Wissenschaftliches Journal · EZB
South African Medical Association NPC
Inhaltsverzeichnis
05.08.2026
J M Frantz, L Africa, L Magidigidi-MathisoBackground. Faculty development programmes enhance the competencies of health professions educators in teaching, research, leadership and clinical practice. In Africa, where healthcare inequalities, disease burden and limited access to quality healthcare services persist, the nee …
05.08.2026
E De Vries, R Pasio, J Blitz, E Du Toit-
05.08.2026
M Morule, S Singh, A BhayatBackground. Interprofessional education (IPE) has been identified as a means of improving the readiness of health sciences students for interprofessional collaborative practice and promoting effective, patient-centred care. To prepare future healthcare professionals for interprof …
05.08.2026
C Cunningham, M HargovanBackground. Learning about online learning is becoming increasingly important in higher education. A key aspect of online learning is ensuring the integration of good technology, pedagogy, and content. In 2021, the University of Cape Town (UCT) ’s Division of Emergency Medicine ( …
05.08.2026
P Mosol, A G Mubuuke, C Nyoni-
05.08.2026
E Marshall, M RamafikengBackground. The gap between South Africa (SA)'s progressive language policy and its practical application in education perpetuates negative language ideologies towards African languages. This systemic failure hinders economic participation, access to, and service delivery for mos …
05.08.2026
M E Cochrane, L Smit, W Van der Merwe, R Herselman, K De BeerBackground. Virtual reality (VR) offers a novel solution to overcoming traditional barriers in procedural skills training among medical students. Correct ECG lead placement is a critical yet undertrained skill owing to resource limitations. The design process underpinning VR-base …
05.08.2026
P Katowa-Mukwato, M H Martin, E S Rose, S H Nzala, M Banda Chalwe, S Munsaka, A Bwalya, M Kabinga-Makukula, V Kayamba, C Kwaleyela, L Mukololo, R Wahila, V Umutoni, L Chavez, L Amar, A Mahajan, F M GomaBackground. Effective leadership is essential for the performance of healthcare systems, and university faculty play a key role in educating healthcare professionals. However, in many countries, including Zambia, health professions training does not include substantial leadership …
05.08.2026
M F Carrim, S Pattinson, J ZampariniBackground. Medical interns often respond to acute medical emergencies, yet little is known about their practical and perceived preparedness. Local and international literature has shown that junior doctors often lack hands-on experience and confidence, which may impact patient s …
05.08.2026
A E Obasa, R Davids, A Coetzee, L L Van den HeuvelIn November 2010, the Subcommittee for Postgraduate Education and Training (Medical) under the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) implemented new regulations requiring the completion of a research component as a condition for specialist registration. The registrar …
27.06.2026
N Scheepers, M Oostuizen-van TonderBackground. Clinical education training units were re-established in South African public healthcare facilities in 2019; however, experienced registered nurses and clinical co-ordinators have not received formal preceptorship training to effectively fulfil these roles. Objectives …
27.06.2026
L T Hazelhurst-
27.06.2026
H Zaayman, S Van SchalkwykBackground. Since the advent of the compulsory research component for the MMed degree, concerns have been raised regarding its effect on research output and clinical service delivery. Specialist physicians are tasked with supervising MMed students despite ever-increasing workload …
27.06.2026
N N Ndaba, H Ismail, M M Patel-
27.06.2026
D Govender-
27.06.2026
K Jacobs, C Klopper, H Bertrand, C-J Ras-
27.06.2026
A C G Senekal-
27.06.2026
A Jankowitz, J McAdamBackground. Rural occupational therapy practice in South Africa (SA) demands context-specific skills, yet training lacks authentic simulations. Digital game-based learning using Minecraft Education Edition may address this gap by integrating the Technological Pedagogical Content …
27.06.2026
Y Thandar, C Kell, A Bhundoo, F Haffejee, B Mbhele, J DucrayBackground. Amid record youth unemployment and persistent inequality, South African higher education institutions are tasked with producing graduates who are not only employable but also capable of contributing to sustainable development and civil society. While national standard …
27.06.2026
D Sims, F CilliersBackground. Assessment research and practice remain dominated by Eurocentric paradigms that overlook contextual realities in the Global South. In these settings, assessment often occurs under colonial legacies and competing expectations of international comparability and local re …
27.06.2026
M L Phahlamohlaka, K P Thulare, M Ngokoana, H PitoutBackground: This study explores the perceptions of the value of reflection in improving preparedness for Interprofessional Collaborative Practice (IPECP). Although reflection is expected by all professions, students attitude towards the usefulness of reflection in IPECP is not kn …
27.06.2026
K Ehlert, N KuneneBackground. Immersive virtual reality (IVR) is an emerging educational technology in health sciences education, providing interactive learning environments that enhance knowledge acquisition, procedural skills and student engagement. IVR may address challenges such as limited cli …
27.06.2026
A Mostert-
27.06.2026
R Vorster-de Wet, L J Van der Merwe, L NelBackground. Self-efficacy, a person’s belief in their ability to achieve, strongly influences students’ academic motivation, self-regulated learning strategies and academic success. This study explored student self-efficacy in the teaching and learning environment of an undergrad …
27.06.2026
J Couper, I Couper, P Brysiewicz, F Suleman-
27.06.2026 · 1 Zitationen
M M Patel, A Z George, I CouperBackground. Modified case-based learning (mCBL) sessions are learning events based on clinical case scenarios aimed at developing clinical reasoning (CR). mCBL is a preclinical module in the medical programme at the University of the Witwatersrand. Voluntary simulation sessions p …
27.06.2026
J Watermeyer, A Kanji, S-E Khumalo, N WahabBackground. Professional identity is as important in medical education as clinical skills and knowledge. By shaping students’ roles, values, and behaviours, it facilitates their transition from academic learning to clinical practice. Interest in this area has grown across health …
27.06.2026
E De Vries, K Ramashia-
27.06.2026
H Ismail, N N Ndaba, M M Patel-
27.06.2026
L AfricaBackground. Interprofessional education (IPE) aims to prepare graduates who are ready for collaborative practice and capable of addressing complex health needs. Following an earlier evaluation of the IPE curriculum at the University of the Western Cape in Cape Town, South Africa, …
27.06.2026
A Abrahams, G Gunston, K Bugarith, L Pio De PauloBackground. Peer tutors are crucial for fostering dynamic, collaborative learning environments in academic support programmes. Training and supporting peer tutors with appropriate, discipline-specific practical skills is vital to preparing them to become effective facilitators of …
27.06.2026
L Pienaar, N Timothy-
20.04.2026
L Williams, S Van SchalkwykBackground. Education and training of undergraduate physiotherapy students in exercise prescription to cancer patients have recently come under the spotlight, with studies highlighting the absence of this focus in training programmes in numerous countries. However, no literature …
20.04.2026
L Tshotetsi, C Steyn, M Louw, S Ngcobo, E Madela-Mntla, Z TshabalalaBackground. Clinical associate (ClinA) students from various clinical learning centres (CLCs) need to show timely evidence of their longitudinal integrated clerkship (LIC) exposure; therefore, an electronic logbook was introduced.Objective. To describe patients logged by second- …
20.04.2026
D Van Staden, A Munsamy, V ChettyBackground. Optometry students are primarily trained using didactic lectures, supported by essential in‐person practical training to enable transfer of clinical skills. However, the COVID‐19 pandemic and subsequent lockdown measures forced universities worldwide to move to online …
20.04.2026
A Ugwuanyi, P Sodo, S Pillay, R CookeBackground. The purpose of remediation is to provide targeted support and interventions to individuals who are struggling academically, providing support for the improvement and achievement of learning goals.Objective. The purpose of this study was to explore the perceptions and …
20.04.2026
R English, A Hansen, S Van SchalkwykBackground. Formative assessment approaches in the form of multiple and varied assessment opportunities have been shown to positively influence and promote self-regulated learning.Objective. This research aims to explore how first-year medical students experienced ongoing, multip …
20.04.2026
R Abraham, D MohanlalBackground. Effective communication, particularly history-taking, is essential for medical professionals to ensure accurate diagnoses and treatment plans. Traditional training methods, such as role-playing and standardised patients, can be resource intensive. Advances in artifici …
20.04.2026
A Makkink, I AdamBackground. Clinical simulation in healthcare education for teaching, learning and assessment is growing. Debate continues regarding the reliability and validity in simulation-based teaching, learning and assessment and the intersect of the three domains. The Simulation Assessmen …
20.04.2026
S Costa Ferreira, S Titus-DawsonBackground. Despite the benefits of serious games as an effective teaching tool in professional training, it is important to acknowledge that games are not neutral, as they often reinforce hegemonic Western and Eurocentric perspectives. Game-based learning (GBL) has proven to be …
20.04.2026
C Ploylearmsang, C Seehanart, D Chaiyatham, T Poophalee, T SrisaknokBackground. Interprofessional education (IPE) promotes collaborative practice through transformative learning, yet evidence on the longitudinal outcomes of home-based IPE for students, educators, and communities remains limited.Objective. This research aims to evaluate the outcom …
20.04.2026
D Lamprecht, J Pieterse, J Layman-Lemphane, A Alblas, K BaatjesBackground. Human anatomy is central to health professions education. However, recently anatomical education has faced increased challenges in the form of enlarged class sizes, reduced lecturer‐to‐student ratios, limited training time and variable practical exposure. Technologica …
20.04.2026
Z SyedExperiential learning is increasingly recognised as an effective teaching approach in health sciences, promoting active engagement and translation of theory into practice. This article describes the implementation of an experiential group work week for third-year occupational the …
