Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Barriers to Effective Communication II01:21

Barriers to Effective Communication II

4.4K
The barriers to effective communication also include cultural barriers, semantic barriers, gender barriers, and time constraints.
Cultural barriers:
Differences in values, beliefs, religion, knowledge, and tradition can significantly impact communication. Awareness of nonverbal cues is critical, especially when conversing with a patient from a different culture. What appears appropriate in one culture may be inappropriate in another.
Semantic barriers:
As a result of their tendency to use...
4.4K
Barriers to Effective Communication I01:30

Barriers to Effective Communication I

10.7K
A communication barrier is any distortion or interruption during a conversation, resulting in miscommunication of the message. A good communicator should know these barriers and continuously check for the listener's understanding by obtaining feedback.
Communication barriers include the following:
Physiological barriers: They are limitations caused by a person's health condition or disability, such as hearing loss, poor eyesight, illness, or unconsciousness. An example to overcome this...
10.7K
Managing Impressions01:19

Managing Impressions

86
Impression management encompasses individuals' deliberate efforts to shape how others perceive them during social interactions. This behavior is often employed to conform to social norms, secure approval, or pursue specific goals. While it involves selective self-presentation, it is not necessarily deceptive; individuals frequently present authentic aspects of themselves that align with situational demands.Common strategies include:Ingratiation: where individuals use flattery or agreeableness...
86
Routes of Persuasion02:20

Routes of Persuasion

68.3K
Persuasion is the process of changing our attitude toward something based on some kind of communication. Much of the persuasion we experience comes from outside forces. How do people convince others to change their attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors? What communications do you receive that attempt to persuade you to change your attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors?
68.3K
Self-Presentation: Self-Monitoring and Self-Handicapping02:05

Self-Presentation: Self-Monitoring and Self-Handicapping

43.3K
People can go to great lengths to protect their self-image and present themselves in ways that they want others to see them. Sociologist Erving Goffman presented the idea that a person is like an actor on a stage. Calling his theory dramaturgy, Goffman believed that we use “impression management” to present ourselves to others as we hope to be perceived. Each situation is a new scene, and individuals perform different roles depending on who is present (Goffman, 1959). Think about...
43.3K
Therapeutic Communication01:30

Therapeutic Communication

6.7K
Communication is a lifelong learning process. Through therapeutic communication, nurses can collect relevant assessment data, provide education and counseling, and interact during nursing interventions. Sending and receiving messages occur through verbal and nonverbal communication techniques and can happen separately or simultaneously.
Verbal communication depends on language or a prescribed way of using words so that people can share information effectively. The critical aspects of verbal...
6.7K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Association between D-dimers and in-hospital all-cause mortality in COVID-19 patients at a tertiary hospital in South Africa: A retrospective study.

African journal of thoracic and critical care medicine·2026
Same author

Meta-analytic magic, ivermectin, and socially responsible reporting.

South African medical journal = Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir geneeskunde·2021
Same author

Essential medicine selection during the COVID-19 pandemic: Enabling access in uncharted territory.

South African medical journal = Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir geneeskunde·2021
Same author

Publication rate of 309 MMed dissertations submitted between 1996 and 2017: Can registrars fulfil HPCSA Form 57 MED amendments?

South African medical journal = Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir geneeskunde·2020
Same author

The link between social anxiety and intimate loneliness is stronger for older adults than for younger adults.

Aging & mental health·2020
Same author

How long does it take a registrar to complete the compulsory research project enabling specialist registration?

South African medical journal = Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir geneeskunde·2019
Same journal

SAMA Health Summit Abstracts.

South African medical journal = Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir geneeskunde·2026
Same journal

On behalf of the South African Medical Association (SAMA), The Scientific Committee of the SAMA Health Summit, is pleased to pesent this abstract issue, showcasing the posters and oral presentations delivered at the Summit, which was held from 22-24 May 2026.

South African medical journal = Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir geneeskunde·2026
Same journal

Proceedings of the 2<sup>nd</sup> Data Driven Surgery Conference (DDSC 2025).

South African medical journal = Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir geneeskunde·2026
Same journal

Clinical practice guidelines for the management of fever and neutropenia in South African children and adolescents with cancer.

South African medical journal = Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir geneeskunde·2026
Same journal

The changing fortunes of the District Health System in SA (1994 - 2020): A retrospective review.

South African medical journal = Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir geneeskunde·2026
Same journal

Thomas Micheal Guntram Ignaz Rehle (1951 - 2025).

South African medical journal = Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir geneeskunde·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Dec 10, 2025

Minimal Erythema Dose MED Testing
06:24

Minimal Erythema Dose MED Testing

Published on: May 28, 2013

42.6K

But is it publishable? Mastering the MMed message.

A G Parrish1, E S Grossman

  • 1Department of Internal Medicine, Frere and Cecilia Makiwane Hospitals, East London, and Department of Internal Medicine and Pharmacology, Walter Sisulu University, East London, South Africa. andygp@mweb.co.za.

South African Medical Journal = Suid-Afrikaanse Tydskrif Vir Geneeskunde
|September 4, 2020
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

South African specialist registration research requirements present challenges for publication. Focusing on local relevance, clear clinical messages, and coherent presentation enhances publishability for MMed mini-dissertations.

More Related Videos

The Dyspepsia Educational Tool As a Novel Aid in Dyspepsia Management
06:40

The Dyspepsia Educational Tool As a Novel Aid in Dyspepsia Management

Published on: June 29, 2019

6.9K
Precision Implementation of Minimal Erythema Dose MED Testing to Assess Individual Variation in Human Inflammatory Response
06:31

Precision Implementation of Minimal Erythema Dose MED Testing to Assess Individual Variation in Human Inflammatory Response

Published on: October 3, 2019

9.0K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Dec 10, 2025

Minimal Erythema Dose MED Testing
06:24

Minimal Erythema Dose MED Testing

Published on: May 28, 2013

42.6K
The Dyspepsia Educational Tool As a Novel Aid in Dyspepsia Management
06:40

The Dyspepsia Educational Tool As a Novel Aid in Dyspepsia Management

Published on: June 29, 2019

6.9K
Precision Implementation of Minimal Erythema Dose MED Testing to Assess Individual Variation in Human Inflammatory Response
06:31

Precision Implementation of Minimal Erythema Dose MED Testing to Assess Individual Variation in Human Inflammatory Response

Published on: October 3, 2019

9.0K

Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Clinical Research

Background:

  • The research component of specialist registration in South Africa presents unique opportunities and challenges for clinicians.
  • While some embrace clinical investigation, many view it as a publication hurdle.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide guidance on integrating MMed mini-dissertation requirements with standard medical publication standards.
  • To identify factors that increase the likelihood of research publishability for specialist registration.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of the challenges faced by first-time authors and supervisors in adapting MMed research for publication.
  • Review of existing guidance on research publication, noting its focus on full-length laboratory research.

Main Results:

  • Current guidance often does not adequately address the specific needs of MMed mini-dissertations.
  • Research is more likely to be published when it demonstrates local relevance and a clear clinical message.

Conclusions:

  • MMed mini-dissertations require tailored guidance for successful publication.
  • Emphasizing local relevance, clear clinical impact, and coherent presentation can overcome publication challenges in specialist training.