Department of Health Studies
College of Human Sciences |
School of Humanities |
Department: Health Studies |
Associate Professor
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Tel: |
012 429 2073
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Fax: |
012 429 9090
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E-mail: |
matlhkl@unisa.ac.za
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Qualifications
- PhD
- MCUR
- BCUR [Ed et Adm.]
- RN
Fields of academic interests
- Health Sciences Education (HSE) an Indigenous Knowledge System (IKS)
Field of Specialisation
Health Sciences Education
Journal articles
- Converging professional nurses’ perceptions and community service nurses’ experiences regarding clinical competence during community service placement - (December 2020) – as main author
- Community service nurses’ experiences regarding their clinical competence – Health SA Gesondheid (October 2019) – as main author
- Jira, S. C., Matlhaba, K. L., & Mphuthi, D. D. (2023). Healthcare users’ knowledge and experiences regarding the management of scabies in the Deder district, Ethiopia. Journal of Public Health in Africa, 14(12). https://doi.org/10.4081/jphia.2023.2305
- Matlhaba, K. L., & Khunou, S. H. (2023). The benefits and challenges of the use of digital technology on clinical learning of undergraduate nursing students during the COVID-19 pandemic: An integrative literature review. Journal of Education and E-Learning Research, 10(4), 809–818. 10.20448/jeelr.v10i4.5231
- Ayalew, E.A., Mphuthi, D.D. & Matlhaba, K.L. Patients’ preferences for delivering bad news in palliative care in Ethiopia: a qualitative study. BMC Palliat Care 22, 170 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12904-023-01275-5
- Matlhaba, K. (2023). The perceived effects of generational diversity on supervision of new professional nurses in public hospitals. Health SA Gesondheid, 28, 8 pages. doi:https://doi.org/10.4102/hsag.v28i0.2227
- Khunou, S. H., & Matlhaba, K. L. (2023). The support needs of the nurse mentors in their mentoring role: Integrative literature review. Jurnal Ners dan Kebidanan (Journal of Ners and Midwifery), 10(2).
- Matlhaba, K. L. (2023). Virtual Practical Examination for Student Nurse Educators in Health Sciences Education during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Narrative Review. Nursing Reports, 13(1), 214-229.
- Matlhaba, K. L. (2023). Compulsory Community Service for New Nurse Graduates in South Africa: A Narrative Literature Review. Journal of Nursing Regulation, 13(4), 66-80.
- Jira, S. C., Matlhaba, K. L., & Mphuthi, D. D. (2023). Evaluating the current management approach of scabies at selected primary health care in the Deder district, Ethiopia. Heliyon, e12970.
- Mufalali, R. M., Makua, M. G., & Matlhaba, K. L. (2022). Psychosocial Support for Orphaned and Vulnerable Children with HIV/AIDS in Eastern Cape, South Africa. Africa Journal of Nursing and Midwifery, 24(2), 17-pages.
- Matlhaba, K. L., & Khunou, S. H. (2022). Transition of graduate nurses from student to practice during the COVID-19 pandemic: Integrative review. International Journal of Africa Nursing Sciences, 100501.
- Matlhaba, K. L., & Nkoane, N. L. (2022). Understanding the learning needs to enhance clinical competence of new professional nurses in public hospitals of South Africa: A qualitative study. Belitung Nursing Journal, 8(5).
- Matlhaba, K. , Pienaar, A. J., & Sehularo, L. A. (2021). Professional nurses' perceptions regarding clinical competence of community service nurses in North West province, South Africa. Health SA Gesondheid, 26.
- Matlhaba, K. L., Pienaar, A. J., & Sehularo, L. A. (2021). Validation of a clinical competence evaluation tool for community service nurses in North West province, South Africa. Health SA Gesondheid, 26.
- Molato, B. , Gause, G., Rakhudu, H., Manyedi, E., Phiri-Moloko, S., Motsilanyane, T., Baakaleng, G., Matlhaba, K., Tsagae, M., & Matsipane, M. (2019). Continuing professional development for nurse educators by the Nursing Education Association. Africa Journal of Nursing and Midwifery, 21(2), 1-2.
Paper presentations
- Continuing Professional Development for Nurse Educators by the Nursing Education Association – African Journal of Nursing and Midwifery (November 2019) - as co-author
- Converging professional nurses’ perceptions and community service nurses’ experiences regarding clinical competence during community service placement – Annual Nursing Education Conference 2019
- Community service nurses’ experiences regarding their clinical competence- North West Department of Health Research Conference 2019
- Legislation, regulations and policies governing Community Service for Nurses in South Africa – International Community Nursing and Public Health
- Perceptions of professional nurses on clinical competence of problem-based learning trained students in North-West Province, South Africa- Annual Nursing Education Conference 2017
Professional positions, fellowships & awards
- Chairperson (Pretoria Chapter) and Board Member for Nursing Education Association (NEA)
- Member of Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI)
- Member of Forum for Professional Nurse Leaders (FPNL)
- Member of Chance to Advance Community engagement (UNISA)
- Mentor for Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing (Sigma 2021 Mentoring Cohort)
- Post-doctoral incubation programme offered by Office of Research & Graduate Studies (UNISA)
- Registered as Assessor and Moderator with the South African Nursing Council (SANC)
- Former Chairperson ( North-West Chapter) and Board Member for Nursing Education Association (NEA)
- Former founding member and 2nd Deputy President of Young Nurses Indaba Trade Union (YNITU)
- Former Nursing Education Association (NEA) Ambassador for Pretoria Chapter
Projects
- Participatory antenatal care: A South African context (Collaboration)
- Enhancing clinical competence of young professional nurses through collaboration in North West Province, South Africa