Prof KL Matlhaba

Qualifications

• PhD
• MCUR
• BCUR [Ed et Adm.]
• RN

Currently teaching

• HSE2602
• HSE1502

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 2^nd 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