Audiology
A longitudinal community-based ototoxicity monitoring programme and treatment effects for drug-resistant tuberculosis treatment
This article aims to inform healthcare professionals and policymakers about the effectiveness and challenges of community-based ototoxicity monitoring programs for drug-resistant tuberculosis patients, emphasizing the role of community health workers and the need for improved protocols to mitigate hearing loss associated with treatment.
3 CPD points
Biokinetics
Associated risk factors of chronic ankle instability and return to sport
The aim of this article is to discuss the various predisposing factors associated with ankle instability and how it affects return to sport.
3 CPD points
Clinical Technology
The influences of Asthma and Allergic Rhinitis on Quality of Life (QoL) using the World Health Organization brief questionnaire (WHO-BREF)
The article highlights and explores effect of the level of asthma control and the presence of concomitant asthma and AR.
3 CPD points
Dietetics
Low carbohydrate diet for diabetic cardiomyopathy
The educational aim of the article is to explore the impact of a low-carbohydrate diet on heart failure symptoms and quality of life in patients with diabetic cardiomyopathy, providing insights into future dietary management for these patients.
2 CPD points
Emergency Care
Improving safety and communication for healthcare providers caring for SARS-COV-2 patients
The article reports a quality improvement initiative that reduced isolation room door openings and enhanced communication clarity in emergency departments using a transceiver device, showing significant improvements in both metrics.
2 CPD points
Environmental Health
Climate change and health within the South African context
In this article, exploratory interview outcomes are used to advance practice and policy recommendations, as well as for broad input in the development of a draft national framework for a health risk and vulnerability assessment (RVA) for national departments.
2 CPD points
Medical Technology
Aetiology of pancytopenia
This study analyzed the causes of pancytopenia in a South African population, identifying common factors like chemoradiation, sepsis, and haematological malignancy, and emphasizes the role of bone marrow examinations in diagnosis.
1 CPD points
Medical
Current norms and practices in using a seizure diary for managing epilepsy
Epilepsy is a chronic and debilitating condition affecting people of all ages in many nations. Healthcare practitioners look for effective ways to track patients’ seizures, and a seizure diary is one of the methods used. This scoping review sought to identify current norms and practices for using seizure diaries to manage epilepsy.
3 CPD points
Nursing
Experiences of healthcare staff in forensic care facilities supporting sexual violence survivors
This article describes the experiences of healthcare staff working in forensic care centres (FCCs) who provide support to those who have experienced sexual violence.
3 CPD points
Occupational Therapy
Exploring some ethical, design and implementation principles for using digital assistive technology (DAT) for people with dementia
This qualitative study investigates the views of various stakeholders about relevant issues when potentially using digital assistive technology as part of the care of people with dementia.
3 CPD points
Optometry
Development of a diabetic retinopathy screening model for a district health system
The article proposes a diabetic retinopathy (DR) screening model for South Africa's district health system, involving various healthcare practitioners for effective management of diabetes and DR.
2 CPD points
Orthotics
Influence of vitamin D supplementation on bone mineral content, bone turnover markers, and fracture risk in South African school children
A study assessed vitamin D's impact on bone mineral density and fracture risk in South African children, finding elevated vitamin D levels but no significant influence on bone health or fracture incidence.
3 CPD points