Nursing
Conceptual framework for support of caregivers of children diagnosed with intellectual disabilities
The article outlines the development of a conceptual support framework for caregivers of children with intellectual disabilities in Gauteng. It addresses unmet needs, detailing a methodical approach and presenting a six-component framework.
3 CPD points
Nursing
The development of self-skills in an authentic learning environment
This article examines nurse educators' perspectives on developing learners' self-skills in the contemporary healthcare environment. It emphasizes the importance of fostering self-skills through authentic learning experiences to enhance patient care and problem-solving abilities.
2 CPD points
Nursing
Experiences of psychiatric nurses caring for mental healthcare users with a comorbid disorder
This article explores psychiatric nurses' experiences caring for patients with both HIV and schizophrenia, revealing frustration due to poor infrastructure, discrimination against patients, and the need for broader mental health education.
3 CPD points
Psychology
Dyadic trauma and attachment: A monozygotic twin study assessing the efficacy of Somatic Experiencing
The article aims to study how trauma affects attachment in monozygotic twins and if Somatic Experiencing therapies can restore secure attachment in dyads.
3 CPD points
Psychology
Social workers’ job satisfaction in public institutions
The study explores job dissatisfaction among social workers due to factors like low wages and fear of job loss. It highlights the importance of job availability over performance for worker satisfaction.
2 CPD points
Psychology
Preliminary normative data for the Hooper Visual Organization
The article examines the psychometric properties of the Hooper Visual Organization Test (HVOT) and establishes norms for South Africans with diverse linguistic and educational backgrounds. Results indicate satisfactory reliability, Rasch model fit, and significant associations with the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MOCA).
3 CPD points
Psychology
The Molteno Adapted Scale
The article assesses the concurrent validity of the Molteno Adapted Scale (MAS) for children under five in the Western Cape, South Africa, comparing it with the Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development-3rd edition (BSID). Results indicate moderate to high correlations between similar domains, with potential for further standardization and validation.
2 CPD points