Audiology
Mrs. S. Salijee
Vestibular Schwannoma and Hearing loss
The aim of this article is to investigate the contralateral haring loss that can occur the a Vestibular Schwannoma.
3 CPD points
Biokinetics
Judy Botha
Notating a chronic mid-portion Achilles tendinopathy rehabilitation protocol
The aim of this article is to notate a proposed study protocol comparing two established rehabilitation protocols.
3 CPD points
Biokinetics
Gary Miller
Knee arthroplasty procedures – functional result analysis
The aim of this article was to assess clinical effectiveness of medial unicomparmental knee arthroplasty versus total knee arthroplasty in patients with isolated medial osteoarthritis of the knee.
3 CPD points
Biokinetics
Francois Marais
Arthritis treated with Blood-flow Restriction Training (BFR)
The aim of this article is to review the effects and benefits of BFR training on osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis patents.
3 CPD points
Biokinetics
Ronel du Plessis
Current rehabilitation for acute hamstring tears
The aim of this article is to present and discuss the importance of hamstring rehabilitation programmes.
3 CPD points
Pulmonology
Dr Sherilene C Benjamin
Virtual reality for COPD rehabilitation: a technological perspective
The aim of this article to bring about an awareness of Virtual Reality to Pulmonary rehabilitation and the potential benefits thereof.
3 CPD points
Periodontology and Oral Medicine
Dr. J. Hartshorne
Clinical diagnosis and management of oral lichen planus (OLP)
The aim of this article is to summarize the potential causes, clinical characteristics, and management of oral lichen planus.
3 CPD points
Special Care Dentistry
Dr. Julia West
Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Dentistry: An Update
The aim of this article is to understand the need for antibiotic prophylaxis prior to invasive dental treatment in patients who are at risk of developing infective endocarditis, as well recommended dosages. The practitioner will also learn when to time dental treatment in patients preparing to undergo heart surgery.
3 CPD points
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Ms A. Pretorius
Out-of-hospital rules for termination of resuscitation in BLS and ALS resuscitation
The aim of this article was to look at the various resuscitation techniques (based on AHA guidelines) in relation to BLS and ALS resuscitation rules and predictive performances where resuscitation guidelines have been updated but not yet validated against the termination of resuscitation rule.
3 CPD points
Pollution control
Prof. Dr De Wet Schutte
An overview of the potential diseases associated with air pollution
The aim of this article is to expose the reader to the spectrum of proved and still debateable research results on the effects of air pollution.
3 CPD points
Pollution control
Dr Johan Schoeman
A study to determine the air quality status of specific informal settlements in the Western Cape, South Africa
The study assessed air pollution exposure levels of Khayelitsha and Marconi-Beam neighbourhoods that are not monitored by the fixed site monitoring station by the government to determine the impact of air pollution on the community and compare the results with the ambient air quality standards of South Africa and the WHO guidelines.
3 CPD points
Ethics
Mrs. M. Rossouw
Medical Errors: Causes, Classification, Categorisation
This systematic review aims to identify where medical errors are reported in research literature so as to classify and categorise medical errors and thus better channel patient safety initiatives as well as research and funding agency priorities.
3 CPD points
Pharmacology
Mrs. C. Barkhuizen
Pharmacokinetic Application of Dendrimers
Dendrimers are of great importance pharmaceutically for drug transport due to their reduced toxicity, greater specificity, improved bioavailability, prolonged half-life and their ability to bind to drugs.
3 CPD points
Psychiatry
Anadé Jansen van Vuuren
Psychiatry - Depression and Pain connection
Understanding how rheumatoid arthritis can cause psychiatry effects such as depression, anxiety, and chronic fatigue.
3 CPD points
Pharmacology
Dr. C. Hayward-Zeelie
Optimizing the Use of Direct Oral Anticoagulants (DOACs) in Clinical Practice
The aim of this article is to allow healthcare professionals to be able to manage different patient populations requiring oral anticoagulation optimally.
3 CPD points
Critical Care
Dr C Rumboll
Updates to Acute Coronary Syndromes for the anaesthetist
The aim of this article is to provide a clinically relevant overview of the pathophysiology, diagnosis and management of acute coronary syndromes, with the support of a case study.
3 CPD points
Dermatology
Dr M Rabe
Hidradenitis suppurativa in women: specific considerations throughout their life cycle
The aim of these two articles is to inform clinicians about the unique characteristics and management of this debilitating disease throughout the life cycle of women who live with hidradenitis suppurativa.
3 CPD points
Haemotology
Nicolene Naidu
The diagnosis and treatment of Acquired hemophilia A based on international recommendations
The provision of updated recommendations for the treatment of AHA based on recent evidence that has influenced clinical practice in the disease.
3 CPD points
Nursing
Juanita Germishuizen
A summary of all the literature regards Intra-arterial therapy as a treatment for brain tumours
The aim of this article is to create awareness of conventional treatment for brain tumours versus newer adopted strategies: Intra-arterial drug administration.
3 CPD points
Mental Health
Corissa Singh
Activity participation of mental health care users in Occupational Therapy
The aim of this article is to review the activity participation of mental health care users attending Occupational Therapy.
3 CPD points
Community Rehabilitation
Jorika Swanepoel
Resources of People with Mental Illness who Participate in Community-Based Support Programs
The aim of this article is to compare the level of resources and experiences of stigma and discrimination among people participating in two community-based support programs.
3 CPD points
Paediatrics
Ledene Hanekom
Participation of children in decision making
The aim of this article is to examine the participation of children in decision-making processes based on the experiences from children, parents and therapists in occupational therapy.
3 CPD points
Mental Health
Lindsay Scaife
A review of the nonpharmacological intervention programs supporting the social participation of adults with depression
The aim of this article was to review what intervention programs are effective in supporting the social participation of adults with depression.
3 CPD points
Mental Health
Tanya van Schoor
The impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of people with severe mental disorders (SMDs)
The aim of this article is to explore the relationship between the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact it has had on people with SMDs.
3 CPD points
Adult Rehabilitation
Bronwyn Reed
Guidance for the occupational therapy management of visual and vestibular fallout in adults with acquired brain injury
The aim of this article is to present current clinical terminology and concepts, particularly about the visual and vestibular systems, and offer conceptual models to support an integrated approach to the evaluation and treatment of the vestibulo-ocular problems experienced by clients with neurological injuries.
3 CPD points
Vocational Assessment and Rehabilitation
Joanna Dean
Vocational interventions to help adults with long-term health conditions or disabilities gain and maintain paid work
The aim of this article is to gain a better understanding of challenges and successful approaches on previous published studies on vocational interventions for people with disabilities and long-term health challenges, with regards to gaining and maintaining paid work.
3 CPD points
Vocational rehabilitation
Tenille Williams
Hand Injuries and its implications on return to work
This study aimed to examine the existing evidence of vocational intervention for patients with hand injuries and the strategies involved to help them return to work.
3 CPD points
Community rehabilitation
Mary Tapfuma
The impact of occupation-based community rehabilitation on activities of daily living and the quality of life of stroke survivors with residual disabilities
The aim of this article was to investigate the effects of occupation-based community rehabilitation on activities of daily living and health-related quality of life of people with disabilities after stroke.
3 CPD points
Community Health
Dr. Liesl Brown
A content analysis on medicinal cannabis sources done via internet source information
The aim of this article is to summarise and describe information found through using the internet done by medicinal cannabis users regarding information on cannabis.
3 CPD points
Physiotherapy
Mrs. M. Rossouw
Tuberculosis related disability
This systematic review aimed to quantify the global prevalence and types of TB- related disability.
3 CPD points
Counselling and Psychotherapy
Mrs. B. Marsh
Disagreements and Solutions
The aim of this article is to facilitate allowing ourselves the time to get our emotions in check and adopt a SF mindset may prevent us from emotionally reacting in an unhelpful manner.
3 CPD points
African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine
Israel Ikekwuibe, Collins E. M. Okoror
Intimate partner violence in a Nigerian rural community: its burden and determinants
The aim of this article is to assess the pattern of IPV and the socio-cultural determinants and predictors of partner violence in a rural community setting where the bulk of the abuse prevails.
3 CPD points
South African Journal of Communication Disorders
Elanie Antoinette van Schalkwyk
Feeding in the preterm population – maternal experiences
This article aims to describe and explain how mothers from low socio-economic circumstances experience feeding their preterm infants in neonatal care.
3 CPD points
South African Journal of Physiotherapy
Thomas K Mwololo
Evidence-based practice (EBP) - sports physiotherapy - Kenya- attitudes, perceptions and barriers
The aim of this article is to determine the attitudes, perceptions and barriers around evidence-based practice (EBP) in sports physiotherapy in Kenya.
3 CPD points
South African Journal of Physiotherapy
Monique M. Keller
Blended teaching versus traditional teaching for undergraduate physiotherapy students at the University of the Witwatersrand
The aim of this article was to determine students' theoretical and clinical performance in a blended teaching module compared to their own performance in two knowledge areas taught face to face, and student perceptions of blended teaching in the third-year physiotherapy curriculum.
3 CPD points
Curationis
Dr ST Madlala
Gender inequality in midwifery training
The aim of this article to explore and describe gender inequalities faced by student accoucheurs in midwifery training.
3 CPD points
Curationis
Dr Tshidi Pualina Mabusela
Experiences of professional nurses with newly qualified nurses
The aim of this article is to describe experiences of professional nurses working with NQNs who placed for community service.
3 CPD points
South African Journal of Radiology
Dr Maya Patel
SA Journal of Radiology Vol 26 (2022) Activity 1
This module familiarises the reader with a knowledge of spinal chloroma, imaging of carotid webs and a review on otosyphilis.
3 CPD points
South African Journal of Radiology
Dr Maya Patel
SA Journal of Radiology Vol 26 (2022) Activity 2
This module familiarises the reader with a knowledge of giant cell tumours of the soft tissues, sellar spines and intraductal biliary neoplasms.
3 CPD points
South African Journal of Radiology
Dr Maya Patel
SA Journal of Radiology Vol 26 (2022) Activity 3
This module familiarises the reader with a knowledge of extra pancreatic pseudocysts, subpial haemorrhage and tuberous sclerosis.
3 CPD points