The pharmacological management of palliative care symptoms in haematology and oncology patients at Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals (PGH) in Harare Zimbabwe by Tererai, Agnes Chipo

“…Studies have shown that developing countries rank low in the use of the essential palliative care drugs especially morphine. …”
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An analysis of the experiences of HCWs in improving their performance in the workplace following a multi-method training intervention in a resource-limited setting by Proudfoot, Ian Graham

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An investigation of the rehabilitation needs, development, and preliminary outcomes of an education and exercise self-management intervention for breast cancer survivors by Beutel, Anita

“…An investigation of the rehabilitation needs, development, and preliminary outcomes of an education and exercise self-management intervention for breast cancer survivors. …”
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The Development of a Patient-Specific, Open Source Computational Fluid Dynamics Tool to Comprehensively and Innovatively Study Coarctation of the Aorta in a Limited Resource Clinic... by Swanson, Liam

“…In a low and lower-middle income country healthcare facility, the supplementary data that CFD can provide can add diagnostic value, plan interventions to be more effective and efficient, as well as provide data that may improve postrepair patient management. …”
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An investigation into the prehospital diagnosis, patient characteristics and treatment of cardiogenic acute pulmonary oedema (APO) patients: A scoping review by Lackay, Ruth

“…Introduction A scoping review was conducted to identify current clinical practice guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of Cardiogenic Acute Pulmonary Oedema (CAPO) in the prehospital setting and to also discuss the application and relevance of these findings to low to middleincome countries (LMICs). Specific practice guideline elements that were reviewed included clinical presentation, timely diagnosis, triage, recommended treatment, and clinical referral pathway. …”
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Informing the development of a self-management care programme for older people with type 2 diabetes attending community health centres in Cape Town, South Africa by Werfalli, Mahmoud

“…Finally, the study includes a systematic review of peer and non-professional health worker-led diabetes self-management programmes (COMP-DSMP) in low and middle-income country primary health care settings, and also examines the implementation strategies and associated diabetes-related health outcomes This found equivocal evidence supporting the use of COMP-DSMP for people with diabetes in these countries and suggested that the models of a peer/CHW-led programme need to be further explored, especially given the inevitability of a professional healthcare workforce shortage in LMICs. …”
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The management and outcomes of neuroblastoma in South Africa by Van Heerden, Jaques

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Pulmonary rehabilitation in Africa (community-driven citizen science approach): (a focus on COPD in low-resourced communities in South Africa) by Isiagi, Moses

“…Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) represents a significant global health challenge, particularly in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs), especially in Africa. …”
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Developing a novel approach for improving supply chain management for SARS-CoV-2 point-of-care diagnostic services in resource-limited settings : a case study of Mopani district Mu...

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Investigating the use of electronic referrals to facilitate the patient referral process in Southern African public hospitals by Kapepo, Meke

“…While most healthcare providers (HCPs) in high-income countries have effectively leveraged the benefits of e-referrals, those in low- and middle-income countries have been slower in their adoption and implementation. …”
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Investigating the use of electronic referrals to facilitate the patient referral process in Southern African public hospitals by Kapepo, Meke

“…While most healthcare providers (HCPs) in high-income countries have effectively leveraged the benefits of e-referrals, those in low- and middle-income countries have been slower in their adoption and implementation. …”
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Preoperative testing and medical therapy intervention to improve perioperative outcomes in noncardiac surgical patients. by Alphonsus, Christella

“…Introduction: Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide and a growing concern in low-and-middle income countries, including those in Africa. …”
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A descriptive study of acutely poisoned patients presenting to the Western Cape Emergency Medical Services by Moreira, Fabio

“…Conclusion: There is a necessity for better awareness, and improved training for EMS providers to enhance the care of acute poisoning patients. Further research is warranted to investigate the gaps in management and the implications for patient outcomes, ultimately contributing to the development of effective interventions and educational programs aimed at reducing the incidence and severity of acute poisoning.…”
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A study of comorbidities, lifestyle risk factors and fatigue of patients with multiple sclerosis in South Africa by Maartens, Desiree

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Psychogenic Non-epileptic Seizure (PNES) Patient Profiles in Two Western Cape Epilepsy Monitoring Units and Their Utility in PNES Diagnosis by Vilyte, Gabriele Beata

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The management of acute knee dislocations: a global survey of orthopaedic surgeons' strategies by Venter, Santa-Marie

“…This calls for adjusted guidelines when treating patients in areas of low resource setting.…”
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Innovative strategies to improve the diagnosis of intrathoracic tuberculosis in children by Walters, Elisabetta

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Evaluation of high-throughput methodology for multi-gene screening in patients with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) by Fisher, Leslie Reginald

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Exploring the audiological management of young children (0-6 years) diagnosed with bacterial meningitis by Tromp, Nikki

“…Infectious disease burden is particularly high in low-to-mid income countries (LMIC). South Africa has a high prevalence of bacterial meningitis (BM), especially in children under the age of five. …”
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Determining the causes for the shortage of human resources for primary health care in Botswana and developing a pilot intervention to address the problem by Nkomazana, Oathokwa

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