8 results for "Mathys J. Labuschagne"
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Glaucoma: what should the general practitioner know?
Glaucoma is a sight-threatening condition. A general practitioner (GP) should be able to diagnose glaucoma, know about the different management options, and refer appropriately. The aim of this paper is to provide a background to glaucoma, and describe the assessment and management of glaucoma…
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Communication training in healthcare education: Implications for undergraduate optometry programmes – A narrative review
Background: Effective communication is a core component of quality healthcare, influencing patient satisfaction, treatment adherence and health outcomes. The global shift toward patient-centred care, health equity and interprofessional collaboration has further elevated communication as a critical…
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Confident but undertrained: South African optometrists’ reflections on communication training
Background: Effective communication is central to optometric care; however, structured training in delivering complex or emotionally sensitive information remains limited within undergraduate optometry programmes, particularly in comparison with other healthcare disciplines. Aim: This study…
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Optometry students’ views on preparing for private practice via standardised patient simulation
Background: Standardised patient (SP) simulation can significantly enrich the learning environment in health professions education. Simulation in optometry has yet to be widely adopted, especially in Africa, prompting this study to investigate whether students perceived the use of SP simulation in…
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Bedside teaching in optometry: A millennial view on an ancient teaching and learning method
Background: Bedside teaching is a key component of a positive learning environment where non-technical skills and professional attributes can be taught. It is also one of the few ways to transfer professionalism: a core competency in a health science curriculum. This study investigated the…
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Prevalence of eye pathology in a group of diabetic patients at National District Hospital Outpatient Department in Bloemfontein, South Africa
Background: Diabetic retinopathy is the third most common cause of blindness after cataracts and glaucoma in South Africa. Primary healthcare interventions providing eye care services play an important role in preventing complications. Aim: To determine the prevalence of eye pathology in a group of…
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Health sciences educator's simulation debriefing practice needs: A mixed methods study
BACKGROUND: Simulation debriefing influences learning from healthcare simulation activities. Health sciences educators must be competent in conducting simulation debriefing for healthcare students. A structured faculty development intervention for health sciences educators must be informed by…
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A comparison of the effectiveness of QCPR and conventional CPR training in final-year medical students at a South African university
Introduction: High-quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) saves lives. Training on basic first aid manikins allows students to practice manoeuvres and provides realistic resistance to chest compressions. Conventional CPR has no real-time feedback to observe the quality of CPR. Quality…