Biokinetics
Mr. K. Oliver
Up to date concepts on the conservative management of Achilles tendinopathy
This study reviews the most up to date concepts on Achilles tendinopathy evaluation, outcome assessment, treatment and return to sport protocols.
3 CPD points
Biokinetics
Francois Marais
Blood flow restriction training for post-surgery ACL rehabilitation
The aim of this article is to analyse the research presented on the effect of blood flow restriction training on quadriceps muscle atrophy and circumference post ACL reconstruction.
3 CPD points
Biokinetics
Judy Botha
Neuromuscular ACL injury prevention exercises
The aim of this proof-of-principle article is to evaluate the acute effects of a neuromuscular warm-up on the knee stabilizers’ activation pattern.
3 CPD points
Biokinetics
Ronel du Plessis
Clinical diagnosis and intervention strategy for patients suffering from diabetic foot
The aim of this article is to present and discuss the importance of multidisciplinary referral network of the treatment and prevention of diabetic foot in diabetic patients.
3 CPD points
Critical Care
Dr SC Benjamin
Continuous renal replacement therapy versus intermittent hemodialysis as first modality for renal replacement therapy in severe acute kidney injury: a secondary analysis of AKIKI and IDEAL-ICU studies
The aim of this article is to provide the reader with the knowledge understanding of both the CRRT & IHD modalities critically ill patients with AKI.
3 CPD points
Periodontology and Oral Medicine
Dr. J. Hartshorne
Relationship between oral hygiene, periodontitis, elevated blood pressure and arterial hypertension
The aim of this article is firstly, to inform dental and general practitioners on the relationship between periodontitis and arterial hypertension increase, and secondly to raise their awareness of the risks and prevention of arterial hypertension.
3 CPD points
Maxillo-facial and Oral Radiology
Dr. Julia West
Radiographic Features of Impacted Lower Wisdom Teeth
The aim of this article is to assess the radiographic position of impacted lower wisdom teeth in relation to pathologies seen.
3 CPD points
Renal disorders
Ms. N. Cronje
Chronic Kidney Disease patients not on dialysis: The Low Protein Diet prescribed as a Medication
The aim of this article is to review an approach to implementing of Low Protein Diets (LPDs) similarly to a drug prescription, by considering its indications, contra-indications, mechanism of action, dosages, unwanted side effects, and special warnings. Following this framework, this article discusses the benefits and potential harms of LPDs as a cornerstone in CKD management.
3 CPD points
General Emergency Care
Ms A. Pretorius
A study of the Epidemiology of trauma in Nordic countries
The aim of this article is to look at the differences in traumatic fatal injuries that occur in the Nordic countries and the epidemiology of said trauma to look at the possible preventative strategies and trauma care systems these regions may need.
3 CPD points
Occupational Health and Safety
Prof. Dr De Wet Schutte
The effect of losing your job or being exposed to reduced working hours, on workers’ Physical and Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The article examines some associations between adverse changes in employment status and physical and mental health among US adults (aged 18 years or older) during the COVID-19 pandemic. The student is exposed to supporting and contradictory literature on the hypotheses investigated.
3 CPD points
Pollution Control
Dr. Johan Schoeman
Danish Nurse cohort study on the Long-term exposure to road traffic noise and stroke incidents
The main aim of the study was to determine the association between exposure to traffic noise and incidence of stroke, after adjustment for air pollution. It also aimed to address the uncertainty in reported associations between road traffic noise and stroke.
3 CPD points
Histology
Ms. M. Petersen
Pericytes: Form and function
The aim of this article is to elucidate the histological identification of pericytes in brain and retina to gain a better understanding of their role in vascular regulation, maintenance of blood-brain/retina barrier, neovascularization and angiogenesis, and leukocyte transmigration.
3 CPD points
Virology
Ms. S. Cohen
Results From the Dapivirine Vaginal Ring (DREAM) HIV Prevention Study
The aim of this article is to provide information on the DREAM study, which aimed to evaluate safety, adherence, and HIV-1 incidence in participants using the dapivirine vaginal ring (DVR) in open-label use.
3 CPD points
Plastic & Reconstructive surgery
Anadé Jansen van Vuuren
Plastic Reconstructive surgery
PDO Threat face lift – and the consequences.
3 CPD points
Pharmacology
Dr. C. Hayward-Zeelie
Review of Pharmacological Treatment Strategies in the Management of Type 2 Diabetes
The aim of this article is to allow healthcare professionals to be able to choose the optimal blood glucose lowering regimen for patients with type 2 diabetes by making use of evidence-based medicine (EBM).
3 CPD points
Family Medicine
Dr. M. Rabe
Principles for the diagnosis and management of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
The aim of this article is to summarize recommendations for generalist and specialist health care providers based on recent scientific progress and decades of clinical experience in the field of ME/CFS.
3 CPD points
Chemical Pathology
Nicolene Naidu
The effects of a high fat diet in mice with selective impairment of insulin action in Glut4-expressing tissues
The aim of this article is to better understand the mechanisms involved in hyperglycaemia.
3 CPD points
Emergency Medicine
Dr. C. Rumboll
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery in the context of the emergency laparotomy
The aim of this article is to inform the surgeon of the current evidence base and recommendations for the preoperative phase of an ERAS approach to patients undergoing emergency laparotomy.
3 CPD points
Dermatology
Prof. H. F Jordaan
The diagnosis and management of chronic hand eczema is discussed
The aim of this article is to provide evidence-based recommendations for the diagnosis and management of chronic hand eczema to improve patient care by helping physicians to make efficient and transparent decisions.
3 CPD points
Nursing
Juanita Germishuizen
Investigating certain factors that might influence hypertension in Ngawa Tibetans
How an evidenced based study can contribute and highlight the different factors influencing hypertension in the Tibetans.
3 CPD points
Vocational Rehabilitation
Aayesha Mahomed
Use of effective vocational rehabilitation interventions to improve return to work after moderate to severe trauma
The aim of this article is to assess how practical it is to develop vocational rehabilitation interventions for persons having suffered at least moderate trauma in order to enhance their return to work.
3 CPD points
Adult Rehabilitation
Bronwyn Reed
The impact of giving augmented feedback on the motor learning of manual wheelchair propulsion techniques
The aim of this article is to examine the effects of providing augmented feedback as well as its delivery schedule on motor learning, retention, and transfer of manual wheelchair propulsion technique as a novel motor skill.
3 CPD points
Adult Rehabilitation
Corissa Singh
Stroke implementation strategies and outcomes
The aim of this article is to review various implementation strategies and outcomes that are used in stroke rehabilitation within occupational therapy.
3 CPD points
Mental Health
Joanna Dean
Occupational Therapy intervention for adults with severe mental illness
The aim of this article is to identify the Occupational Therapy interventions in adults with severe mental illness which have been most investigated in previous intervention studies and to describe their characteristics.
3 CPD points
Mental Health
Jorika Swanepoel
The Risk of Psychotic Disorders among Adolescents
The aim of this article is to study the vulnerability to developing a psychotic disorder in adolescents and to analyse the main risk factors.
3 CPD points
Learning disability
Ledene Hanekom
Dog-assisted therapy for children with intellectual disability
The aim of this article is to examine the effects of dog-assisted therapy on the psychomotor development of children diagnosed with mild intellectual disabilities.
3 CPD points
Adult Rehabilitation
Lindsay Scaife
The current international use of cognitive assessments by occupational therapists
The aim of this article is to look at the use of cognitive assessments by occupational therapists working with clients who have neurocognitive impairments, and to explore the factors that influence the use of different assessments.
3 CPD points
Mental health
Marli Coleman
An investigation into the most commonly used intervention strategies of OTs working with people with severe mental illness (SMI)
The aim of this article is to review and describe the characteristics of common OT interventions used for adults with severe mental illness, as well as to gain an understanding of the best available evidence-based OT interventions with SMI.
3 CPD points
Paediatrics
Mary Tapfuma
Filipino therapists and parents of children with developmental disorders’ perspectives of teletherapy service delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic
The aim of this article was to evaluate the delivery of teletherapy from the perspectives of parents and therapists of children with developmental disorders, so as to identify the factors that can influence teletherapy service delivery.
3 CPD points
Adult Rehabilitation
Tanya van Schoor
A study to explore the effect of unilateral neglect (UN) and anosognosia of UN on the outcomes of people with stroke receiving OT
The aim of this article is to inform the reader of the latest research about UN and the effect it has on the OT rehab outcomes of stroke sufferers.
3 CPD points
Adult Rehabilitation
Tanya van Schoor
A study to explore the effect of unilateral neglect (UN) and anosognosia of UN on the outcomes of people with stroke receiving OT
The aim of this article is to inform the reader of the latest research about UN and the effect it has on the OT rehab outcomes of stroke sufferers.
3 CPD points
Mental Health
Tenille Williams
Measuring Change in Activity Participation of Mental Health Care Users Attending an Occupational Therapy Programme in Rural South Africa
This study aimed to examine the activity participation of people attending occupational therapy programs in rural South Africa.
3 CPD points
Pharmacology
Dr. Liesl Brown
The need for a standardised cannabis survey to identify young adult’s familiarity of different cannabis product terms
The aim of this article is to determine, by means of a survey, what the knowledge of young adult users of cannabis is, and whether they are familiar with the cannabis product’s use and their correct corresponding written cannabis term(s).
3 CPD points
Physiotherapy
Mrs. M. Rossouw
Pudendal Neuralgia in Cyclists: Diagnosis, Rehabilitation and Preventative strategies
This systematic review aims to provide an overview of the diagnostic methods, preventative strategies and therapeutic approaches for cyclists suffering from pudendal neuropathy.
3 CPD points
Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy
Mrs. B. Marsh
Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy for Adolescents with Sleep Disturbances
This article aimed to determine whether the outcomes seen in the two IMPACT trials were due to specific psychotherapeutic techniques of if common factors in psychotherapy led to improvement in both depressive symptoms and sleep disturbance.
3 CPD points
Counselling and psychotherapy
Mrs. B. Marsh
The link between Breathing and Anxiety
The aim of this article was to investigate the link between anxiety and interoception (or the perception of internal bodily states) specifically with respect to breathing.
3 CPD points
Speech Therapy
Mrs. S. Salijee
Post Stroke Aphasia – Current Approaches
The aim of this article is to review some newer treatment options that may augment traditional speech and language therapy in patients with Aphasia.
3 CPD points
South African Journal of Industrial Psychology
Prof. Claude-Hélène Mayer
Emotions and the Fourth Industrial Revolution
The aim of the study was to understand how 4IR transformations affect feelings of employees in terms of anxiety and excitement in the 4IR context.
3 CPD points
South African Journal of Industrial Psychology
Prof. Claude-Hélène Mayer
Emotions and the Fourth Industrial Revolution
The aim of the study was to understand how 4IR transformations affect feelings of employees in terms of anxiety and excitement in the 4IR context.
3 CPD points
South African Journal of Industrial Psychology
Prof Marita Heyns
Authentic leadership promotes follower trust: But what happens under conditions of perceived precariousness?
The aim of this article is to create awareness of authentic leadership as a conducive leadership style during times of change and uncertainty.
3 CPD points
South African Journal of Industrial Psychology
Prof Frans Cilliers
Clinical psychologists’ role transition towards becoming organisational development consultants
The aim of this article is to provide a systems psychodynamic description of the lived experiences of a group of clinical psychologist’s role transition towards becoming organisational development consultants.
3 CPD points
South African Journal of Industrial Psychology
Khauhelo S. Mahlatsi
A communal therapeutic interactive approach embedded within the KhoiSan dialogues of healing for psychosocial health management
The aim of this article is to explore the therapeutic merits embedded in dialogues of healing for the development of a culturally congruent approach in the management of psychosocial health challenges.
3 CPD points
Biokinetics
Mr. K. Oliver
Up to date concepts on the conservative management of Achilles tendinopathy
This study reviews the most up to date concepts on Achilles tendinopathy evaluation, outcome assessment, treatment and return to sport protocols.
3 CPD points
Biokinetics
Francois Marais
Blood flow restriction training for post-surgery ACL rehabilitation
The aim of this article is to analyse the research presented on the effect of blood flow restriction training on quadriceps muscle atrophy and circumference post ACL reconstruction.
3 CPD points
Biokinetics
Judy Botha
Neuromuscular ACL injury prevention exercises
The aim of this proof-of-principle article is to evaluate the acute effects of a neuromuscular warm-up on the knee stabilizers’ activation pattern.
3 CPD points
Biokinetics
Ronel du Plessis
Clinical diagnosis and intervention strategy for patients suffering from diabetic foot
The aim of this article is to present and discuss the importance of multidisciplinary referral network of the treatment and prevention of diabetic foot in diabetic patients.
3 CPD points
Critical Care
Dr SC Benjamin
Continuous renal replacement therapy versus intermittent hemodialysis as first modality for renal replacement therapy in severe acute kidney injury: a secondary analysis of AKIKI and IDEAL-ICU studies
The aim of this article is to provide the reader with the knowledge understanding of both the CRRT & IHD modalities critically ill patients with AKI.
3 CPD points
Periodontology and Oral Medicine
Dr. J. Hartshorne
Relationship between oral hygiene, periodontitis, elevated blood pressure and arterial hypertension
The aim of this article is firstly, to inform dental and general practitioners on the relationship between periodontitis and arterial hypertension increase, and secondly to raise their awareness of the risks and prevention of arterial hypertension.
3 CPD points
Maxillo-facial and Oral Radiology
Dr. Julia West
Radiographic Features of Impacted Lower Wisdom Teeth
The aim of this article is to assess the radiographic position of impacted lower wisdom teeth in relation to pathologies seen.
3 CPD points
Renal disorders
Ms. N. Cronje
Chronic Kidney Disease patients not on dialysis: The Low Protein Diet prescribed as a Medication
The aim of this article is to review an approach to implementing of Low Protein Diets (LPDs) similarly to a drug prescription, by considering its indications, contra-indications, mechanism of action, dosages, unwanted side effects, and special warnings. Following this framework, this article discusses the benefits and potential harms of LPDs as a cornerstone in CKD management.
3 CPD points
General Emergency Care
Ms A. Pretorius
A study of the Epidemiology of trauma in Nordic countries
The aim of this article is to look at the differences in traumatic fatal injuries that occur in the Nordic countries and the epidemiology of said trauma to look at the possible preventative strategies and trauma care systems these regions may need.
3 CPD points
Occupational Health and Safety
Prof. Dr De Wet Schutte
The effect of losing your job or being exposed to reduced working hours, on workers’ Physical and Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The article examines some associations between adverse changes in employment status and physical and mental health among US adults (aged 18 years or older) during the COVID-19 pandemic. The student is exposed to supporting and contradictory literature on the hypotheses investigated.
3 CPD points
Pollution Control
Dr. Johan Schoeman
Danish Nurse cohort study on the Long-term exposure to road traffic noise and stroke incidents
The main aim of the study was to determine the association between exposure to traffic noise and incidence of stroke, after adjustment for air pollution. It also aimed to address the uncertainty in reported associations between road traffic noise and stroke.
3 CPD points
Histology
Ms. M. Petersen
Pericytes: Form and function
The aim of this article is to elucidate the histological identification of pericytes in brain and retina to gain a better understanding of their role in vascular regulation, maintenance of blood-brain/retina barrier, neovascularization and angiogenesis, and leukocyte transmigration.
3 CPD points
Virology
Ms. S. Cohen
Results From the Dapivirine Vaginal Ring (DREAM) HIV Prevention Study
The aim of this article is to provide information on the DREAM study, which aimed to evaluate safety, adherence, and HIV-1 incidence in participants using the dapivirine vaginal ring (DVR) in open-label use.
3 CPD points
Plastic & Reconstructive surgery
Anadé Jansen van Vuuren
Plastic Reconstructive surgery
PDO Threat face lift – and the consequences.
3 CPD points
Pharmacology
Dr. C. Hayward-Zeelie
Review of Pharmacological Treatment Strategies in the Management of Type 2 Diabetes
The aim of this article is to allow healthcare professionals to be able to choose the optimal blood glucose lowering regimen for patients with type 2 diabetes by making use of evidence-based medicine (EBM).
3 CPD points
Family Medicine
Dr. M. Rabe
Principles for the diagnosis and management of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
The aim of this article is to summarize recommendations for generalist and specialist health care providers based on recent scientific progress and decades of clinical experience in the field of ME/CFS.
3 CPD points
Chemical Pathology
Nicolene Naidu
The effects of a high fat diet in mice with selective impairment of insulin action in Glut4-expressing tissues
The aim of this article is to better understand the mechanisms involved in hyperglycaemia.
3 CPD points
Emergency Medicine
Dr. C. Rumboll
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery in the context of the emergency laparotomy
The aim of this article is to inform the surgeon of the current evidence base and recommendations for the preoperative phase of an ERAS approach to patients undergoing emergency laparotomy.
3 CPD points
Dermatology
Prof. H. F Jordaan
The diagnosis and management of chronic hand eczema is discussed
The aim of this article is to provide evidence-based recommendations for the diagnosis and management of chronic hand eczema to improve patient care by helping physicians to make efficient and transparent decisions.
3 CPD points
Nursing
Juanita Germishuizen
Investigating certain factors that might influence hypertension in Ngawa Tibetans
How an evidenced based study can contribute and highlight the different factors influencing hypertension in the Tibetans.
3 CPD points
Vocational Rehabilitation
Aayesha Mahomed
Use of effective vocational rehabilitation interventions to improve return to work after moderate to severe trauma
The aim of this article is to assess how practical it is to develop vocational rehabilitation interventions for persons having suffered at least moderate trauma in order to enhance their return to work.
3 CPD points
Adult Rehabilitation
Bronwyn Reed
The impact of giving augmented feedback on the motor learning of manual wheelchair propulsion techniques
The aim of this article is to examine the effects of providing augmented feedback as well as its delivery schedule on motor learning, retention, and transfer of manual wheelchair propulsion technique as a novel motor skill.
3 CPD points
Adult Rehabilitation
Corissa Singh
Stroke implementation strategies and outcomes
The aim of this article is to review various implementation strategies and outcomes that are used in stroke rehabilitation within occupational therapy.
3 CPD points
Mental Health
Joanna Dean
Occupational Therapy intervention for adults with severe mental illness
The aim of this article is to identify the Occupational Therapy interventions in adults with severe mental illness which have been most investigated in previous intervention studies and to describe their characteristics.
3 CPD points
Mental Health
Jorika Swanepoel
The Risk of Psychotic Disorders among Adolescents
The aim of this article is to study the vulnerability to developing a psychotic disorder in adolescents and to analyse the main risk factors.
3 CPD points
Learning disability
Ledene Hanekom
Dog-assisted therapy for children with intellectual disability
The aim of this article is to examine the effects of dog-assisted therapy on the psychomotor development of children diagnosed with mild intellectual disabilities.
3 CPD points
Adult Rehabilitation
Lindsay Scaife
The current international use of cognitive assessments by occupational therapists
The aim of this article is to look at the use of cognitive assessments by occupational therapists working with clients who have neurocognitive impairments, and to explore the factors that influence the use of different assessments.
3 CPD points
Mental health
Marli Coleman
An investigation into the most commonly used intervention strategies of OTs working with people with severe mental illness (SMI)
The aim of this article is to review and describe the characteristics of common OT interventions used for adults with severe mental illness, as well as to gain an understanding of the best available evidence-based OT interventions with SMI.
3 CPD points
Paediatrics
Mary Tapfuma
Filipino therapists and parents of children with developmental disorders’ perspectives of teletherapy service delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic
The aim of this article was to evaluate the delivery of teletherapy from the perspectives of parents and therapists of children with developmental disorders, so as to identify the factors that can influence teletherapy service delivery.
3 CPD points
Adult Rehabilitation
Tanya van Schoor
A study to explore the effect of unilateral neglect (UN) and anosognosia of UN on the outcomes of people with stroke receiving OT
The aim of this article is to inform the reader of the latest research about UN and the effect it has on the OT rehab outcomes of stroke sufferers.
3 CPD points
Adult Rehabilitation
Tanya van Schoor
A study to explore the effect of unilateral neglect (UN) and anosognosia of UN on the outcomes of people with stroke receiving OT
The aim of this article is to inform the reader of the latest research about UN and the effect it has on the OT rehab outcomes of stroke sufferers.
3 CPD points
Mental Health
Tenille Williams
Measuring Change in Activity Participation of Mental Health Care Users Attending an Occupational Therapy Programme in Rural South Africa
This study aimed to examine the activity participation of people attending occupational therapy programs in rural South Africa.
3 CPD points
Pharmacology
Dr. Liesl Brown
The need for a standardised cannabis survey to identify young adult’s familiarity of different cannabis product terms
The aim of this article is to determine, by means of a survey, what the knowledge of young adult users of cannabis is, and whether they are familiar with the cannabis product’s use and their correct corresponding written cannabis term(s).
3 CPD points
Physiotherapy
Mrs. M. Rossouw
Pudendal Neuralgia in Cyclists: Diagnosis, Rehabilitation and Preventative strategies
This systematic review aims to provide an overview of the diagnostic methods, preventative strategies and therapeutic approaches for cyclists suffering from pudendal neuropathy.
3 CPD points
Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy
Mrs. B. Marsh
Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy for Adolescents with Sleep Disturbances
This article aimed to determine whether the outcomes seen in the two IMPACT trials were due to specific psychotherapeutic techniques of if common factors in psychotherapy led to improvement in both depressive symptoms and sleep disturbance.
3 CPD points
Counselling and psychotherapy
Mrs. B. Marsh
The link between Breathing and Anxiety
The aim of this article was to investigate the link between anxiety and interoception (or the perception of internal bodily states) specifically with respect to breathing.
3 CPD points
Speech Therapy
Mrs. S. Salijee
Post Stroke Aphasia – Current Approaches
The aim of this article is to review some newer treatment options that may augment traditional speech and language therapy in patients with Aphasia.
3 CPD points
South African Journal of Industrial Psychology
Prof. Claude-Hélène Mayer
Emotions and the Fourth Industrial Revolution
The aim of the study was to understand how 4IR transformations affect feelings of employees in terms of anxiety and excitement in the 4IR context.
3 CPD points
South African Journal of Industrial Psychology
Prof. Claude-Hélène Mayer
Emotions and the Fourth Industrial Revolution
The aim of the study was to understand how 4IR transformations affect feelings of employees in terms of anxiety and excitement in the 4IR context.
3 CPD points
South African Journal of Industrial Psychology
Prof Marita Heyns
Authentic leadership promotes follower trust: But what happens under conditions of perceived precariousness?
The aim of this article is to create awareness of authentic leadership as a conducive leadership style during times of change and uncertainty.
3 CPD points
South African Journal of Industrial Psychology
Prof Frans Cilliers
Clinical psychologists’ role transition towards becoming organisational development consultants
The aim of this article is to provide a systems psychodynamic description of the lived experiences of a group of clinical psychologist’s role transition towards becoming organisational development consultants.
3 CPD points
South African Journal of Industrial Psychology
Khauhelo S. Mahlatsi
A communal therapeutic interactive approach embedded within the KhoiSan dialogues of healing for psychosocial health management
The aim of this article is to explore the therapeutic merits embedded in dialogues of healing for the development of a culturally congruent approach in the management of psychosocial health challenges.
3 CPD points
Biokinetics
Mr. K. Oliver
Up to date concepts on the conservative management of Achilles tendinopathy
This study reviews the most up to date concepts on Achilles tendinopathy evaluation, outcome assessment, treatment and return to sport protocols.
3 CPD points
Biokinetics
Francois Marais
Blood flow restriction training for post-surgery ACL rehabilitation
The aim of this article is to analyse the research presented on the effect of blood flow restriction training on quadriceps muscle atrophy and circumference post ACL reconstruction.
3 CPD points
Biokinetics
Judy Botha
Neuromuscular ACL injury prevention exercises
The aim of this proof-of-principle article is to evaluate the acute effects of a neuromuscular warm-up on the knee stabilizers’ activation pattern.
3 CPD points
Biokinetics
Ronel du Plessis
Clinical diagnosis and intervention strategy for patients suffering from diabetic foot
The aim of this article is to present and discuss the importance of multidisciplinary referral network of the treatment and prevention of diabetic foot in diabetic patients.
3 CPD points
Critical Care
Dr SC Benjamin
Continuous renal replacement therapy versus intermittent hemodialysis as first modality for renal replacement therapy in severe acute kidney injury: a secondary analysis of AKIKI and IDEAL-ICU studies
The aim of this article is to provide the reader with the knowledge understanding of both the CRRT & IHD modalities critically ill patients with AKI.
3 CPD points
Periodontology and Oral Medicine
Dr. J. Hartshorne
Relationship between oral hygiene, periodontitis, elevated blood pressure and arterial hypertension
The aim of this article is firstly, to inform dental and general practitioners on the relationship between periodontitis and arterial hypertension increase, and secondly to raise their awareness of the risks and prevention of arterial hypertension.
3 CPD points
Maxillo-facial and Oral Radiology
Dr. Julia West
Radiographic Features of Impacted Lower Wisdom Teeth
The aim of this article is to assess the radiographic position of impacted lower wisdom teeth in relation to pathologies seen.
3 CPD points
Renal disorders
Ms. N. Cronje
Chronic Kidney Disease patients not on dialysis: The Low Protein Diet prescribed as a Medication
The aim of this article is to review an approach to implementing of Low Protein Diets (LPDs) similarly to a drug prescription, by considering its indications, contra-indications, mechanism of action, dosages, unwanted side effects, and special warnings. Following this framework, this article discusses the benefits and potential harms of LPDs as a cornerstone in CKD management.
3 CPD points
General Emergency Care
Ms A. Pretorius
A study of the Epidemiology of trauma in Nordic countries
The aim of this article is to look at the differences in traumatic fatal injuries that occur in the Nordic countries and the epidemiology of said trauma to look at the possible preventative strategies and trauma care systems these regions may need.
3 CPD points
Occupational Health and Safety
Prof. Dr De Wet Schutte
The effect of losing your job or being exposed to reduced working hours, on workers’ Physical and Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The article examines some associations between adverse changes in employment status and physical and mental health among US adults (aged 18 years or older) during the COVID-19 pandemic. The student is exposed to supporting and contradictory literature on the hypotheses investigated.
3 CPD points
Pollution Control
Dr. Johan Schoeman
Danish Nurse cohort study on the Long-term exposure to road traffic noise and stroke incidents
The main aim of the study was to determine the association between exposure to traffic noise and incidence of stroke, after adjustment for air pollution. It also aimed to address the uncertainty in reported associations between road traffic noise and stroke.
3 CPD points
Histology
Ms. M. Petersen
Pericytes: Form and function
The aim of this article is to elucidate the histological identification of pericytes in brain and retina to gain a better understanding of their role in vascular regulation, maintenance of blood-brain/retina barrier, neovascularization and angiogenesis, and leukocyte transmigration.
3 CPD points
Virology
Ms. S. Cohen
Results From the Dapivirine Vaginal Ring (DREAM) HIV Prevention Study
The aim of this article is to provide information on the DREAM study, which aimed to evaluate safety, adherence, and HIV-1 incidence in participants using the dapivirine vaginal ring (DVR) in open-label use.
3 CPD points
Plastic & Reconstructive surgery
Anadé Jansen van Vuuren
Plastic Reconstructive surgery
PDO Threat face lift – and the consequences.
3 CPD points
Pharmacology
Dr. C. Hayward-Zeelie
Review of Pharmacological Treatment Strategies in the Management of Type 2 Diabetes
The aim of this article is to allow healthcare professionals to be able to choose the optimal blood glucose lowering regimen for patients with type 2 diabetes by making use of evidence-based medicine (EBM).
3 CPD points
Family Medicine
Dr. M. Rabe
Principles for the diagnosis and management of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
The aim of this article is to summarize recommendations for generalist and specialist health care providers based on recent scientific progress and decades of clinical experience in the field of ME/CFS.
3 CPD points
Chemical Pathology
Nicolene Naidu
The effects of a high fat diet in mice with selective impairment of insulin action in Glut4-expressing tissues
The aim of this article is to better understand the mechanisms involved in hyperglycaemia.
3 CPD points
Emergency Medicine
Dr. C. Rumboll
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery in the context of the emergency laparotomy
The aim of this article is to inform the surgeon of the current evidence base and recommendations for the preoperative phase of an ERAS approach to patients undergoing emergency laparotomy.
3 CPD points
Dermatology
Prof. H. F Jordaan
The diagnosis and management of chronic hand eczema is discussed
The aim of this article is to provide evidence-based recommendations for the diagnosis and management of chronic hand eczema to improve patient care by helping physicians to make efficient and transparent decisions.
3 CPD points
Nursing
Juanita Germishuizen
Investigating certain factors that might influence hypertension in Ngawa Tibetans
How an evidenced based study can contribute and highlight the different factors influencing hypertension in the Tibetans.
3 CPD points
Vocational Rehabilitation
Aayesha Mahomed
Use of effective vocational rehabilitation interventions to improve return to work after moderate to severe trauma
The aim of this article is to assess how practical it is to develop vocational rehabilitation interventions for persons having suffered at least moderate trauma in order to enhance their return to work.
3 CPD points
Adult Rehabilitation
Bronwyn Reed
The impact of giving augmented feedback on the motor learning of manual wheelchair propulsion techniques
The aim of this article is to examine the effects of providing augmented feedback as well as its delivery schedule on motor learning, retention, and transfer of manual wheelchair propulsion technique as a novel motor skill.
3 CPD points
Adult Rehabilitation
Corissa Singh
Stroke implementation strategies and outcomes
The aim of this article is to review various implementation strategies and outcomes that are used in stroke rehabilitation within occupational therapy.
3 CPD points
Mental Health
Joanna Dean
Occupational Therapy intervention for adults with severe mental illness
The aim of this article is to identify the Occupational Therapy interventions in adults with severe mental illness which have been most investigated in previous intervention studies and to describe their characteristics.
3 CPD points
Mental Health
Jorika Swanepoel
The Risk of Psychotic Disorders among Adolescents
The aim of this article is to study the vulnerability to developing a psychotic disorder in adolescents and to analyse the main risk factors.
3 CPD points
Learning disability
Ledene Hanekom
Dog-assisted therapy for children with intellectual disability
The aim of this article is to examine the effects of dog-assisted therapy on the psychomotor development of children diagnosed with mild intellectual disabilities.
3 CPD points
Adult Rehabilitation
Lindsay Scaife
The current international use of cognitive assessments by occupational therapists
The aim of this article is to look at the use of cognitive assessments by occupational therapists working with clients who have neurocognitive impairments, and to explore the factors that influence the use of different assessments.
3 CPD points
Mental health
Marli Coleman
An investigation into the most commonly used intervention strategies of OTs working with people with severe mental illness (SMI)
The aim of this article is to review and describe the characteristics of common OT interventions used for adults with severe mental illness, as well as to gain an understanding of the best available evidence-based OT interventions with SMI.
3 CPD points
Paediatrics
Mary Tapfuma
Filipino therapists and parents of children with developmental disorders’ perspectives of teletherapy service delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic
The aim of this article was to evaluate the delivery of teletherapy from the perspectives of parents and therapists of children with developmental disorders, so as to identify the factors that can influence teletherapy service delivery.
3 CPD points
Adult Rehabilitation
Tanya van Schoor
A study to explore the effect of unilateral neglect (UN) and anosognosia of UN on the outcomes of people with stroke receiving OT
The aim of this article is to inform the reader of the latest research about UN and the effect it has on the OT rehab outcomes of stroke sufferers.
3 CPD points
Adult Rehabilitation
Tanya van Schoor
A study to explore the effect of unilateral neglect (UN) and anosognosia of UN on the outcomes of people with stroke receiving OT
The aim of this article is to inform the reader of the latest research about UN and the effect it has on the OT rehab outcomes of stroke sufferers.
3 CPD points
Mental Health
Tenille Williams
Measuring Change in Activity Participation of Mental Health Care Users Attending an Occupational Therapy Programme in Rural South Africa
This study aimed to examine the activity participation of people attending occupational therapy programs in rural South Africa.
3 CPD points
Pharmacology
Dr. Liesl Brown
The need for a standardised cannabis survey to identify young adult’s familiarity of different cannabis product terms
The aim of this article is to determine, by means of a survey, what the knowledge of young adult users of cannabis is, and whether they are familiar with the cannabis product’s use and their correct corresponding written cannabis term(s).
3 CPD points
Physiotherapy
Mrs. M. Rossouw
Pudendal Neuralgia in Cyclists: Diagnosis, Rehabilitation and Preventative strategies
This systematic review aims to provide an overview of the diagnostic methods, preventative strategies and therapeutic approaches for cyclists suffering from pudendal neuropathy.
3 CPD points
Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy
Mrs. B. Marsh
Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy for Adolescents with Sleep Disturbances
This article aimed to determine whether the outcomes seen in the two IMPACT trials were due to specific psychotherapeutic techniques of if common factors in psychotherapy led to improvement in both depressive symptoms and sleep disturbance.
3 CPD points
Counselling and psychotherapy
Mrs. B. Marsh
The link between Breathing and Anxiety
The aim of this article was to investigate the link between anxiety and interoception (or the perception of internal bodily states) specifically with respect to breathing.
3 CPD points
Speech Therapy
Mrs. S. Salijee
Post Stroke Aphasia – Current Approaches
The aim of this article is to review some newer treatment options that may augment traditional speech and language therapy in patients with Aphasia.
3 CPD points
South African Journal of Industrial Psychology
Prof. Claude-Hélène Mayer
Emotions and the Fourth Industrial Revolution
The aim of the study was to understand how 4IR transformations affect feelings of employees in terms of anxiety and excitement in the 4IR context.
3 CPD points
South African Journal of Industrial Psychology
Prof Marita Heyns
Authentic leadership promotes follower trust: But what happens under conditions of perceived precariousness?
The aim of this article is to create awareness of authentic leadership as a conducive leadership style during times of change and uncertainty.
3 CPD points
South African Journal of Industrial Psychology
Prof Frans Cilliers
Clinical psychologists’ role transition towards becoming organisational development consultants
The aim of this article is to provide a systems psychodynamic description of the lived experiences of a group of clinical psychologist’s role transition towards becoming organisational development consultants.
3 CPD points
Health SA Gesondheid - Interdisciplinary Health Sciences
Khauhelo S. Mahlatsi
A communal therapeutic interactive approach embedded within the KhoiSan dialogues of healing for psychosocial health management
The aim of this article is to explore the therapeutic merits embedded in dialogues of healing for the development of a culturally congruent approach in the management of psychosocial health challenges.
3 CPD points
Health SA Gesondheid - Interdisciplinary Health Sciences
Penelope M. Orton
Functional exercise in people with HIV
The aim of this article was to report any relationships between demographic, HIV-related, anthropometric factors, accessibility of business and facilities, and functional exercise capacity of HIV-infected adults in the Durban, South Africa area so that readers could understand and improve the functional exercise capacity in people with HIV.
3 CPD points