or HIV co-infection, and comparing the research with that of patients at Standerton TB Specialised Hospital, Mpumalanga.
3 CPD points
Publications > South African Family Practice
Dr Klaus B von Pressentin
SA Family Practice Vol 64 (1) 2022
3 CPD points