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Local expertise and landmarks in place reformulations during emergency medical calls by Nattrass, Rhona, Watermeyer, Jennifer, Robson, Catherine, Penn, Claire

“…•In emergency calls, establishing location is a critical but challenging task.•Trouble may arise due to misspeaks, recipient recognition and system…”
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Implementing oral care to reduce aspiration pneumonia amongst patients with dysphagia in a South African setting by Seedat, Jaishika, Penn, Claire

“…Oral care is a crucial routine for patients with dysphagia that, when completed routinely, can prevent the development of aspiration pneumonia. There is no…”
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Bench, bed and beyond: Communication and responsibility in decentralised tuberculosis care by Seabi, Tshegofatso, Scott, Megan, Watermeyer, Jennifer, Penn, Claire

“…Background: South Africa faces one of the world’s worst drug-resistant tuberculosis epidemics. Implementing successful care in this context has proven…”
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Interprofessional communication in organ transplantation in Gauteng Province, South Africa by Watermeyer, J, Etheredge, H R, Penn, C

“…Background. Communication is essential to the transplant process, but it is challenging in South Africa (SA) because of the complexity of the country and the…”
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"Don't give me the theory, just tell me what to do in therapy!": The slippery slope challenge for the South African professions of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology by Claire Penn

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The Interface Between Violence, Disability, and Poverty: Stories From a Developing Country by Neille, Joanne, Penn, Claire

“…People with disabilities are vulnerable to multiple forms of violence in their everyday lives, including structural violence, deprivation, and physical,…”
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Community perspectives on tuberculosis care in rural South Africa by Watermeyer, Jennifer, Penn, Claire

“…Patient nonadherence to tuberculosis (TB) treatment is an ongoing challenge, particularly since the advent of drug‐resistant TB and complications posed by…”
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‘Too much for one day’: a case study of disclosure in the paediatric HIV/AIDS clinic by Penn, Claire

“…Background Despite acknowledgement of the complexity and challenges of the process of disclosure of HIV status to adolescents, little work has been carried out…”
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When asides become central: Small talk and big talk in interpreted health interactions by Penn, Claire, Watermeyer, Jennifer

“…Abstract Objective In health interactions which require an interpreter, there are occasions when there are uninterpreted asides between participants. These are…”
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From pillars to posts: some reflections on community service six years on by Penn, Claire, Mupawose, Anniah, Stein, Jennifer

“…Speech-Language Therapy and Audiology graduates have worked in community service for 6 years. An evaluation of the impact of this strategy is now seen as…”
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Asking New Questions and Seeking New Answers: The Reality of Aphasia Practice in South Africa by Penn, Claire

“…Emerging policy in South Africa has had a marked impact on delivery of service by speech–language pathologists, particularly in the field of aphasia. This…”
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A stroke of misfortune: Cultural interpretations of aphasia in South Africa by Legg, Carol, Penn, Claire

“…Background: Cultural perspectives about illness influence the experience of illness and disability, shaping the nature of both formal and lay care. However,…”
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Managing language mismatches in emergency calls by Penn, Claire, Watermeyer, Jennifer, Nattrass, Rhona

“…The complex linguistic profile of South Africa has the potential to limit the efficiency of emergency calls. Emergency services depend on rapid resolution of a…”
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Cultural Narratives: Bridging the gap. Educating Speech-language Pathologists to Work in Multicultural Populations by Claire Penn

“…Preparation of the clinician to work in multicultural contexts involves the identification of a range of skills, knowledge and values. The field of narrative…”
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“Tell me so I know you understand”: Pharmacists’ verification of patients’ comprehension of antiretroviral dosage instructions in a cross-cultural context by Watermeyer, Jennifer, Penn, Claire

“…Abstract Objective Patient comprehension of dosage instructions is an essential condition for adherence to treatment regimens, but previous studies show that…”
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When seconds count: A study of communication variables in the opening segment of emergency calls by Penn, Claire, Koole, Tom, Nattrass, Rhona

“…The opening sequence of an emergency call influences the efficiency of the ambulance dispatch time. The greeting sequences in 105 calls to a South African…”
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Early recovery profiles of language and executive functions after left hemisphere stroke in bilingualism by Penn, Claire, Barber, Nancy, Fridjhon, Peter

“…Background: The nature, rate and pattern of recovery in bilingual persons with aphasia has been investigated over many years but several controversies remain…”
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A Qualitative Analysis of South African Health Professionals’ Discussion on Distrust and Unwillingness to Refer Organ Donors by Etheredge, Harriet Rosanne, Penn, Claire, Watermeyer, Jennifer

“…Introduction: South Africa is faced with very low deceased organ donor numbers. Often, sociocultural practices, which are thought to be fundamentally opposed…”
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Intercultural aphasia: new models of understanding for Indigenous populations by Penn, Claire, Armstrong, Elizabeth

“…Background: Indigenous health matters have largely been neglected in the speech-language pathology literature and have particular import for the aphasia…”
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"Only Two Months Destroys Everything": A Case Study of Communication About Nonadherence to Antiretroviral Therapy in a South African HIV Pharmacy Context by Watermeyer, Jennifer, Penn, Claire

“…Adherence to antiretroviral treatment (ART) is a complex phenomenon and patients do not always adhere for a variety of reasons. The quality of communication…”
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