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HIV and Aids Part 2 HIV and Aids Part 2 Overview HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is a virus transmitted through sexual contact, shared needles, and from mother to child during childbirth or breastfeeding. It belongs to the Retroviridae family. All patients who are diagnosed with HIV should be initiated on ART as soon as possible. HIV can also lead to complications like dementia and chronic diarrhea with weight loss (HIV wasting syndrome). Exceptions to this include patients presenting with cryptococcal meningitis (CM) or central nervous system tuberculosis (tuberculous meningitis (TBM) or tuberculoma).	HIV and Aids Part 2 Course Detail HIV and Aids Part 2 R485.00 \| 3 CEUs Add to Cart Online Course Overview HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is a virus transmitted through sexual contact, shared needles, and from mother to child during childbirth or breastfeeding. It belongs to the Retroviridae family. All patients who are diagnosed with HIV should be initiated on ART as soon as possible. HIV can also lead to complications like dementia and chronic diarrhea with weight loss (HIV wasting syndrome). Exceptions to this include patients presenting with cryptococcal meningitis (CM) or central nervous system tuberculosis (tuberculous meningitis (TBM) or tuberculoma).	3	R485.00
Ebola Virus Infection Ebola Virus Infection Overview Ebola virus is one of at least 30 known viruses capable of causing viral hemorrhagic fever syndrome. The genus Ebolavirus currently is classified into 5 separate species: Sudan ebolavirus, Zaire ebolavirus, Tai Forest (Ivory Coast) ebolavirus, Reston ebolavirus, and Bundibugyo ebolavirus. The outbreak of Ebola virus disease in West Africa from 2014 to 2016, involving Zaire ebolavirus, was the largest outbreak of Ebola virus disease in history. As of September 17, 2019, an active outbreak of Ebola virus disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) had resulted in 3,034 confirmed and 111 probable cases of Ebola virus disease, including 2,103 attributable deaths. An experimental vaccine has been credited with limiting the outbreak’s scope.	Ebola Virus Infection Course Detail Ebola Virus Infection R500.00 \| 3 CEUs Add to Cart Online Course Overview Ebola virus is one of at least 30 known viruses capable of causing viral hemorrhagic fever syndrome. The genus Ebolavirus currently is classified into 5 separate species: Sudan ebolavirus, Zaire ebolavirus, Tai Forest (Ivory Coast) ebolavirus, Reston ebolavirus, and Bundibugyo ebolavirus. The outbreak of Ebola virus disease in West Africa from 2014 to 2016, involving Zaire ebolavirus, was the largest outbreak of Ebola virus disease in history. As of September 17, 2019, an active outbreak of Ebola virus disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) had resulted in 3,034 confirmed and 111 probable cases of Ebola virus disease, including 2,103 attributable deaths. An experimental vaccine has been credited with limiting the outbreak’s scope.	3	R500.00
Neural Changes in Children with Residual Speech Sound Disorder After Ultrasound Biofeedback Speech Therapy Neural Changes in Children with Residual Speech Sound Disorder After Ultrasound Biofeedback Speech Therapy Overview Speech production involves coordination of multiple, complex linguistic and physiological processes that are mediated by the brain. Neuroimaging research has computationally and anatomically identified a network of neural correlates for these processes. Consistently, speech production tasks have been shown to rely on inferior frontal and superior temporal cortices, as well as precentral gyrus, inferior parietal cortex, and basal ganglia (Guenther, 2006; Irwin et al., 2011). However, less is known about potential differences in neural mechanisms associated with speech sound disorders, or how these mechanisms may change with behavioural therapy. The purpose of this study is to explore neural activity and neural connectivity during a simple speech production task for children with residual speech sound disorders (RSSD) before and after treatment Children with residual speech sound disorders (RSSD) have shown differences in neural function for speech production, as compared to their typical peers; however, information about how these differences may change over time and relative to speech therapy is needed. To address this gap, we used functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to examine functional activation and connectivity on adaptations of the syllable repetition task (SRT-Early Sounds and SRT-Late Sounds) in children with RSSD before and after a speech therapy program. In conclusion, RSSD and treatment with ultrasound visual feedback may thus be associated with neural differences in speech motor and visual association pro-cesses recruited for speech production. Journal Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Researc Volume 66 Issue 9	Neural Changes in Children with Residual Speech Sound Disorder After Ultrasound Biofeedback Speech Therapy Course Detail Neural Changes in Children with Residual Speech Sound Disorder After Ultrasound Biofeedback Speech Therapy R475.00 \| 3 CEUs Add to Cart Online Course Overview Speech production involves coordination of multiple, complex linguistic and physiological processes that are mediated by the brain. Neuroimaging research has computationally and anatomically identified a network of neural correlates for these processes. Consistently, speech production tasks have been shown to rely on inferior frontal and superior temporal cortices, as well as precentral gyrus, inferior parietal cortex, and basal ganglia (Guenther, 2006; Irwin et al., 2011). However, less is known about potential differences in neural mechanisms associated with speech sound disorders, or how these mechanisms may change with behavioural therapy. The purpose of this study is to explore neural activity and neural connectivity during a simple speech production task for children with residual speech sound disorders (RSSD) before and after treatment Children with residual speech sound disorders (RSSD) have shown differences in neural function for speech production, as compared to their typical peers; however, information about how these differences may change over time and relative to speech therapy is needed. To address this gap, we used functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to examine functional activation and connectivity on adaptations of the syllable repetition task (SRT-Early Sounds and SRT-Late Sounds) in children with RSSD before and after a speech therapy program. In conclusion, RSSD and treatment with ultrasound visual feedback may thus be associated with neural differences in speech motor and visual association pro-cesses recruited for speech production. Journal Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Researc Volume 66 Issue 9	3	R475.00
Effectiveness of speech therapy in treating vocal blocking tics in children with Tourette syndrome: Two case reports Effectiveness of speech therapy in treating vocal blocking tics in children with Tourette syndrome: Two case reports Overview A tic is a sudden, rapid, recurrent, and non-rhythmic motor movement or vocalization, which can be distinguished from other involuntary movements by its typical clinical characteristics. Tics are commonly sparse, but in some patients, they can be almost continuous. The frequency, intensity, number, complexity, and type of tics typically “wax and wane.” Tics can be situational, and they can be temporarily controlled. There is often a premonitory urge or tension preceding tics, which means a person’s ability to sense in advance that a tic is about to occur. The level of this urge varies across patients. Tourette syndrome is characterized by at least two motor tics and one vocal tic, which persist for over a year. Infrequently, tics can manifest as blocking tics in speech when they prevent a person from starting to speak or interrupt their speech flow. Vocal blocking tics (VBTs) resemble stuttering, and they can be difficult to differentiate from each other. A previous report described two patients with severe VBTs who did not benefit from stuttering-therapy-based speech therapy and were treated effectively with cannabis-based medicine. Here, we present the cases of two patients, seven- and nine-year-old boys, who benefited from speech therapy in which stuttering therapy techniques were used. Detailed descriptions of the interventions are included. Further research is needed to test the effectiveness of speech therapy in treating VBTs in a larger group of children with Tourette syndrome. Journal Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry	Effectiveness of speech therapy in treating vocal blocking tics in children with Tourette syndrome: Two case reports Course Detail Effectiveness of speech therapy in treating vocal blocking tics in children with Tourette syndrome: Two case reports R475.00 \| 3 CEUs Add to Cart Online Course Overview A tic is a sudden, rapid, recurrent, and non-rhythmic motor movement or vocalization, which can be distinguished from other involuntary movements by its typical clinical characteristics. Tics are commonly sparse, but in some patients, they can be almost continuous. The frequency, intensity, number, complexity, and type of tics typically “wax and wane.” Tics can be situational, and they can be temporarily controlled. There is often a premonitory urge or tension preceding tics, which means a person’s ability to sense in advance that a tic is about to occur. The level of this urge varies across patients. Tourette syndrome is characterized by at least two motor tics and one vocal tic, which persist for over a year. Infrequently, tics can manifest as blocking tics in speech when they prevent a person from starting to speak or interrupt their speech flow. Vocal blocking tics (VBTs) resemble stuttering, and they can be difficult to differentiate from each other. A previous report described two patients with severe VBTs who did not benefit from stuttering-therapy-based speech therapy and were treated effectively with cannabis-based medicine. Here, we present the cases of two patients, seven- and nine-year-old boys, who benefited from speech therapy in which stuttering therapy techniques were used. Detailed descriptions of the interventions are included. Further research is needed to test the effectiveness of speech therapy in treating VBTs in a larger group of children with Tourette syndrome. Journal Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry	3	R475.00
Social Communication Delay in an Unbiased Sample of Preschoolers with the FMR1 Premutation Social Communication Delay in an Unbiased Sample of Preschoolers with the FMR1 Premutation Overview The FMR1 premutation (FXpm) involves CGG expansions of 55-200 repeats and is linked to health issues like FXTAS and FXPOI. FXTAS affects 40% of males and 15% of females with FXpm, while FXPOI affects 20%-30% of affected women. Neuropsychiatric symptoms such as anxiety, mood disorders, and social challenges are also common in FXpm individuals. Despite its prevalence in the general population (1:151-291 females and 1:468-845 males), most FXpm carriers remain unaware of their genetic status due to lack of population screening. Understanding the clinical phenotype during childhood has been limited, thus hindering the development of clinical guidelines for screening and intervention. This study aims to explore the social communication profile of children with the FXpm, given that social communication difficulties in adults with FXpm are well-documented and linked to reduced psychosocial functioning. By characterizing these challenges during early childhood, the study seeks to emphasize the importance of early screening and intervention to improve outcomes. Journal Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research	Social Communication Delay in an Unbiased Sample of Preschoolers with the FMR1 Premutation Course Detail Social Communication Delay in an Unbiased Sample of Preschoolers with the FMR1 Premutation R485.00 \| 3 CEUs Add to Cart Online Course Overview The FMR1 premutation (FXpm) involves CGG expansions of 55-200 repeats and is linked to health issues like FXTAS and FXPOI. FXTAS affects 40% of males and 15% of females with FXpm, while FXPOI affects 20%-30% of affected women. Neuropsychiatric symptoms such as anxiety, mood disorders, and social challenges are also common in FXpm individuals. Despite its prevalence in the general population (1:151-291 females and 1:468-845 males), most FXpm carriers remain unaware of their genetic status due to lack of population screening. Understanding the clinical phenotype during childhood has been limited, thus hindering the development of clinical guidelines for screening and intervention. This study aims to explore the social communication profile of children with the FXpm, given that social communication difficulties in adults with FXpm are well-documented and linked to reduced psychosocial functioning. By characterizing these challenges during early childhood, the study seeks to emphasize the importance of early screening and intervention to improve outcomes. Journal Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research	3	R485.00
An Assessment of Hearing Health Care Needs in Rural West Central and South Alabama An Assessment of Hearing Health Care Needs in Rural West Central and South Alabama Overview Not surprisingly, as people age, the prevalence of hearing loss increases. In the United States, roughly 40% of adults over the age of 40 years’ experience hearing loss (National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, 2017). Globally, research has demonstrated that from 1990 to 2019, the years lived with dis-ability (YLD) attributable to hearing loss increased by 73.6% (GBD 2019 Hearing Loss Collaborators, 2021). Age-related hearing loss was the third largest cause of global YLD, after lower back pain and migraine, compared with other disease categories. It was ranked first among sensory disorders (GBD 2019 Hearing Loss Collaborators, 2021). Hearing loss has become a significant public health concern because of its association with physical health, cognition, and emotional well-being. Age-related hearing loss is the third leading cause of global years lived with disability after lower back pain and migraine. Among other sensory disorders, hearing loss is ranked first. To help mitigate these health concerns, access to affordable hearing health care across rural and urban communities will be necessary. For this study, the needs of rural communities and their residents with hearing loss were explored. Individual interviews and focus group discussions with 26 adults with hearing loss, 14 friends and family of those with hearing loss, and 25 community members who worked and lived in rural communities were conducted. It was concluded that future care mitigating health concerns for adults with hearing loss living in rural communities will involve inter professional collaboration and increased access to hearing health care. Journal American Journal of Audiology	An Assessment of Hearing Health Care Needs in Rural West Central and South Alabama Course Detail An Assessment of Hearing Health Care Needs in Rural West Central and South Alabama R485.00 \| 3 CEUs Add to Cart Online Course Overview Not surprisingly, as people age, the prevalence of hearing loss increases. In the United States, roughly 40% of adults over the age of 40 years’ experience hearing loss (National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, 2017). Globally, research has demonstrated that from 1990 to 2019, the years lived with dis-ability (YLD) attributable to hearing loss increased by 73.6% (GBD 2019 Hearing Loss Collaborators, 2021). Age-related hearing loss was the third largest cause of global YLD, after lower back pain and migraine, compared with other disease categories. It was ranked first among sensory disorders (GBD 2019 Hearing Loss Collaborators, 2021). Hearing loss has become a significant public health concern because of its association with physical health, cognition, and emotional well-being. Age-related hearing loss is the third leading cause of global years lived with disability after lower back pain and migraine. Among other sensory disorders, hearing loss is ranked first. To help mitigate these health concerns, access to affordable hearing health care across rural and urban communities will be necessary. For this study, the needs of rural communities and their residents with hearing loss were explored. Individual interviews and focus group discussions with 26 adults with hearing loss, 14 friends and family of those with hearing loss, and 25 community members who worked and lived in rural communities were conducted. It was concluded that future care mitigating health concerns for adults with hearing loss living in rural communities will involve inter professional collaboration and increased access to hearing health care. Journal American Journal of Audiology	3	R485.00
Dementia and Hearing Aid Use and Cessation: A National Study Dementia and Hearing Aid Use and Cessation: A National Study Overview Hearing loss is common among older adults, affecting about two-thirds of those aged 70 and over, and up to 80% of those over 80. While often considered a benign aspect of aging, hearing loss is linked to significant health issues such as cognitive decline, poor mental health, and decreased physical function. The primary treatment for hearing loss in the United States is the use of hearing aids. However, the effectiveness of hearing aids in individuals with dementia is less clear, with limited national data on their use and cessation. This study utilized data from the National Health and Aging Trends Study to track hearing aid use among participants over a nine-year period. Researchers aimed to determine whether individuals with dementia were more likely to stop using hearing aids compared to those without dementia. They employed generalized estimating equations logistic regression to account for loss to follow-up and conducted supplemental analyses to examine the impact of caregiving and environmental factors on hearing aid cessation. The findings indicated that older adults with dementia were more likely to discontinue hearing aid use over time, particularly within the first year of adoption. This suggests that dementia significantly influences the continued use of hearing aids. The study highlights the need for strategies to support hearing aid use among those with dementia, such as self-management programs or education for caregivers, to improve communication for individuals facing both hearing loss and cognitive decline. Journal American Journal of Audiology	Dementia and Hearing Aid Use and Cessation: A National Study Course Detail Dementia and Hearing Aid Use and Cessation: A National Study R485.00 \| 3 CEUs Add to Cart Online Course Overview Hearing loss is common among older adults, affecting about two-thirds of those aged 70 and over, and up to 80% of those over 80. While often considered a benign aspect of aging, hearing loss is linked to significant health issues such as cognitive decline, poor mental health, and decreased physical function. The primary treatment for hearing loss in the United States is the use of hearing aids. However, the effectiveness of hearing aids in individuals with dementia is less clear, with limited national data on their use and cessation. This study utilized data from the National Health and Aging Trends Study to track hearing aid use among participants over a nine-year period. Researchers aimed to determine whether individuals with dementia were more likely to stop using hearing aids compared to those without dementia. They employed generalized estimating equations logistic regression to account for loss to follow-up and conducted supplemental analyses to examine the impact of caregiving and environmental factors on hearing aid cessation. The findings indicated that older adults with dementia were more likely to discontinue hearing aid use over time, particularly within the first year of adoption. This suggests that dementia significantly influences the continued use of hearing aids. The study highlights the need for strategies to support hearing aid use among those with dementia, such as self-management programs or education for caregivers, to improve communication for individuals facing both hearing loss and cognitive decline. Journal American Journal of Audiology	3	R485.00
Hyperacusis Diagnosis and Management in the United States: Clinical Audiology Practice Patterns Hyperacusis Diagnosis and Management in the United States: Clinical Audiology Practice Patterns Overview This study surveyed U.S. clinical audiologists to understand their practices regarding hyperacusis, a condition characterized by reduced tolerance to sound. Key findings include: • 15.2% of adults and 17.1% of children experience hyperacusis. • Hyperacusis involves discomfort, negative emotional reactions, and sometimes physical pain in response to sound. • Clinical audiologists lack uniform education on hyperacusis and face barriers to evidence-based diagnosis and management. • Effective management requires a multidisciplinary approach. The survey results aim to improve educational programs and develop systematic clinical protocols for hyperacusis management. Journal American Journal of Audiology	Hyperacusis Diagnosis and Management in the United States: Clinical Audiology Practice Patterns Course Detail Hyperacusis Diagnosis and Management in the United States: Clinical Audiology Practice Patterns R485.00 \| 3 CEUs Add to Cart Online Course Overview This study surveyed U.S. clinical audiologists to understand their practices regarding hyperacusis, a condition characterized by reduced tolerance to sound. Key findings include: • 15.2% of adults and 17.1% of children experience hyperacusis. • Hyperacusis involves discomfort, negative emotional reactions, and sometimes physical pain in response to sound. • Clinical audiologists lack uniform education on hyperacusis and face barriers to evidence-based diagnosis and management. • Effective management requires a multidisciplinary approach. The survey results aim to improve educational programs and develop systematic clinical protocols for hyperacusis management. Journal American Journal of Audiology	3	R485.00
Effectiveness of remotely delivered speech therapy in persons with Parkinson’s disease – a randomised controlled trial Effectiveness of remotely delivered speech therapy in persons with Parkinson’s disease – a randomised controlled trial Overview Evidence supports the benefits of speech therapy in Parkinson's disease, but multiple in-person treatments present challenges for patients. This study assessed the effectiveness of remotely delivered and personalized speech therapy on improving quality of life and speech quality for individuals with Parkinson's disease. Up to 70% of individuals with Parkinson's disease (PD) may face issues with speech intelligibility due to hypokinetic dysarthria, impacting social interaction and quality of life. Hypokinetic speech is characterized by a soft, monotonous voice and small articulation movements, which deteriorate when fatigued. Since pharmacological treatment offers limited improvement, speech therapy is the preferred option to enhance speech quality and intelligibility. It is considered an integral part of comprehensive care for PD at all stages of the disease. Recent systematic reviews indicate increasing evidence for the effectiveness of speech therapy in PD. However, further research is required to explore its full potential due to limitations in previous studies, including small sample sizes and short follow-up periods. Additionally, outcome measures used in prior studies were suboptimal due to their limited clinical relevance. Generalizability was also restricted because most participants had mild to moderate PD, excluding those with more advanced stages of the disease. Personalized remote speech therapy improved communication-related quality of life, though it did not enhance overall quality of life. Journal eClinicalMedicine Volume 11 Issue 76	Effectiveness of remotely delivered speech therapy in persons with Parkinson’s disease – a randomised controlled trial Course Detail Effectiveness of remotely delivered speech therapy in persons with Parkinson’s disease – a randomised controlled trial R460.00 \| 3 CEUs Add to Cart Online Course Overview Evidence supports the benefits of speech therapy in Parkinson's disease, but multiple in-person treatments present challenges for patients. This study assessed the effectiveness of remotely delivered and personalized speech therapy on improving quality of life and speech quality for individuals with Parkinson's disease. Up to 70% of individuals with Parkinson's disease (PD) may face issues with speech intelligibility due to hypokinetic dysarthria, impacting social interaction and quality of life. Hypokinetic speech is characterized by a soft, monotonous voice and small articulation movements, which deteriorate when fatigued. Since pharmacological treatment offers limited improvement, speech therapy is the preferred option to enhance speech quality and intelligibility. It is considered an integral part of comprehensive care for PD at all stages of the disease. Recent systematic reviews indicate increasing evidence for the effectiveness of speech therapy in PD. However, further research is required to explore its full potential due to limitations in previous studies, including small sample sizes and short follow-up periods. Additionally, outcome measures used in prior studies were suboptimal due to their limited clinical relevance. Generalizability was also restricted because most participants had mild to moderate PD, excluding those with more advanced stages of the disease. Personalized remote speech therapy improved communication-related quality of life, though it did not enhance overall quality of life. Journal eClinicalMedicine Volume 11 Issue 76	3	R460.00
Profiles of Dysarthria and Dysphagia in Individuals With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Profiles of Dysarthria and Dysphagia in Individuals With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Overview While dysarthria and dysphagia are known bulbar manifestations of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), the relative prevalence of speech and swallowing impairments and whether these bulbar symptoms emerge at the same time point or progress at similar rates is not yet clear. Dysphagia and dysarthria were instrumentally confirmed in 68% and 78% of individuals with ALS, respectively. Over half of the individuals with ALS in this study demonstrated both dysphagia and dysarthria. Of those with only one bulbar impairment, speech was twice as likely to be the first bulbar symptom to degrade. Future studies are needed to confirm these findings and determine the longitudinal progression of bulbar impairments in this patient population. Journal Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research	Profiles of Dysarthria and Dysphagia in Individuals With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Course Detail Profiles of Dysarthria and Dysphagia in Individuals With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis R425.00 \| 3 CEUs Add to Cart Online Course Overview While dysarthria and dysphagia are known bulbar manifestations of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), the relative prevalence of speech and swallowing impairments and whether these bulbar symptoms emerge at the same time point or progress at similar rates is not yet clear. Dysphagia and dysarthria were instrumentally confirmed in 68% and 78% of individuals with ALS, respectively. Over half of the individuals with ALS in this study demonstrated both dysphagia and dysarthria. Of those with only one bulbar impairment, speech was twice as likely to be the first bulbar symptom to degrade. Future studies are needed to confirm these findings and determine the longitudinal progression of bulbar impairments in this patient population. Journal Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research	3	R425.00
An Implicit–Explicit Framework for Intervention Methods in Developmental Language Disorder An Implicit–Explicit Framework for Intervention Methods in Developmental Language Disorder Overview The growing interest in framing intervention approaches as either implicit or explicit calls for a discussion of what makes intervention approaches engage each of these learning systems, with the goal of achieving a shared framework. This tutorial presents evidence for the interaction between implicit and explicit learning systems, and it highlights the intervention characteristics that promote implicit or explicit learning as well as outcome measures that tap into implicit or explicit knowledge. This framework is then applied to eight common intervention approaches and notable combinations of approaches to unpack their differential engagement of implicit and explicit learning. Many intervention characteristics (e.g., instructions, elicitation techniques, feedback) can be manipulated to move an intervention along the implicit–explicit continuum. Given the bias for using explicit learning strategies that develops throughout childhood and into adulthood, clinicians should be aware that most interventions (even those that promote implicit learning) will engage the explicit learning system. However, increased awareness of the implicit and explicit learning systems and their cognitive demands will allow clinicians to choose the most appropriate intervention for the target behaviour.	An Implicit–Explicit Framework for Intervention Methods in Developmental Language Disorder Course Detail An Implicit–Explicit Framework for Intervention Methods in Developmental Language Disorder R485.00 \| 3 CEUs Add to Cart Online Course Overview The growing interest in framing intervention approaches as either implicit or explicit calls for a discussion of what makes intervention approaches engage each of these learning systems, with the goal of achieving a shared framework. This tutorial presents evidence for the interaction between implicit and explicit learning systems, and it highlights the intervention characteristics that promote implicit or explicit learning as well as outcome measures that tap into implicit or explicit knowledge. This framework is then applied to eight common intervention approaches and notable combinations of approaches to unpack their differential engagement of implicit and explicit learning. Many intervention characteristics (e.g., instructions, elicitation techniques, feedback) can be manipulated to move an intervention along the implicit–explicit continuum. Given the bias for using explicit learning strategies that develops throughout childhood and into adulthood, clinicians should be aware that most interventions (even those that promote implicit learning) will engage the explicit learning system. However, increased awareness of the implicit and explicit learning systems and their cognitive demands will allow clinicians to choose the most appropriate intervention for the target behaviour.	3	R485.00
Comorbidity and Severity in Childhood Apraxia of Speech: A Retrospective Chart Review Comorbidity and Severity in Childhood Apraxia of Speech: A Retrospective Chart Review Overview The purpose of this study was to investigate comorbidity prevalence and patterns in childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) and their relationship to severity. In this retroactive cross-sectional study, medical communication-related comorbidities were regressed on CAS severity as rated by speech-language pathologists during diagnosis. The relationship between CAS severity and the presence of four common comorbid conditions was also examined using ordinal or multinomial regressions. Children with comorbid intellectual disability (78.1%), receptive language impairment (72.5%), and nonspeech apraxia (37.3%; including limb, nonspeech oromotor, and oculomotor these comorbidities. However, children with comorbid autism spectrum disorder (33.6%) were no more likely to have severe CAS than children without autism. Comorbidity appears to be the rule, rather than the exception, for children with CAS. Comorbid intellectual disability, receptive language impairment, and nonspeech apraxia confer additional risk for more severe forms of CAS. Findings are limited by being from a convenience sample of participants but inform future models of comorbidity.	Comorbidity and Severity in Childhood Apraxia of Speech: A Retrospective Chart Review Course Detail Comorbidity and Severity in Childhood Apraxia of Speech: A Retrospective Chart Review R425.00 \| 3 CEUs Add to Cart Online Course Overview The purpose of this study was to investigate comorbidity prevalence and patterns in childhood apraxia of speech (CAS) and their relationship to severity. In this retroactive cross-sectional study, medical communication-related comorbidities were regressed on CAS severity as rated by speech-language pathologists during diagnosis. The relationship between CAS severity and the presence of four common comorbid conditions was also examined using ordinal or multinomial regressions. Children with comorbid intellectual disability (78.1%), receptive language impairment (72.5%), and nonspeech apraxia (37.3%; including limb, nonspeech oromotor, and oculomotor these comorbidities. However, children with comorbid autism spectrum disorder (33.6%) were no more likely to have severe CAS than children without autism. Comorbidity appears to be the rule, rather than the exception, for children with CAS. Comorbid intellectual disability, receptive language impairment, and nonspeech apraxia confer additional risk for more severe forms of CAS. Findings are limited by being from a convenience sample of participants but inform future models of comorbidity.	3	R425.00
Factors Affecting the Use of Speech Testing in Adult Audiology Factors Affecting the Use of Speech Testing in Adult Audiology The aim of this study was to evaluate hearing health care professionals’ (HHPs) speech testing practices in routine adult audiology services and better understand the facilitators and barriers to speech testing provision. Results from this study found that the percentage of U.K. HHPs making use of speech tests was low compared to that of other countries. HHPs recognized different benefits of speech testing in audiology practice, but the barriers limiting uptake were often driven by factors derived from decision makers rather than clinical rationale. Privately funded HHPs used speech tests more frequently than those working in the public sector where time and resources are under greater pressure and governed by guidance that does not include a recommendation for speech testing. Therefore, the inclusion of speech testing in national clinical guidelines could increase the consistency of use and facilitate the comparison of practice trends across centres. Journal American Journal of Audiology	Factors Affecting the Use of Speech Testing in Adult Audiology Course Detail Factors Affecting the Use of Speech Testing in Adult Audiology R485.00 \| 3 CEUs Add to Cart Online Course The aim of this study was to evaluate hearing health care professionals’ (HHPs) speech testing practices in routine adult audiology services and better understand the facilitators and barriers to speech testing provision. Results from this study found that the percentage of U.K. HHPs making use of speech tests was low compared to that of other countries. HHPs recognized different benefits of speech testing in audiology practice, but the barriers limiting uptake were often driven by factors derived from decision makers rather than clinical rationale. Privately funded HHPs used speech tests more frequently than those working in the public sector where time and resources are under greater pressure and governed by guidance that does not include a recommendation for speech testing. Therefore, the inclusion of speech testing in national clinical guidelines could increase the consistency of use and facilitate the comparison of practice trends across centres. Journal American Journal of Audiology	3	R485.00
Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, and Dizziness in COVID-19: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, and Dizziness in COVID-19: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Extensive studies indicate that severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) involves human sensory systems. A lack of discussion, however, exists given the auditory–vestibular system involvement in CoV disease 2019 (COVID-19). The present systematic review and meta-analysis were performed to determine the event rate (ER) of hearing loss, tinnitus, and dizziness caused by SARS-CoV-2. Databases (PubMed, ScienceDirect, Wiley) and World Health Organization updates were searched using combined keywords: ‘COVID-19,’ ‘SARS-CoV-2,’ ‘pandemic,’ ‘auditory dysfunction,’ ‘hearing loss,’ ‘tinnitus,’ ‘vestibular dysfunction,’ ‘dizziness,’ ‘vertigo,’ and ‘otologic symptoms.’ Twelve papers met the eligibility criteria and were included in the study. These papers were single group prospective, cross-sectional, or retrospective studies on otolaryngologic, neurologic, or general clinical symptoms of COVID-19 and had used subjective assessments for data collection (case histories/medical records). The results of the meta-analysis demonstrate that the ER of hearing loss (3.1%, CIs: 0.01–0.09), tinnitus (4.5%, CIs: 0.012–0.153), and dizziness (12.2%, CIs: 0.070–0.204) is statistically significant in patients with COVID-19 (Z = -4.469, p = 0.001). Journal The Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences Inc.	Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, and Dizziness in COVID-19: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Course Detail Hearing Loss, Tinnitus, and Dizziness in COVID-19: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis R465.00 \| 3 CEUs Add to Cart Online Course Extensive studies indicate that severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) involves human sensory systems. A lack of discussion, however, exists given the auditory–vestibular system involvement in CoV disease 2019 (COVID-19). The present systematic review and meta-analysis were performed to determine the event rate (ER) of hearing loss, tinnitus, and dizziness caused by SARS-CoV-2. Databases (PubMed, ScienceDirect, Wiley) and World Health Organization updates were searched using combined keywords: ‘COVID-19,’ ‘SARS-CoV-2,’ ‘pandemic,’ ‘auditory dysfunction,’ ‘hearing loss,’ ‘tinnitus,’ ‘vestibular dysfunction,’ ‘dizziness,’ ‘vertigo,’ and ‘otologic symptoms.’ Twelve papers met the eligibility criteria and were included in the study. These papers were single group prospective, cross-sectional, or retrospective studies on otolaryngologic, neurologic, or general clinical symptoms of COVID-19 and had used subjective assessments for data collection (case histories/medical records). The results of the meta-analysis demonstrate that the ER of hearing loss (3.1%, CIs: 0.01–0.09), tinnitus (4.5%, CIs: 0.012–0.153), and dizziness (12.2%, CIs: 0.070–0.204) is statistically significant in patients with COVID-19 (Z = -4.469, p = 0.001). Journal The Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences Inc.	3	R465.00
Ototoxicity Monitoring in South African Cancer Facilities: A National Survey Ototoxicity Monitoring in South African Cancer Facilities: A National Survey National information regarding ototoxicity monitoring practices is limited for patients undergoing chemotherapy in South Africa. The objective of this study was to determine the national status of ototoxicity monitoring implemented in private and public cancer facilities, the knowledge and ototoxicity monitoring approaches implemented, and reported challenges. All public oncology units reported that ototoxicity monitoring only occurs on referral and is not standard practice. All private oncology units indicated that monitoring is on a patient self-referral basis when symptoms occur. Poor awareness of ototoxicity monitoring best practice guidelines was reported by all oncology units and 14% of audiology referral clinics. Audiology referral clinics reported adequate knowledge of ototoxicity protocols although they are not widely used with only 43% following best practice guidelines. The most prominent challenges reported by participants was referral system (67% oncology units; 57% audiology referral clinics), environmental noise (83% oncology units; 86% audiology referral clinics) and the compromised status of cancer patients (67% oncology units; 57% audiology referral clinics). Journal South African Journal of Communication Disorders	Ototoxicity Monitoring in South African Cancer Facilities: A National Survey Course Detail Ototoxicity Monitoring in South African Cancer Facilities: A National Survey R420.00 \| 3 CEUs Add to Cart Online Course National information regarding ototoxicity monitoring practices is limited for patients undergoing chemotherapy in South Africa. The objective of this study was to determine the national status of ototoxicity monitoring implemented in private and public cancer facilities, the knowledge and ototoxicity monitoring approaches implemented, and reported challenges. All public oncology units reported that ototoxicity monitoring only occurs on referral and is not standard practice. All private oncology units indicated that monitoring is on a patient self-referral basis when symptoms occur. Poor awareness of ototoxicity monitoring best practice guidelines was reported by all oncology units and 14% of audiology referral clinics. Audiology referral clinics reported adequate knowledge of ototoxicity protocols although they are not widely used with only 43% following best practice guidelines. The most prominent challenges reported by participants was referral system (67% oncology units; 57% audiology referral clinics), environmental noise (83% oncology units; 86% audiology referral clinics) and the compromised status of cancer patients (67% oncology units; 57% audiology referral clinics). Journal South African Journal of Communication Disorders	3	R420.00
Five-Minute Cognitive Test as A New Quick Screening of Cognitive Impairment in the Elderly Five-Minute Cognitive Test as A New Quick Screening of Cognitive Impairment in the Elderly Overview As old population is dramatically growing, the detection of early cognitive deficit will become increasingly crucial. Effective cognitive screening test with quick and convenient merits will ensure recognition of early cognitive deficit and timely intervention. This study aims to develop a new evaluation method for quickly and conveniently screening cognitive impairment in the elderly. The five-minute cognitive test (FCT) was designed to capture deficits in five domains of cognitive abilities, including episodic memory, language fluency, time orientation, visuospatial function, and executive function. Subsequently, FCT efficiencies in differentiating normally cognitive ability from cognitive impairment were explored and compared with that of the Mini-Mental Status Evaluation (MMSE). Equipercentile equating method was utilized to create a crosswalk between scores of the FCT and MMSE. Further, the association of scores of the FCT and MMSE with hippocampal volumes was investigated. Many screening tools are currently available, but no tools meet the four important requirements for widespread use in clinical practice or large-scale epidemiological studies — that is, capture a clinically acceptable range of cognitive domains, take short time to administrate (around 5 minutes), have high accuracy for detecting cognitive impairment, and incorporate visual recall, which is the earliest deficits in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) patients. The FCT is a novel, reliable, and valid cognitive screening test for the detection of dementia at early stages. Journal JKL International LLC Aging and Disease Volume 10, Number 6 URL: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6844584/pdf/ad-10-6-1258.pdf	Five-Minute Cognitive Test as A New Quick Screening of Cognitive Impairment in the Elderly Course Detail Five-Minute Cognitive Test as A New Quick Screening of Cognitive Impairment in the Elderly R425.00 \| 3 CEUs Add to Cart Online Course Overview As old population is dramatically growing, the detection of early cognitive deficit will become increasingly crucial. Effective cognitive screening test with quick and convenient merits will ensure recognition of early cognitive deficit and timely intervention. This study aims to develop a new evaluation method for quickly and conveniently screening cognitive impairment in the elderly. The five-minute cognitive test (FCT) was designed to capture deficits in five domains of cognitive abilities, including episodic memory, language fluency, time orientation, visuospatial function, and executive function. Subsequently, FCT efficiencies in differentiating normally cognitive ability from cognitive impairment were explored and compared with that of the Mini-Mental Status Evaluation (MMSE). Equipercentile equating method was utilized to create a crosswalk between scores of the FCT and MMSE. Further, the association of scores of the FCT and MMSE with hippocampal volumes was investigated. Many screening tools are currently available, but no tools meet the four important requirements for widespread use in clinical practice or large-scale epidemiological studies — that is, capture a clinically acceptable range of cognitive domains, take short time to administrate (around 5 minutes), have high accuracy for detecting cognitive impairment, and incorporate visual recall, which is the earliest deficits in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) patients. The FCT is a novel, reliable, and valid cognitive screening test for the detection of dementia at early stages. Journal JKL International LLC Aging and Disease Volume 10, Number 6 URL: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6844584/pdf/ad-10-6-1258.pdf	3	R425.00
Exercise Interventions in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Care: An overview of the evidence and recommendations for implementation Exercise Interventions in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Care: An overview of the evidence and recommendations for implementation Overview The poor physical health of people with mental illness has long been established. A 15–20-year mortality gap arises from factors such as the likelihood of developing noncommunicable diseases, unhealthy lifestyle behaviors, reduced access to and provision of physical health care, and side-effects of medication. This has been labeled an international human rights scandal, since a large proportion of this risk is preventable. In recognition of these disparities, international health bodies have produced guidance to address poor physical health, including the World Health Organization, World Psychiatric Association, and a Lancet Psychiatry Commission. The use of physical activity interventions in mental health care for adults has a large academic evidence base and numerous examples of real-world implementation. However, the use of physical activity within mental health care for children and young people (CYP) has received less attention to date. The key conclusions from this article, suggest there is an increasingly strong evidence base for the benefits of using physical activity interventions to improve, prevent, and manage physical and mental health outcomes in CYP with mental illness. However, more work needs to be done to improve the evidence base, refine its implementation into standard mental health care, and develop strategies for large-scale dissemination of such interventions across various care and cultural contexts. The Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health JCPP Advances	Exercise Interventions in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Care: An overview of the evidence and recommendations for implementation Course Detail Exercise Interventions in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Care: An overview of the evidence and recommendations for implementation R485.00 \| 3 CEUs Add to Cart Online Course Overview The poor physical health of people with mental illness has long been established. A 15–20-year mortality gap arises from factors such as the likelihood of developing noncommunicable diseases, unhealthy lifestyle behaviors, reduced access to and provision of physical health care, and side-effects of medication. This has been labeled an international human rights scandal, since a large proportion of this risk is preventable. In recognition of these disparities, international health bodies have produced guidance to address poor physical health, including the World Health Organization, World Psychiatric Association, and a Lancet Psychiatry Commission. The use of physical activity interventions in mental health care for adults has a large academic evidence base and numerous examples of real-world implementation. However, the use of physical activity within mental health care for children and young people (CYP) has received less attention to date. The key conclusions from this article, suggest there is an increasingly strong evidence base for the benefits of using physical activity interventions to improve, prevent, and manage physical and mental health outcomes in CYP with mental illness. However, more work needs to be done to improve the evidence base, refine its implementation into standard mental health care, and develop strategies for large-scale dissemination of such interventions across various care and cultural contexts. The Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health JCPP Advances	3	R485.00
Implementation of Real-Time Speech Separation Model Using Time-Domain Audio Separation Network (TasNet) and Dual-Path Recurrent Neural Network (DPRNN) Implementation of Real-Time Speech Separation Model Using Time-Domain Audio Separation Network (TasNet) and Dual-Path Recurrent Neural Network (DPRNN) Overview The purpose of this research is to develop a model that can perform real-time speaker independent multi-talker speech separation task in time-domain using Time-Domain Audio Separation Network (TasNet) and Dual-Path Recurrent Neural Network (DPRNN). This research conducted experiments on some RNN architectures, number of batch size, and optimizers as hyperparameters in order to implement TasNet and DPRNN. This research also tried to analyse the impact of these hyperparameters setup on model performance. The expected result of this research was a more accurate model and lower latency to complete speaker independent multi-talker speech separation task in real-time than previous research model Authors Alfian Wijayakusumaa, Davin Reinaldo Gozalia, Anthony Widjajaa, Hanry Ham Journal Procedia Computer Science	Implementation of Real-Time Speech Separation Model Using Time-Domain Audio Separation Network (TasNet) and Dual-Path Recurrent Neural Network (DPRNN) Course Detail Implementation of Real-Time Speech Separation Model Using Time-Domain Audio Separation Network (TasNet) and Dual-Path Recurrent Neural Network (DPRNN) R410.00 \| 3 CEUs Add to Cart Online Course Overview The purpose of this research is to develop a model that can perform real-time speaker independent multi-talker speech separation task in time-domain using Time-Domain Audio Separation Network (TasNet) and Dual-Path Recurrent Neural Network (DPRNN). This research conducted experiments on some RNN architectures, number of batch size, and optimizers as hyperparameters in order to implement TasNet and DPRNN. This research also tried to analyse the impact of these hyperparameters setup on model performance. The expected result of this research was a more accurate model and lower latency to complete speaker independent multi-talker speech separation task in real-time than previous research model Authors Alfian Wijayakusumaa, Davin Reinaldo Gozalia, Anthony Widjajaa, Hanry Ham Journal Procedia Computer Science	3	R410.00
A call to action for the inclusion of ENT/Audiology services in the public health approach to addressing non-communicable diseases in the Pacific Islands A call to action for the inclusion of ENT/Audiology services in the public health approach to addressing non-communicable diseases in the Pacific Islands Overview According to the World Health Organization (WHO), noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are the single largest cause of premature mortality in the Pacific Islands. A major strategy among Pacific nations is the implementation of the WHO Package of Essential Noncommunicable Disease Interventions for Primary Health Care in Low-Resource Settings. Cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and cancers are the major NCDs that may be prevented or managed through modifications in health behaviours such as tobacco use, unhealthy diets, physical inactivity, and the harmful use of alcohol. The development of hearing loss is gradual, and initial hearing difficulties may be attributed to other causes by caregivers, such as lack of attention or poor concentration. Improvements in public health education and inclusion of routine ear/hearing health assessments in the care plan of people living with NCDs should reduce the burden of hearing disability in this population. Auditory rehabilitation services for people living with both NCDs and a hearing disorder should positively contribute to their quality of life, thus further reducing the burden of disability. This commentary argues that a public health approach to reducing permanent hearing impairment should similarly be adopted for adults, specifically through the inclusion of clinical and public health ENT/Audiology services within the existing strategic framework aimed at reducing the burden of NCDs in the Pacific Islands. This approach aligns with the World Report on Hearing which was launched on the March 3, 2021. Using the Pacific Island context as an example, this commentary further contributes to the discussion on prevention/management of NCDs as an avoidable cause of hearing disability among older adults. Authors Annette Kaspar, Sione Pifeleti Journal Public Health in Practice	A call to action for the inclusion of ENT/Audiology services in the public health approach to addressing non-communicable diseases in the Pacific Islands Course Detail A call to action for the inclusion of ENT/Audiology services in the public health approach to addressing non-communicable diseases in the Pacific Islands R435.00 \| 3 CEUs Add to Cart Online Course Overview According to the World Health Organization (WHO), noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are the single largest cause of premature mortality in the Pacific Islands. A major strategy among Pacific nations is the implementation of the WHO Package of Essential Noncommunicable Disease Interventions for Primary Health Care in Low-Resource Settings. Cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and cancers are the major NCDs that may be prevented or managed through modifications in health behaviours such as tobacco use, unhealthy diets, physical inactivity, and the harmful use of alcohol. The development of hearing loss is gradual, and initial hearing difficulties may be attributed to other causes by caregivers, such as lack of attention or poor concentration. Improvements in public health education and inclusion of routine ear/hearing health assessments in the care plan of people living with NCDs should reduce the burden of hearing disability in this population. Auditory rehabilitation services for people living with both NCDs and a hearing disorder should positively contribute to their quality of life, thus further reducing the burden of disability. This commentary argues that a public health approach to reducing permanent hearing impairment should similarly be adopted for adults, specifically through the inclusion of clinical and public health ENT/Audiology services within the existing strategic framework aimed at reducing the burden of NCDs in the Pacific Islands. This approach aligns with the World Report on Hearing which was launched on the March 3, 2021. Using the Pacific Island context as an example, this commentary further contributes to the discussion on prevention/management of NCDs as an avoidable cause of hearing disability among older adults. Authors Annette Kaspar, Sione Pifeleti Journal Public Health in Practice	3	R435.00
Severe Distress – COVID 19 Severe Distress – COVID 19 Overview Since the emergence of the 2019 novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) infection in December 2019, the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has rapidly spread across the globe. The clinical spectrum of patients with COVID-19 ranges from asymptomatic or mild symptoms to critical disease with a high risk of mortality. Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is the illness associated with the novel coronavirus known as severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The virus was initially noted during an outbreak of respiratory illness in the population of Wuhan, the capital of Hubei province, China. The first cases were seen in November 2019, with COVID-19 quickly spreading throughout the city. The World Health Organization (WHO) was notified of the outbreak on December 31, 2019. The cases continued to spread outside of the area and then across the world. COVID-19 was reported as a global health emergency by the end of January 2020. As the worldwide case numbers increased, the WHO declared on March 11, 2020, that COVID-19 had reached the pandemic stage. The virus is now known as the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The disease it causes is called coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). In March 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic.	Severe Distress – COVID 19 Course Detail Severe Distress – COVID 19 R425.00 \| 3 CEUs Add to Cart Online Course Overview Since the emergence of the 2019 novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) infection in December 2019, the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has rapidly spread across the globe. The clinical spectrum of patients with COVID-19 ranges from asymptomatic or mild symptoms to critical disease with a high risk of mortality. Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is the illness associated with the novel coronavirus known as severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The virus was initially noted during an outbreak of respiratory illness in the population of Wuhan, the capital of Hubei province, China. The first cases were seen in November 2019, with COVID-19 quickly spreading throughout the city. The World Health Organization (WHO) was notified of the outbreak on December 31, 2019. The cases continued to spread outside of the area and then across the world. COVID-19 was reported as a global health emergency by the end of January 2020. As the worldwide case numbers increased, the WHO declared on March 11, 2020, that COVID-19 had reached the pandemic stage. The virus is now known as the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The disease it causes is called coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). In March 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic.	3	R425.00
Singing in different rooms: Common or individual adaptation patterns to the acoustic conditions? Singing in different rooms: Common or individual adaptation patterns to the acoustic conditions? Overview: A classical singing performance occurring in different rooms is likely to vary for different reasons. This study investigates to which extent this variation is due to different acoustic conditions. To analyse the performance of four singers rendering four musical pieces in eight different rooms, room acoustical parameters were used to predict musical performance features extracted from recordings based on linear mixed-effects models. Considering the common behaviour of all singers, only a small proportion of the variance in performance can be explained. Instead, rather individual patterns indicate that each singer developed a specific strategy of adaptation to the varying acoustic environment. Authors: Paul Luizard, Jochen Steffens, and Stefan Weinzierl Article: Citation: The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America 147, EL132 (2020); doi: 10.1121/10.0000715	Singing in different rooms: Common or individual adaptation patterns to the acoustic conditions? Course Detail Singing in different rooms: Common or individual adaptation patterns to the acoustic conditions? R410.00 \| 3 CEUs Add to Cart Online Course Overview: A classical singing performance occurring in different rooms is likely to vary for different reasons. This study investigates to which extent this variation is due to different acoustic conditions. To analyse the performance of four singers rendering four musical pieces in eight different rooms, room acoustical parameters were used to predict musical performance features extracted from recordings based on linear mixed-effects models. Considering the common behaviour of all singers, only a small proportion of the variance in performance can be explained. Instead, rather individual patterns indicate that each singer developed a specific strategy of adaptation to the varying acoustic environment. Authors: Paul Luizard, Jochen Steffens, and Stefan Weinzierl Article: Citation: The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America 147, EL132 (2020); doi: 10.1121/10.0000715	3	R410.00
The Effect of Hearing Aid Use on Cognition in Older Adults: Can We Delay Decline or Even Improve Cognitive Function? The Effect of Hearing Aid Use on Cognition in Older Adults: Can We Delay Decline or Even Improve Cognitive Function? Overview: Hearing loss is a modifiable risk factor for dementia in older adults. Whether hearing aid use can delay the onset of cognitive decline is unknown. Participants in this study (aged 62–82 years) were assessed before and 18 months after hearing aid fitting on hearing, cognitive function, speech perception, quality of life, physical activity, loneliness, isolation, mood, and medical health. At baseline, multiple linear regression showed hearing loss and age predicted significantly poorer executive function performance, while tertiary education predicted significantly higher executive function and visual learning performance. At 18 months after hearing aid fitting, speech perception in quiet, self-reported listening disability and quality of life had significantly improved. Group mean scores across the cognitive test battery showed no significant decline, and executive function significantly improved. Authors: Julia Sarant, David Harris, Peter Busby, Paul Maru, Adrian Schembri, Ulrike Lemke and Stefan Launer Article: J. Clin. Med. 2020	The Effect of Hearing Aid Use on Cognition in Older Adults: Can We Delay Decline or Even Improve Cognitive Function? Course Detail The Effect of Hearing Aid Use on Cognition in Older Adults: Can We Delay Decline or Even Improve Cognitive Function? R380.00 \| 3 CEUs Add to Cart Online Course Overview: Hearing loss is a modifiable risk factor for dementia in older adults. Whether hearing aid use can delay the onset of cognitive decline is unknown. Participants in this study (aged 62–82 years) were assessed before and 18 months after hearing aid fitting on hearing, cognitive function, speech perception, quality of life, physical activity, loneliness, isolation, mood, and medical health. At baseline, multiple linear regression showed hearing loss and age predicted significantly poorer executive function performance, while tertiary education predicted significantly higher executive function and visual learning performance. At 18 months after hearing aid fitting, speech perception in quiet, self-reported listening disability and quality of life had significantly improved. Group mean scores across the cognitive test battery showed no significant decline, and executive function significantly improved. Authors: Julia Sarant, David Harris, Peter Busby, Paul Maru, Adrian Schembri, Ulrike Lemke and Stefan Launer Article: J. Clin. Med. 2020	3	R380.00
Mixed-methods research: A tutorial for speech-language therapists and audiologists in South Africa Mixed-methods research: A tutorial for speech-language therapists and audiologists in South Africa Overview The aim of this tutorial is to increase awareness of the value of MMR, especially for readers less familiar with this research approach. A literature review was conducted to provide an overview of the key issues in MMR. The tutorial discusses the various issues to be considered in the critical appraisal of MMR, followed by an explanation of the process of conducting MMR. A critical review describes the strengths and challenges in MMR. MMR is less commonly used or published in the fields of speech-language therapy and audiology. Researchers, SLTs and audiologists are encouraged to make use of MMR to address the complex research issues in the multicultural, multifaceted South African context. It was concluded that MMR makes an important contribution to the understanding of individuals with communication disorders, and in turn, researchers in the two disciplinary fields of speech-language therapy and audiology can contribute to the development of this research approach. MMR is well suited to the complexity of South African contexts and its populations, as it can provide multiple perspectives of a topic. Acknowledgement Authors Anna-Marie Wium and Brenda Louw Journal South African Journal of Communication Disorders	Mixed-methods research: A tutorial for speech-language therapists and audiologists in South Africa Course Detail Mixed-methods research: A tutorial for speech-language therapists and audiologists in South Africa R410.00 \| 3 CEUs Add to Cart Online Course Overview The aim of this tutorial is to increase awareness of the value of MMR, especially for readers less familiar with this research approach. A literature review was conducted to provide an overview of the key issues in MMR. The tutorial discusses the various issues to be considered in the critical appraisal of MMR, followed by an explanation of the process of conducting MMR. A critical review describes the strengths and challenges in MMR. MMR is less commonly used or published in the fields of speech-language therapy and audiology. Researchers, SLTs and audiologists are encouraged to make use of MMR to address the complex research issues in the multicultural, multifaceted South African context. It was concluded that MMR makes an important contribution to the understanding of individuals with communication disorders, and in turn, researchers in the two disciplinary fields of speech-language therapy and audiology can contribute to the development of this research approach. MMR is well suited to the complexity of South African contexts and its populations, as it can provide multiple perspectives of a topic. Acknowledgement Authors Anna-Marie Wium and Brenda Louw Journal South African Journal of Communication Disorders	3	R410.00

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Medical Ethics: Universal Ethics: The Principles Medical Ethics: Universal Ethics: The Principles Overview Moral Universalism is the belief that there is a universal ethic applicable to all people, transcending cultural and personal differences. Ancient philosophers like Plato and Aristotle, as well as religions such as Christianity and Islam, support the idea of a universal system of morality. The 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Sustainable Development Goals are modern examples of efforts to apply universal ethics globally. Universal Ethics influences initiatives like National Health Insurance and drives interventions by organizations like the World Health Organization. Author Harry Rosen	Medical Ethics: Universal Ethics: The Principles Course Detail Medical Ethics: Universal Ethics: The Principles R550.00 \| 3 CEUs Add to Cart Online Course Overview Moral Universalism is the belief that there is a universal ethic applicable to all people, transcending cultural and personal differences. Ancient philosophers like Plato and Aristotle, as well as religions such as Christianity and Islam, support the idea of a universal system of morality. The 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Sustainable Development Goals are modern examples of efforts to apply universal ethics globally. Universal Ethics influences initiatives like National Health Insurance and drives interventions by organizations like the World Health Organization. Author Harry Rosen	3	R550.00
Medical Ethics: Ethical Considerations for Older Adults Medical Ethics: Ethical Considerations for Older Adults Overview This article conjointly presents an outline of ethical considerations among older adults by addressing policy choices, quick and prospects to adapt to population aging, and provides the list of schemes and programs that support to older adults and their families. It concludes with the necessity to require care for the older population which will be very helpful for future research in this area. It also helps to know the timely action required from the part of government, non-public corporations, researchers and the general population. The objectives of this paper are to review ethical considerations among older adults through detailing elderly care and ethical issues on health care services for the elderly and to examine the adequacy of the existing health care services and policies provided to the elderly people. A review of relevant literature was performed to elaborate the ethical considerations among older population. According to the law and medical ethics in older people, there were several considerations that need to carry out in the service of the elderly care, those are ethical principles and emotional difficulties associated with living with chronic conditions. The requirement to extend older adults’ access to psychological state support is well acknowledged in recent reports, notably within the case of older adults with chronic conditions. Journal Nusantara Journal of Behavioral and Social Science.	Medical Ethics: Ethical Considerations for Older Adults Course Detail Medical Ethics: Ethical Considerations for Older Adults R485.00 \| 3 CEUs Add to Cart Online Course Overview This article conjointly presents an outline of ethical considerations among older adults by addressing policy choices, quick and prospects to adapt to population aging, and provides the list of schemes and programs that support to older adults and their families. It concludes with the necessity to require care for the older population which will be very helpful for future research in this area. It also helps to know the timely action required from the part of government, non-public corporations, researchers and the general population. The objectives of this paper are to review ethical considerations among older adults through detailing elderly care and ethical issues on health care services for the elderly and to examine the adequacy of the existing health care services and policies provided to the elderly people. A review of relevant literature was performed to elaborate the ethical considerations among older population. According to the law and medical ethics in older people, there were several considerations that need to carry out in the service of the elderly care, those are ethical principles and emotional difficulties associated with living with chronic conditions. The requirement to extend older adults’ access to psychological state support is well acknowledged in recent reports, notably within the case of older adults with chronic conditions. Journal Nusantara Journal of Behavioral and Social Science.	3	R485.00
Medical Ethics: Charge it Right: The Ethics of Billing Medical Ethics: Charge it Right: The Ethics of Billing Overview In the realm of economics and finance, the act of charging fees is often seen as a straightforward transactional necessity. However, when viewed through the lens of ethics, it becomes a complex subject that intertwines with the moral fabric of society. The concept of a moral compass in this context refers to the guiding principles and values that govern the fairness and justification of levies and fees. It's not merely about the cost, but the value, transparency, and impact these charges have on individuals and the broader community. The following are principles to consider: This article places emphasis on the basic principles of the competition laws as well as balance billing vis a vis split billing. The moral compass of charging fees is not fixed; it is dynamic and varies across industries, cultures, and individual perspectives. It requires a careful balance of ethical considerations, market demands, and regulatory frameworks. As society evolves, so too does the dialogue around the ethics of levies and fees, making it a perpetual topic of discussion for consumers, businesses, and regulators alike. The following are basic principles to be noted, related to both the charging of fees and use of codes. Author Harry Rosen	Medical Ethics: Charge it Right: The Ethics of Billing Course Detail Medical Ethics: Charge it Right: The Ethics of Billing R550.00 \| 3 CEUs Add to Cart Online Course Overview In the realm of economics and finance, the act of charging fees is often seen as a straightforward transactional necessity. However, when viewed through the lens of ethics, it becomes a complex subject that intertwines with the moral fabric of society. The concept of a moral compass in this context refers to the guiding principles and values that govern the fairness and justification of levies and fees. It's not merely about the cost, but the value, transparency, and impact these charges have on individuals and the broader community. The following are principles to consider: This article places emphasis on the basic principles of the competition laws as well as balance billing vis a vis split billing. The moral compass of charging fees is not fixed; it is dynamic and varies across industries, cultures, and individual perspectives. It requires a careful balance of ethical considerations, market demands, and regulatory frameworks. As society evolves, so too does the dialogue around the ethics of levies and fees, making it a perpetual topic of discussion for consumers, businesses, and regulators alike. The following are basic principles to be noted, related to both the charging of fees and use of codes. Author Harry Rosen	3	R550.00
Medical Ethics: Ethical Dilemmas Experienced by School Psychologists in South Africa Medical Ethics: Ethical Dilemmas Experienced by School Psychologists in South Africa Overview School psychologists often face complex ethical and legal issues in their work, which become more challenging as the needs of students and school systems evolve. When faced with ethical dilemmas, it can be difficult for school psychologists to determine the best course of action, particularly when there is no clear solution. Psychologists perform many roles within the school system, but their primary responsibility is to protect the rights and welfare of the children they serve (Boccio, 2015). The profession’s ethical and legal mandates must be upheld when determining how best to meet clients’ needs. Ethical codes are informed by philosophical frameworks that guide appropriate professional behaviour and decision-making in an ideal world. They apply broad ethical principles and specific rules to the problems that arise in professional practice in “doing the right thing.” Furthermore, ethical codes play a crucial role in the psychology profession. They not only lend credibility to the profession but also help psychologists understand their expected behaviours (McCleary & Dawes, 2023). By following these codes, psychologists can ensure that the parties involved, such as children, parents, schools, and psychologists, are protected and that their well-being is prioritized (Lasseret al., 2013). The codes thus act as a compass, guiding appropriate professional behaviour, informing ethical decision-making, and safeguarding the clients This study explored the ethical dilemmas experienced by psychologists working in South African schools in the Western Cape. The aim was to understand the ethical landscape in which they operate. The study highlights the complex context in which school psychologists navigate ethical issues and their impact on the types of dilemmas they face. Finally, suggestions are provided for training and practical application. Journal International Journal of School and Educational Psychology	Medical Ethics: Ethical Dilemmas Experienced by School Psychologists in South Africa Course Detail Medical Ethics: Ethical Dilemmas Experienced by School Psychologists in South Africa R465.00 \| 3 CEUs Add to Cart Online Course Overview School psychologists often face complex ethical and legal issues in their work, which become more challenging as the needs of students and school systems evolve. When faced with ethical dilemmas, it can be difficult for school psychologists to determine the best course of action, particularly when there is no clear solution. Psychologists perform many roles within the school system, but their primary responsibility is to protect the rights and welfare of the children they serve (Boccio, 2015). The profession’s ethical and legal mandates must be upheld when determining how best to meet clients’ needs. Ethical codes are informed by philosophical frameworks that guide appropriate professional behaviour and decision-making in an ideal world. They apply broad ethical principles and specific rules to the problems that arise in professional practice in “doing the right thing.” Furthermore, ethical codes play a crucial role in the psychology profession. They not only lend credibility to the profession but also help psychologists understand their expected behaviours (McCleary & Dawes, 2023). By following these codes, psychologists can ensure that the parties involved, such as children, parents, schools, and psychologists, are protected and that their well-being is prioritized (Lasseret al., 2013). The codes thus act as a compass, guiding appropriate professional behaviour, informing ethical decision-making, and safeguarding the clients This study explored the ethical dilemmas experienced by psychologists working in South African schools in the Western Cape. The aim was to understand the ethical landscape in which they operate. The study highlights the complex context in which school psychologists navigate ethical issues and their impact on the types of dilemmas they face. Finally, suggestions are provided for training and practical application. Journal International Journal of School and Educational Psychology	3	R465.00
Medical Ethics: Ethical Issues in Schizophrenia Medical Ethics: Ethical Issues in Schizophrenia Overview The schizophrenia spectrum disorders are defined by abnormalities in one or more of the following domains: delusions, hallucinations, disorganized thinking (speech), grossly disorganized or abnormal motor behaviour (including catatonia), and negative symptoms (1). Associated with significant social and occupational dysfunction, schizophrenia is arguably one of the most debilitating diagnoses an individual can have. Schizophrenia can be a devastating illness, not only through its effects on the individual patient’s functioning and quality of life but also through its effect on the individual’s core personality and unique characteristics. In addition, because patients with schizophrenia commonly lack insight into their disorder and/or their need for treatment, patients and their families may struggle to obtain appropriate, comprehensive, and ongoing care. Journal: Focus Volume 18 Issue 4	Medical Ethics: Ethical Issues in Schizophrenia Course Detail Medical Ethics: Ethical Issues in Schizophrenia R495.00 \| 3 CEUs Add to Cart Online Course Overview The schizophrenia spectrum disorders are defined by abnormalities in one or more of the following domains: delusions, hallucinations, disorganized thinking (speech), grossly disorganized or abnormal motor behaviour (including catatonia), and negative symptoms (1). Associated with significant social and occupational dysfunction, schizophrenia is arguably one of the most debilitating diagnoses an individual can have. Schizophrenia can be a devastating illness, not only through its effects on the individual patient’s functioning and quality of life but also through its effect on the individual’s core personality and unique characteristics. In addition, because patients with schizophrenia commonly lack insight into their disorder and/or their need for treatment, patients and their families may struggle to obtain appropriate, comprehensive, and ongoing care. Journal: Focus Volume 18 Issue 4	3	R495.00
Medical Ethics: Ethical and Legal Issues in Psychotherapy Medical Ethics: Ethical and Legal Issues in Psychotherapy Overview Psychotherapeutic interventions are part and parcel of the management of various psychiatric disorders. Pharmacotherapy for most psychiatric disorders is often combined with psychotherapy to improve the overall outcome. Over the years, different types (Psychoanalytic, Cognitive Behaviour, Family, Interpersonal, Supportive, Eclectic, and Brief therapies) and different schools of psychotherapy have emerged and the modality of carrying out psychotherapy has also changed from in person psychotherapy to e therapy. E therapies are being carried out by using synchronous and asynchronous methods. Despite all this, it is evident that there are certain common ingredients for all kinds of psychotherapies. Multiple efforts have been made to define psychotherapy. However, till today the definition of psychotherapy given by Wolberg is comprehensive, which defines it as “a treatment, by psychological means, of problems of an emotional nature in which a trained person deliberately establishes a professional relationship with the patient with the objective of removing, modifying or retarding existing symptoms; mediating disturbed patterns of behaviour and promoting positive personality growth and development.” The basic aim of these guidelines is to establish minimum ethical standards for practice of psychotherapy by the psychiatrists Journal Indian Journal of Psychiatry	Medical Ethics: Ethical and Legal Issues in Psychotherapy Course Detail Medical Ethics: Ethical and Legal Issues in Psychotherapy R485.00 \| 3 CEUs Add to Cart Online Course Overview Psychotherapeutic interventions are part and parcel of the management of various psychiatric disorders. Pharmacotherapy for most psychiatric disorders is often combined with psychotherapy to improve the overall outcome. Over the years, different types (Psychoanalytic, Cognitive Behaviour, Family, Interpersonal, Supportive, Eclectic, and Brief therapies) and different schools of psychotherapy have emerged and the modality of carrying out psychotherapy has also changed from in person psychotherapy to e therapy. E therapies are being carried out by using synchronous and asynchronous methods. Despite all this, it is evident that there are certain common ingredients for all kinds of psychotherapies. Multiple efforts have been made to define psychotherapy. However, till today the definition of psychotherapy given by Wolberg is comprehensive, which defines it as “a treatment, by psychological means, of problems of an emotional nature in which a trained person deliberately establishes a professional relationship with the patient with the objective of removing, modifying or retarding existing symptoms; mediating disturbed patterns of behaviour and promoting positive personality growth and development.” The basic aim of these guidelines is to establish minimum ethical standards for practice of psychotherapy by the psychiatrists Journal Indian Journal of Psychiatry	3	R485.00
Medical Ethics: The Delinquent Patient Medical Ethics: The Delinquent Patient Patients are the lifeblood of a practice, considering that no practice can survive without patients. If you have a service that no patient is willing to pay for, you will never have a stable practice. Patients pay the bills and provide opportunities for your practice to grow. However, sometimes patients are encountered in practice, who make the lives of the practitioner and staff miserable. Difficult patients can leave you and your staff angry, empty, and frustrated. The way difficult patients are handled will define the quality of the patient experience. Not knowing how to deal with difficult patients may lead to low staff morale, low patient volume and a damaged practice reputation. At times, managing difficult patients can hinder your ability to get your work done. But if handling difficult patients is seen as an opportunity rather than trouble, you may find that you can strengthen your patient service skills while retaining their business. Practicing medicine in your own private practice requires a fine balance between caring for patients and running a business. Harry Rosen	Medical Ethics: The Delinquent Patient Course Detail Medical Ethics: The Delinquent Patient R480.00 \| 3 CEUs Add to Cart Online Course Patients are the lifeblood of a practice, considering that no practice can survive without patients. If you have a service that no patient is willing to pay for, you will never have a stable practice. Patients pay the bills and provide opportunities for your practice to grow. However, sometimes patients are encountered in practice, who make the lives of the practitioner and staff miserable. Difficult patients can leave you and your staff angry, empty, and frustrated. The way difficult patients are handled will define the quality of the patient experience. Not knowing how to deal with difficult patients may lead to low staff morale, low patient volume and a damaged practice reputation. At times, managing difficult patients can hinder your ability to get your work done. But if handling difficult patients is seen as an opportunity rather than trouble, you may find that you can strengthen your patient service skills while retaining their business. Practicing medicine in your own private practice requires a fine balance between caring for patients and running a business. Harry Rosen	3	R480.00
Medical Ethics: Embelishment and Exaggeration in Practice Medical Ethics: Embelishment and Exaggeration in Practice Overview “I am so hungry I could eat a horse.” “This ice cream is out of this world.” Exaggeration is common in everyday language, and phrases such as those stated above are well known. Embellishing stories about one's accomplishments or qualifications, whether by exaggeration or misstatement, is part of human nature, experts say, and almost everyone is guilty of it at one time or another. Left unchecked, however, exaggerations that seemed innocuous at first can result in serious, potentially career-ending consequences. Thanks to the Internet, it is easier than ever to get caught in an exaggeration, experts and others note. But the temptation to embellish has also never been greater, as recession-weary workers feel pressured to justify their worth and a 24-hour news cycle demands that leaders have an immediate, sound-bite-ready answer for everything. If you are prone to exaggeration, however, this could mean that you habitually overstate the truth. This article examines exaggeration in all its guises but with a particular reference to the risks and responsibilities of a health care provider. Harry Rosen	Medical Ethics: Embelishment and Exaggeration in Practice Course Detail Medical Ethics: Embelishment and Exaggeration in Practice R485.00 \| 3 CEUs Add to Cart Online Course Overview “I am so hungry I could eat a horse.” “This ice cream is out of this world.” Exaggeration is common in everyday language, and phrases such as those stated above are well known. Embellishing stories about one's accomplishments or qualifications, whether by exaggeration or misstatement, is part of human nature, experts say, and almost everyone is guilty of it at one time or another. Left unchecked, however, exaggerations that seemed innocuous at first can result in serious, potentially career-ending consequences. Thanks to the Internet, it is easier than ever to get caught in an exaggeration, experts and others note. But the temptation to embellish has also never been greater, as recession-weary workers feel pressured to justify their worth and a 24-hour news cycle demands that leaders have an immediate, sound-bite-ready answer for everything. If you are prone to exaggeration, however, this could mean that you habitually overstate the truth. This article examines exaggeration in all its guises but with a particular reference to the risks and responsibilities of a health care provider. Harry Rosen	3	R485.00
Medical Ethics: Ethical Challenges: Beyond Covid Medical Ethics: Ethical Challenges: Beyond Covid Overview “Ethical challenges will intensify as the pandemic wanes”. The disruptions caused by COVID-19 have heightened the risk of unethical behaviour in different sectors, including in healthcare, where trust is our lifeblood. We’ve seen an outbreak of misinformation during the pandemic, ranging from fake cures, false claims, and harmful health advice. We’ve seen bad-acting opportunists take advantage to trade illegitimate or non-compliant products. For the past two and a half years, the world has been duly tested by the challenges resulting primarily from the COVID-19 pandemic. In response, health care providers have shown tremendous resilience. However, as jurisdictions around the world progressed toward a more hopeful future, the ethical challenges health care providers face are far from over. In fact, they might intensify. As the pandemic fades, but taking cognisance of continued threats such as the ‘5th and 6th wave’ in South Africa, many entities as well as individuals will be eager to demonstrate their potential by posting quick wins and an accelerating recovery. Others will continue to navigate the intricacies of government support schemes, and, as those taper, some entities will find themselves on the brink of insolvency. Just as the economic impacts of this crisis unfolded in an uneven and unpredictable manner around the world, so too will recovery efforts. Health care providers must anticipate a continued period of heightened uncertainty and prioritize their ethical responsibilities all the more. Harry Rosen	Medical Ethics: Ethical Challenges: Beyond Covid Course Detail Medical Ethics: Ethical Challenges: Beyond Covid R425.00 \| 3 CEUs Add to Cart Online Course Overview “Ethical challenges will intensify as the pandemic wanes”. The disruptions caused by COVID-19 have heightened the risk of unethical behaviour in different sectors, including in healthcare, where trust is our lifeblood. We’ve seen an outbreak of misinformation during the pandemic, ranging from fake cures, false claims, and harmful health advice. We’ve seen bad-acting opportunists take advantage to trade illegitimate or non-compliant products. For the past two and a half years, the world has been duly tested by the challenges resulting primarily from the COVID-19 pandemic. In response, health care providers have shown tremendous resilience. However, as jurisdictions around the world progressed toward a more hopeful future, the ethical challenges health care providers face are far from over. In fact, they might intensify. As the pandemic fades, but taking cognisance of continued threats such as the ‘5th and 6th wave’ in South Africa, many entities as well as individuals will be eager to demonstrate their potential by posting quick wins and an accelerating recovery. Others will continue to navigate the intricacies of government support schemes, and, as those taper, some entities will find themselves on the brink of insolvency. Just as the economic impacts of this crisis unfolded in an uneven and unpredictable manner around the world, so too will recovery efforts. Health care providers must anticipate a continued period of heightened uncertainty and prioritize their ethical responsibilities all the more. Harry Rosen	3	R425.00
Medical Ethics: The Rule of Law in Turbulent Times Medical Ethics: The Rule of Law in Turbulent Times Overview Primarily, as a result of the advent of Covid, planet Earth has been thrown off its axis. South Africa is no exception, with the added aggravation and devastation due to looting, floods, etc. The consequences to practitioners, practice staff, families and patients have been immeasurable. Within this turmoil, there have been an avalanche of diverse factors and forces introduced into the healthcare arena, that, in way or another, impact or have the potential to impact on practices. These factors are discussed in this study. Harry Rosen	Medical Ethics: The Rule of Law in Turbulent Times Course Detail Medical Ethics: The Rule of Law in Turbulent Times R485.00 \| 3 CEUs Add to Cart Online Course Overview Primarily, as a result of the advent of Covid, planet Earth has been thrown off its axis. South Africa is no exception, with the added aggravation and devastation due to looting, floods, etc. The consequences to practitioners, practice staff, families and patients have been immeasurable. Within this turmoil, there have been an avalanche of diverse factors and forces introduced into the healthcare arena, that, in way or another, impact or have the potential to impact on practices. These factors are discussed in this study. Harry Rosen	3	R485.00
Medical Ethics: Ethical Pitfalls in Practice Medical Ethics: Ethical Pitfalls in Practice Overview We live in a world where we face challenges daily. In technical terms, Ethical Pitfalls relate to that field of research, within the ambit of behavioural ethics , which focuses on how people behave when they're confronted with dilemmas and respond in ways that contradict their values, without even knowing they're doing it. In essence, the conduct of practitioners or staff may knowingly or unknowingly transgress existing ethical boundaries. In practical terms, when an activity in a practice environment conflicts with moral human principles and affects individuals involved working within the practice, it becomes an ethical issue. While regulator-enforced rules can hold employees and employers accountable for lawbreaking conduct, they can't entirely prevent individuals from acting unethically. Thus, it is the responsibility of the practice owner to address ethical concerns and establish clear guidelines. This coursed discusses this ethical issue. Harry Rosen	Medical Ethics: Ethical Pitfalls in Practice Course Detail Medical Ethics: Ethical Pitfalls in Practice R465.00 \| 3 CEUs Add to Cart Online Course Overview We live in a world where we face challenges daily. In technical terms, Ethical Pitfalls relate to that field of research, within the ambit of behavioural ethics , which focuses on how people behave when they're confronted with dilemmas and respond in ways that contradict their values, without even knowing they're doing it. In essence, the conduct of practitioners or staff may knowingly or unknowingly transgress existing ethical boundaries. In practical terms, when an activity in a practice environment conflicts with moral human principles and affects individuals involved working within the practice, it becomes an ethical issue. While regulator-enforced rules can hold employees and employers accountable for lawbreaking conduct, they can't entirely prevent individuals from acting unethically. Thus, it is the responsibility of the practice owner to address ethical concerns and establish clear guidelines. This coursed discusses this ethical issue. Harry Rosen	3	R465.00
Medical Ethics - Ethics in Practice Medical Ethics - Ethics in Practice Overview Ethical issues in a practice environment can be a difficult challenge to navigate for any practice owner. Though there are laws and statutes that exist to hold workers and employers accountable, these alone do not entirely deter employees from behaving unethically. Avoiding ethical issues in the practice always starts with top management. Providing clearly written policies and processes that ensure those policies are both acknowledged and adhered to, can ensure transparency and ethical practices are applied. To effectively detect and, most importantly, deter ethical issues in practice from surfacing in your organization, there are several everyday efforts you can take. Be sure to communicate and enforce a robust code of ethics when making decisions and ask the same of your employees. Remain aware of the discrimination laws that exist in your region. Stay informed on the rules that impact your industry, and ensure your organization is acting in compliance with those regulations. Collaborate with accountants, maintaining transparency and honesty in your financial reports. Be present in your company, making sure your organization and employees alike are always doing the right and ethical thing. Authors Harry Rosen	Medical Ethics - Ethics in Practice Course Detail Medical Ethics - Ethics in Practice R460.00 \| 3 CEUs Add to Cart Online Course Overview Ethical issues in a practice environment can be a difficult challenge to navigate for any practice owner. Though there are laws and statutes that exist to hold workers and employers accountable, these alone do not entirely deter employees from behaving unethically. Avoiding ethical issues in the practice always starts with top management. Providing clearly written policies and processes that ensure those policies are both acknowledged and adhered to, can ensure transparency and ethical practices are applied. To effectively detect and, most importantly, deter ethical issues in practice from surfacing in your organization, there are several everyday efforts you can take. Be sure to communicate and enforce a robust code of ethics when making decisions and ask the same of your employees. Remain aware of the discrimination laws that exist in your region. Stay informed on the rules that impact your industry, and ensure your organization is acting in compliance with those regulations. Collaborate with accountants, maintaining transparency and honesty in your financial reports. Be present in your company, making sure your organization and employees alike are always doing the right and ethical thing. Authors Harry Rosen	3	R460.00
Medical Ethics: Professional Practice: A Moral Enterprise Medical Ethics: Professional Practice: A Moral Enterprise Overview Practice as a health care professional is based upon a relationship of mutual trust between patients and health care practitioners. From the perspective of the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA), to be a good health care practitioner, requires a life-long commitment to sound professional and ethical practices and an overriding dedication to the interests of one’s fellow human beings and society. In essence, the practice of health care professions is considered a moral enterprise. In this spirit the HPCSA presents ethical guidelines to guide and direct the practice of health care practitioners, primarily to protect the public. These guidelines form an integral part of the standards of professional conduct against which a complaint of professional misconduct is evaluated. Conducting business ethically is critical to a company’s success in the marketplace. Customers, suppliers and employees will not support a company that is involved in fraudulent, dishonest or unethical practices. Setting high standards of integrity in business relations and promoting their adherence by employees will enable the company to merit the confidence and support of its customers and the public at large. Author Harry Rosen	Medical Ethics: Professional Practice: A Moral Enterprise Course Detail Medical Ethics: Professional Practice: A Moral Enterprise R425.00 \| 3 CEUs Add to Cart Online Course Overview Practice as a health care professional is based upon a relationship of mutual trust between patients and health care practitioners. From the perspective of the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA), to be a good health care practitioner, requires a life-long commitment to sound professional and ethical practices and an overriding dedication to the interests of one’s fellow human beings and society. In essence, the practice of health care professions is considered a moral enterprise. In this spirit the HPCSA presents ethical guidelines to guide and direct the practice of health care practitioners, primarily to protect the public. These guidelines form an integral part of the standards of professional conduct against which a complaint of professional misconduct is evaluated. Conducting business ethically is critical to a company’s success in the marketplace. Customers, suppliers and employees will not support a company that is involved in fraudulent, dishonest or unethical practices. Setting high standards of integrity in business relations and promoting their adherence by employees will enable the company to merit the confidence and support of its customers and the public at large. Author Harry Rosen	3	R425.00
Medical Ethics: Ethical frameworks for complex medical decision making in older patients: A narrative review Medical Ethics: Ethical frameworks for complex medical decision making in older patients: A narrative review Overview With an ageing population, physicians are more and more faced with complex medical and moral situations. Medical professional guidelines are often of limited use in these cases. To assist the decision-making process, several ethical frameworks have been proposed. Ethical frameworks are analytical tools that are designed to assist physicians and other involved healthcare workers in complex moral decision-making situations. Most frameworks are step-by-step plans that can be followed chronologically during moral case deliberations. Some of these step-by-step plans provide specific moral guidance as to what would constitute a morally acceptable conclusion, while others do not. In this narrative review we will present and discuss the ethical frameworks used for medically complex situations in older people that have been proposed in literature. Twenty-three studies were included in the review, containing seventeen different frameworks. Twenty studies described step-by-step-frameworks, with the number of steps varying from three to twelve. In four studies suggestions were made as how to balance conflicting moral values. Ethical frameworks are meant to assist healthcare professionals who are faced with morally complex decisions in older patients. In our view, these frameworks should contain a step-by-step plan, moral values and an approach to balancing moral values. Acknowledgements: Authors Rozemarijn Lidewij van Bruchem-Visser, Gert van Dijk, Inez de Beaufort, Francesco Mattace-Raso Journal Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics	Medical Ethics: Ethical frameworks for complex medical decision making in older patients: A narrative review Course Detail Medical Ethics: Ethical frameworks for complex medical decision making in older patients: A narrative review R465.00 \| 3 CEUs Add to Cart Online Course Overview With an ageing population, physicians are more and more faced with complex medical and moral situations. Medical professional guidelines are often of limited use in these cases. To assist the decision-making process, several ethical frameworks have been proposed. Ethical frameworks are analytical tools that are designed to assist physicians and other involved healthcare workers in complex moral decision-making situations. Most frameworks are step-by-step plans that can be followed chronologically during moral case deliberations. Some of these step-by-step plans provide specific moral guidance as to what would constitute a morally acceptable conclusion, while others do not. In this narrative review we will present and discuss the ethical frameworks used for medically complex situations in older people that have been proposed in literature. Twenty-three studies were included in the review, containing seventeen different frameworks. Twenty studies described step-by-step-frameworks, with the number of steps varying from three to twelve. In four studies suggestions were made as how to balance conflicting moral values. Ethical frameworks are meant to assist healthcare professionals who are faced with morally complex decisions in older patients. In our view, these frameworks should contain a step-by-step plan, moral values and an approach to balancing moral values. Acknowledgements: Authors Rozemarijn Lidewij van Bruchem-Visser, Gert van Dijk, Inez de Beaufort, Francesco Mattace-Raso Journal Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics	3	R465.00
Medical Ethics: Ethics in Practice -The Obligations that Define a Profession Medical Ethics: Ethics in Practice -The Obligations that Define a Profession Overview The use of the word ‘profession’ has expanded so far beyond its original meaning that a clear definition has become obscured and marred by colloquial usage. It is not uncommon to find the term ‘professional’ misused to describe sportsmen, tradesmen and even politicians. Yet, when we speak about a ‘professional’ there is a tacit understanding that only individuals engaged in certain occupations belong to that category: doctors, lawyers, teachers. A fundamental distinction between a profession and any other occupation, is that individuals engaged in a profession have an ethical obligation to whomever they provide their services. In other words, a profession is required to have a Code of Ethics. Unlike laws and regulations, which are prescriptive and rigid, the principles of ethics are flexible and how they are applied depends on the individual practitioner. It is these responsibilities and expectations that are the hallmarks of a profession. Author Harry Rosen	Medical Ethics: Ethics in Practice -The Obligations that Define a Profession Course Detail Medical Ethics: Ethics in Practice -The Obligations that Define a Profession R485.00 \| 3 CEUs Add to Cart Online Course Overview The use of the word ‘profession’ has expanded so far beyond its original meaning that a clear definition has become obscured and marred by colloquial usage. It is not uncommon to find the term ‘professional’ misused to describe sportsmen, tradesmen and even politicians. Yet, when we speak about a ‘professional’ there is a tacit understanding that only individuals engaged in certain occupations belong to that category: doctors, lawyers, teachers. A fundamental distinction between a profession and any other occupation, is that individuals engaged in a profession have an ethical obligation to whomever they provide their services. In other words, a profession is required to have a Code of Ethics. Unlike laws and regulations, which are prescriptive and rigid, the principles of ethics are flexible and how they are applied depends on the individual practitioner. It is these responsibilities and expectations that are the hallmarks of a profession. Author Harry Rosen	3	R485.00
Medical Ethics: Social Media Violations Medical Ethics: Social Media Violations “I remember when Blackberry and Apple were just fruits.” Overview In practical terms, social media increase connectivity and is one of the fastest growing industries in the world. Social media are forms of electronic communication (such as websites for social networking and microblogging) through which users create online communities to share information, ideas, personal messages, and other content (such as videos) Businesses large and small are turning to social media as an outreach to potential customers worldwide, to advertise their products and services, and to engage with customers. In recent times we have seen how social signals are becoming an important part of search engine optimization. There is no doubt that a well- planned social media strategy has the potential to make or take down a brand. For example, Lady Gaga (personal branding) quickly became a smash hit, and social media played a major role in her rise to stardom. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and all other social media websites are great communication tools. After all, they help us be connected to people from all over the world. However, if poorly managed they can cause huge damage. Author Harry Rosen	Medical Ethics: Social Media Violations Course Detail Medical Ethics: Social Media Violations R465.00 \| 3 CEUs Add to Cart Online Course “I remember when Blackberry and Apple were just fruits.” Overview In practical terms, social media increase connectivity and is one of the fastest growing industries in the world. Social media are forms of electronic communication (such as websites for social networking and microblogging) through which users create online communities to share information, ideas, personal messages, and other content (such as videos) Businesses large and small are turning to social media as an outreach to potential customers worldwide, to advertise their products and services, and to engage with customers. In recent times we have seen how social signals are becoming an important part of search engine optimization. There is no doubt that a well- planned social media strategy has the potential to make or take down a brand. For example, Lady Gaga (personal branding) quickly became a smash hit, and social media played a major role in her rise to stardom. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and all other social media websites are great communication tools. After all, they help us be connected to people from all over the world. However, if poorly managed they can cause huge damage. Author Harry Rosen	3	R465.00
Medical Ethics: Ethical Guidelines to Social Media Medical Ethics: Ethical Guidelines to Social Media Overview This guideline was developed to help health practitioners understand their obligations when using Social Media. The guideline applies to all health practitioners registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa Social Media describes the online tools and electronic platforms that people use to share content such as opinions, information, photos, videos, and audio. The use of Social Media is expanding rapidly as individuals and organisations are embracing user-generated content through social networks, internet forums and personal blogs. Health professionals need to be aware that there are potential risks involved in the sharing of information via Social Media, even if the consequences are unintended. A key objective of the HPCSA and its Professional Boards is to guide the profession and protect the public. Some health practitioners may find Social Media beneficial as it allows them to keep updated on the latest healthcare developments through reputable user generated content. Acknowledgement Journal: Ethical and Professional Rules of the Health Professions Council of South Africa	Medical Ethics: Ethical Guidelines to Social Media Course Detail Medical Ethics: Ethical Guidelines to Social Media R425.00 \| 3 CEUs Add to Cart Online Course Overview This guideline was developed to help health practitioners understand their obligations when using Social Media. The guideline applies to all health practitioners registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa Social Media describes the online tools and electronic platforms that people use to share content such as opinions, information, photos, videos, and audio. The use of Social Media is expanding rapidly as individuals and organisations are embracing user-generated content through social networks, internet forums and personal blogs. Health professionals need to be aware that there are potential risks involved in the sharing of information via Social Media, even if the consequences are unintended. A key objective of the HPCSA and its Professional Boards is to guide the profession and protect the public. Some health practitioners may find Social Media beneficial as it allows them to keep updated on the latest healthcare developments through reputable user generated content. Acknowledgement Journal: Ethical and Professional Rules of the Health Professions Council of South Africa	3	R425.00
Medical Ethics: Ethical Guidelines for the Withholding and Withdrawing of Treatment Medical Ethics: Ethical Guidelines for the Withholding and Withdrawing of Treatment Overview Health care practitioners have a responsibility to make the care of their patients their first concern. The guidance in these guidelines is intended to provide an ethical framework of good practice for health care practitioners in circumstances where they are faced with making a decision on whether to withhold or withdraw life-prolonging treatment. It takes account of existing law in this area, that allowing for withholding and withdrawing of life sustaining treatments and that which prohibits killing, active euthanasia, and assisted suicide. The health care professional may alleviate the suffering of a terminally ill patient by withholding treatment i.e. allowing the natural process of death to follow its course, provided there is consultation with another health care practitioner who is an expert in the field, and where available, discussions with the closest relatives. The HPCSA also expects health care practitioners to observe the provisions of the World Medical Association Declaration on Terminal Illness. Acknowledgement Journal: Ethical and Professional Rules of the Health Professions Council of South Africa	Medical Ethics: Ethical Guidelines for the Withholding and Withdrawing of Treatment Course Detail Medical Ethics: Ethical Guidelines for the Withholding and Withdrawing of Treatment R485.00 \| 3 CEUs Add to Cart Online Course Overview Health care practitioners have a responsibility to make the care of their patients their first concern. The guidance in these guidelines is intended to provide an ethical framework of good practice for health care practitioners in circumstances where they are faced with making a decision on whether to withhold or withdraw life-prolonging treatment. It takes account of existing law in this area, that allowing for withholding and withdrawing of life sustaining treatments and that which prohibits killing, active euthanasia, and assisted suicide. The health care professional may alleviate the suffering of a terminally ill patient by withholding treatment i.e. allowing the natural process of death to follow its course, provided there is consultation with another health care practitioner who is an expert in the field, and where available, discussions with the closest relatives. The HPCSA also expects health care practitioners to observe the provisions of the World Medical Association Declaration on Terminal Illness. Acknowledgement Journal: Ethical and Professional Rules of the Health Professions Council of South Africa	3	R485.00
Medical Ethics: Artificial Intelligence Ethics – Too Principled to Fail? Medical Ethics: Artificial Intelligence Ethics – Too Principled to Fail? Overview AI Ethics is now a global topic of discussion in academic and policy circles. At least 63 public-private initiatives have produced statements describing high-level principles, values, and other tenets to guide the ethical development, deployment, and governance of AI. According to recent meta-analyses, AI Ethics has seemingly converged on a set of principles that closely resemble the four classic principles of medical ethics. Despite the initial credibility granted to a principled approach to AI Ethics by the connection to principles in medical ethics, there are reasons to be concerned about its future impact on AI development and governance. Significant differences exist between medicine and AI development that suggest a principled approach in the latter may not enjoy success comparable to the former. Compared to medicine, AI development lacks (1) common aims and fiduciary duties, (2) professional history and norms, (3) proven methods to translate principles into practice, and (4) robust legal and professional accountability mechanisms. These differences suggest we should not yet celebrate consensus around high-level principles that hide deep political and normative disagreement. Acknowledgment Author Brent Mittelstadti Journal Nature Machine Intelligence November 2019	Medical Ethics: Artificial Intelligence Ethics – Too Principled to Fail? Course Detail Medical Ethics: Artificial Intelligence Ethics – Too Principled to Fail? R420.00 \| 3 CEUs Add to Cart Online Course Overview AI Ethics is now a global topic of discussion in academic and policy circles. At least 63 public-private initiatives have produced statements describing high-level principles, values, and other tenets to guide the ethical development, deployment, and governance of AI. According to recent meta-analyses, AI Ethics has seemingly converged on a set of principles that closely resemble the four classic principles of medical ethics. Despite the initial credibility granted to a principled approach to AI Ethics by the connection to principles in medical ethics, there are reasons to be concerned about its future impact on AI development and governance. Significant differences exist between medicine and AI development that suggest a principled approach in the latter may not enjoy success comparable to the former. Compared to medicine, AI development lacks (1) common aims and fiduciary duties, (2) professional history and norms, (3) proven methods to translate principles into practice, and (4) robust legal and professional accountability mechanisms. These differences suggest we should not yet celebrate consensus around high-level principles that hide deep political and normative disagreement. Acknowledgment Author Brent Mittelstadti Journal Nature Machine Intelligence November 2019	3	R420.00

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