scholarly journals Recommendations for athletes and COVID-19 vaccinations: A South African Sports Medicine Association (SASMA) position statement – Part 3

2021 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lervasen Pillay ◽  
Jon Patricios ◽  
Dina Christa Janse van Rensburg ◽  
Robin Saggers ◽  
Dimakatso Ramagole ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
South African ◽  
Sports Medicine ◽  
Position Statement

The COVID-19 pandemic initially led to the shutdown of all sport at a high cost to both the economy and athlete health. As risk-mitigating protocols evolved and were implemented, the playing of sport returned slowly to normal. The introduction of COVID-19 vaccinations enhances the means of protection and risk management for all. This South African Sports Medicine Association position statement provides recommendations for the vaccination of athletes.

scholarly journals South African Sports Medicine Association Position Statement on Exercise in Pregnancy

2012 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
E Barsky ◽  
T Smith ◽  
J Patricios ◽  
R Collins ◽  
A Branfield ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
South African ◽  
Sports Medicine ◽  
Position Statement ◽  
Exercise In Pregnancy ◽  
In Pregnancy

scholarly journals South African Sports Medicine Association Position Statement on Exercise in Pregnancy

2016 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
E Barskey
Keyword(s):  
South African ◽  
Sports Medicine ◽  
Position Statement ◽  
Negative Events ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Women Of Childbearing Age ◽  
Childbearing Age ◽  
Exercise Programmes ◽  
Exercise In Pregnancy ◽  
Exercise During Pregnancy

There are many concerns about exercise during pregnancy, with medical advice historically dissuading women from continuing or initiating regular exercise programmes. However, research has shown that high levels of exercise are not associated with an increased incidence of negative events. Currently, many women of childbearing age wish to continue with their exercise programmes during pregnancy. Appropriate guidance and exercise counselling by the attending care provider can fulfil this need. This position statement aims to assist pregnant women and their care providers in assessing the merits and benefits of improving and maintaining fitness during this period.

scholarly journals Implications of COVID-19 for resumption of sport in South Africa: A South African Sports Medicine Association (SASMA) position statement

2020 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-6
Author(s):  
Dimakatso Ramagole ◽  
Dina Christa Janse van Rensburg ◽  
Lervason Pillay ◽  
Pierre Viviers ◽  
Phathokuhle Zondi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
South African ◽  
Sports Medicine ◽  
Return To Sport ◽  
Position Statement ◽  
Practical Implementation ◽  
International Trends ◽  
New Information ◽  
Rule Changes ◽  
Specific Rule ◽  
Clinical Considerations

The significant impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID- 19) pandemic has extended to sport with the cessation of nearly all professional and non-professional events globally. Recreational parks and fitness centres have also closed. A challenge remains to get athletes back to participation in the safest way, balancing the protection of their health while curbing the societal transmission of the virus.   With this Position Statement, the South African Sports Medicine Association (SASMA) aims to guide return-to-sport as safely as possible, in an evidence-based manner, given that COVID-19 is a new illness and new information from experts in various fields continues to emerge. Clinical considerations are briefly described, focusing on a return-to-sport strategy, including education, preparation of the environment, risk stratification of sports and participants, and the practical implementation of these guidelines. The management of the potentially exposed or infected athlete is further highlighted.   It is important that persons charged with managing athletes’ return-to-sport in any environment must be up-to-date with local and international trends, transmission rates, regulations and sport-specific rule changes that might develop as sport resumes. Additionally, such information should be applied in a sports-specific manner, considering individual athlete’s and team needs and be consistent with national legislation.

scholarly journals Recommendations for the return of spectators to sport stadiums: A South African Sports Medicine Association (SASMA) position statement – Part 4

2021 ◽  
Vol 33 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lervasen Pillay ◽  
Jon Patricios ◽  
Dina Christa Janse van Rensburg ◽  
Robin Saggers ◽  
Dimakatso Ramagole ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
South African ◽  
Sports Medicine ◽  
Position Statement ◽  
Sporting Events ◽  
Minimum Requirements

All sports were discontinued in 2020 with the arrival of COVID-19. Since then most have been reinstated, albeit without spectators. However, several countries have put together a number of different risk-mitigating strategies to allow spectators back into stadiums. This position statement gives an outline of the minimum requirements that should be considered upon the return of spectators at live sporting events.

scholarly journals Implications of COVID-19 for resumption of sport in South Africa: A South African Sports Medicine Association (SASMA) position statement – Part 2

2020 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Dimakatso Ramagole ◽  
Dina Christa Janse van Rensburg ◽  
Lervason Pillay ◽  
Jon Patricios ◽  
Pierre Viviers ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Polymerase Chain Reaction ◽  
Real Time ◽  
South African ◽  
Sports Medicine ◽  
Position Statement ◽  
Return To Sports ◽  
The South ◽  
Chain Reaction ◽  
Polymerase Chain ◽  
Level 1

The lockdown regulations due to the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) that broke out towards the end of 2019 and continued to spread throughout most countries in the world had a negative effect on the sporting community. The South African government eased the lockdown rules to Level 1 from 21 September 2020. In Part 2 of this Position Statement of the South African Sports Medicine Association (SASMA), the authors address the position regarding the safe return to sports for athletes who were infected by the virus. An update on clinical manifestations and multi-organ involvement, testing for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), prolonged positive real time polymerase chain reaction (RT- PCR) and the role of quantitative real time polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) in informing return to sports, grading of disease severity, individualised management of infected athletes and graduated return to play guidelines (GRTP) is provided. The authors also share thoughts on athletes with disabilities, immunisation, the using of masks during exercise and utilising biologically safe environments (BSE). Finally the SASMA Guidelines for Safe RTP in Level 1 lockdown during SARS-Cov-2 are introduced.

Risk management factors contributing to transgressions in the procurement practices in South African SOEs

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lindani Myeza ◽  
Naledi Nkhi ◽  
Warren Maroun
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Risk Management ◽  
Public Sector ◽  
South African ◽  
Public Procurement ◽  
African State ◽  
Political Influence ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Executive Level

PurposeThe study aims to deepen the understanding of why risk management principles are circumvented, thereby contributing to transgressions in public procurement for South African state-owned enterprises (SOEs). A deeper understanding of why risk management principles are circumvented is especially important in South Africa, given the high social, economic and environmental risks to which national and major SOEs are exposed in the procurement process.Design/methodology/approachThe study uses a qualitative design, based on detailed semi-structured interviews with 19 participants comprising management advisors, forensic investigators and auditors to explore why risk management principles are circumvented by South Africa SOEs.FindingsThe results of the study indicate that the tone that is set at political and executive level plays an important role in determining compliance with risk management principles by lower-level staff. Intense levels of political influence at SOEs are the main reason behind risk management systems being undermined.Originality/valueThe current study is one of the first explorations of why transgressions in public procurement continue to be evident despite risk management reforms being adopted by South Africa public sector. The research responds to the call for more studies on why reforms in South Africa public sector are not reducing transgression in public procurement. The study provides primary evidence on the importance of political and executive leadership in influencing the effectiveness of risk management reforms in the public sector.

scholarly journals South African rugby guidelines on the management of concussion

2003 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 26
Author(s):  
Ismail Jakoet
Keyword(s):  
South African ◽  
Sports Medicine

SA Sports Medicine Vol.15(1) 2003: 26-28

scholarly journals Establishing Core Factors of Risk Management Influencing Performance Outcome of Small and Medium Firm's Construction Projects in Gauteng

2020 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 93-127
Author(s):  
Berenger Yembi Renault ◽  
Justus Ngala Agumba ◽  
Nazeem Ansary
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Construction Industry ◽  
South African ◽  
Construction Projects ◽  
Geographical Area ◽  
Risk Identification ◽  
Influential Factors ◽  
Performance Outcome ◽  
Management Factors ◽  
Project Objectives

The quest for delivering successful construction projects has urged South African small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to adopt risk management in their projects. However, it has been evinced that SMEs projects in South Africa especially in the Gauteng province have encountered poor performances. Thus, this article determines core risk management factors influencing project outcome of SMEs. A deductive approach was embraced using a questionnaire. The data were collected from 181 conveniently sampled respondents in Gauteng, graded from Grade 1 to 6 of the CIDB (Construction Industry Development Board) grading system. The Statistical Package for the Social Science (SPSS) version 23 was used to analyse the data by computing exploratory factor analysis and multiple regression analysis. It was revealed that SMEs performance outcome is influenced by eight risk management factors. The influential factors are organisational environment, defining project objectives, resource requirements, risk measurement, risk identification, risk assessment, risk response and action planning and monitoring, review and continuous improvement. The risk management factors established in this article are reliable and valid in projects undertaken by SMEs in the South African construction industry and the findings can serve as a guideline for contractors to achieve success in this context. The study may be repeated in other countries globally, however, it cannot be generalised due to the restrictions pertaining to the geographical area.

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