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  • Neftaly Pain Assessment in Non-Verbal Patients

    Neftaly Pain Assessment in Non-Verbal Patients

    cannot self-report, improving their comfort, quality of life, and clinical outcomes.


    ???? Target Patient Groups

    • Infants and young children
    • Patients with dementia or advanced Alzheimer’s
    • Stroke survivors with aphasia
    • Patients with intellectual or developmental disabilities
    • Critically ill or sedated patients in ICU
    • Post-operative patients under heavy sedation or with tracheostomy

    ???? Key Pain Indicators in Non-Verbal Patients

    Assessment relies on observing behavioral and physiological cues, such as:

    ???? Behavioral Cues:

    • Facial expressions (grimacing, frowning)
    • Body movements (restlessness, guarding, rigidity)
    • Vocalizations (moaning, crying, sighing)
    • Protective behaviors (pulling away during care)
    • Changes in routine behavior (refusal to eat, sleep disruption)

    ???? Physiological Cues:

    • Elevated heart rate or blood pressure
    • Rapid breathing or shallow respirations
    • Sweating or flushed skin
    • Muscle tension

    ????️ Common Pain Assessment Tools Used

    Neftaly may incorporate or be modeled after these validated tools:

    ToolDescriptionTarget Group
    FLACC ScaleAssesses Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, Consolability (0–10 score)Infants and children 2 months–7 years, or adults unable to communicate
  • Neftaly Late-Onset Depression Diagnosis

    Neftaly Late-Onset Depression Diagnosis

    Neftaly Late-Onset Depression Diagnosis

    1. Introduction

    Late-onset depression (LOD) refers to major depressive episodes that first appear in individuals aged 60 years and older. Unlike early-onset depression, LOD often presents with more somatic symptoms, cognitive changes, and may be associated with neurological or physical illnesses. Timely recognition is essential to improve quality of life, reduce disability, and prevent complications such as suicide or dementia progression.

    Neftaly’s Late-Onset Depression Diagnosis guidelines provide a structured approach to identifying, assessing, and managing depression in older adults.


    2. Objectives

    • Recognize the signs and symptoms of late-onset depression
    • Differentiate LOD from dementia and other medical conditions
    • Utilize validated screening tools appropriate for older adults
    • Guide appropriate referral and treatment planning

    3. Risk Factors

    • Chronic medical conditions (e.g., stroke, diabetes, Parkinson’s disease)
    • Social isolation or recent bereavement
    • Functional decline or chronic pain
    • Cognitive impairment or family history of depression
    • Certain medications (e.g., corticosteroids, beta-blockers)
    • History of substance use or prior depressive episodes

    4. Clinical Features

    Emotional Symptoms

    • Persistent sadness or low mood
    • Loss of interest or pleasure in usual activities
    • Feelings of worthlessness, guilt, or hopelessness
    • Thoughts of death or suicidal ideation

    Physical and Behavioral Symptoms

    • Fatigue or low energy
    • Psychomotor slowing or agitation
    • Appetite or weight changes
    • Sleep disturbances (insomnia or hypersomnia)

    Cognitive and Functional Changes

    • Poor concentration and memory complaints
    • Difficulty making decisions
    • Decline in social or occupational functioning

    5. Diagnostic Assessment

    5.1 Screening Tools

    • Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS): Short, yes/no questionnaire suited for older adults
    • PHQ-9: Assesses depression severity; may be used with modifications in elderly
    • Cornell Scale for Depression in Dementia: Useful in patients with cognitive impairment

    5.2 Clinical Interview

    • Comprehensive history including mood symptoms, psychosocial stressors, and medical history
    • Mental status examination
    • Evaluation of suicide risk

    5.3 Medical Evaluation

    • Rule out reversible causes of depressive symptoms (e.g., thyroid disorders, vitamin B12 deficiency, medications)
    • Assess for comorbid conditions (neurological, metabolic, cardiovascular)

    6. Differential Diagnosis

    ConditionKey Features
    DementiaGradual memory decline, functional loss, preserved mood early on
    GriefReactive to loss, less persistent or impairing
    DeliriumAcute onset, fluctuating consciousness
    HypothyroidismFatigue, cognitive slowing, cold intolerance

    7. When to Refer

    • Suicidal ideation or self-harm behavior
    • Suspected psychotic features
    • Complex medical or cognitive comorbidities
    • Treatment resistance to initial therapy

    8. Conclusion

    Late-onset depression is a treatable condition that can significantly impact the mental and physical well-being of older adults. Neftaly encourages a multidisciplinary, compassionate approach to diagnosis, integrating mental health screening into routine geriatric care to ensure early detection and intervention.


    For screening tools, diagnostic protocols, and geriatric mental health training, contact Neftaly Mental Health Services

  • NeftalyCTR – Daily Activity Report by Delight Chauke Data Analyst on 31 July 2025

    NeftalyCTR – Daily Activity Report by Delight Chauke Data Analyst on 31 July 2025

    NeftalyCode: NeftalyCTR

    Position: Data Analyst

    Internship/Learnership: Learnership

    Full Name: Delight Chauke

    Date: 31 July 2025

    Partner with:

    SETA/Funder: SETA

    University/College: Tshwane South TVET College.

    1.
    Overview of the Day’s Activities.

    I was working at Neftaly company, under the category of Health.

    2.
    Key Tasks Completed.

    Task 1 – adding description.

    3.Skills Applied or Learned.

    Skills 1 – Typing skills.

    Skills 2 – concetration while I am working.

    4.
    Challenges Encountered.

    N/A

    5.
    Support/Assistance Required.
    adding description using deferrent method.

    6.
    Reflection and Personal Growth.

    I learned lots of things about description and gaining more knowledge.

    7.
    Goals for Tomorrow.

    Goal 1 – Continue to add description.

    8.

    links

    https://en.neftaly.net/activity-2/?status/1928-1928-1753968390

    Signature:
    D Chauke

    Name & Surname: Delight Chauke

    Supervisor Name & Signature (if applicable)_

  • NeftalyCTR-2 – Daily Activity Report by Gift Gafane, NeftalyCTR-2 officer, on 31 July 2025

    Neftaly Daily Activity Report
    NeftalyCode: NeftalyCTR-2
    Position: CTR-2 Officer
    Internship/Learnership: Intern
    Full Name: Gift Gafane
    Date: 31-07-2025

    In Partnership With:

    SETA/Funder: MICT SETA

    University/College: Tshwane University of Technology

    1. Overview of the Day’s Activities

    Provide IT support. Going through teams to check for requests. Fixing navigations.

    1. Key Tasks Completed

    Task 1 – Help people install and setup tawk.to
    Task 2 – Install wordpress on some sites

    1. Skills Applied or Learned
    • Skill/Tool 1 – Site activation

    4. Challenges Encountered

      • Slow internet connection

      5. Support/Assistance Required

        • No support needed

        6. Reflection and Personal Growth

          • Learnt that patience is needed to see progress. Also learnt to push myself to doing new things even when I’m unsure. Treat everyone nice. Help however you can.

          7. Goals for Tomorrow

            Goal 1 – Provide access for sites
            Goal 2 – Fix navigation bars

            1. Links to prove my work
              Task 2
              -https://world.saypro.online
              -https://mining-training.saypro.online
              -https://mining.saypro.online
              -https://employment-accelerator.saypro.online
              -https://quarry.saypro.online

            Signature: PG Gafane
            Intern/Learner Name & Surname: Gift Gafane
            Supervisor Name & Signature (if applicable): _____________

          1. NeftalyCTR – Daily Report by Luyanda Semukelo Nhlapho Data Analyst on 31/07/2025

            NeftalyCTR – Daily Report by Luyanda Semukelo Nhlapho Data Analyst on 31/07/2025

            NeftalyCode: NeftalyCTR

            Position: Data Analyst

            Internship/Learnership: Learnership

            Full Name: Luyanda Semukelo Nhlapho

            Date: 31/07/2025

            In Partnership With:

            SETA/Funder: Foodbev SETA

            University/College: Tshwane South Tvet College

            1. Overview of the Day’s Activities

            I Logged in Health.Neftaly.Online and edited descriptions

            1. Key Tasks Completed

            Task 1 – Editing Descriptions

            1. Skills Applied or Learned

            Skill/Tool 1 – Learned how to edit descriptions

            Skill/Tool 2 – Typing skill

            1. Challenges Encountered

            N/A

            1. Support/Assistance Required

            N/A

            1. Reflection and Personal Growth

            Learned how to edit descriptions

            1. Goals for Tomorrow

            Goal 1 – I will continue editing descriptions

            1. Links to prove my work

            Signature:

            Intern/Learner Name & Surname: Luyanda Nhlapho

            Supervisor Name & Signature (if applicable): _____________

          2. NeftalyRoyal – Kindly Receive the implementation of Neftaly Women’s Health Awareness Event By Daniel Makano – Neftaly Development Specialist – 31 July 2025

            NeftalyRoyal – Kindly Receive the implementation of Neftaly Women’s Health Awareness Event By Daniel Makano – Neftaly Development Specialist – 31 July 2025

            To the CEO of Neftaly, Neftaly Malatjie, Royal Committee Chairperson Clifford Legodi, Neftaly Royal Chiefs and Human Capital

            Kgotso ebe le lena

            On behalf of the Neftaly Chief Development Royalty, I would like to formally submit the Neftaly Women’s Health Awareness Event, scheduled to take place on 08 August 2025, for registration and approval in accordance with the Neftaly Human Capital Event Management Procedure (Policy Reference: NeftalyP189).

            Kindly receive the links of Neftaly Human Capital Event Management Procedure (Policy Reference: NeftalyP189):

            Task 1: NeftalyRoyal – SCDR kindly request approval to implement the Neftaly Women’s Health Awareness Event By Daniel Makano – Neftaly Development Specialist – 29 July 2025

            • https://ideas.neftaly.net/idea/sayproroyal-scdr-kindly-request-approval-to-implement-the-saypro-womens-health-awareness-event-by-daniel-makano-saypro-development-specialist-29-july-2025/

            Most important Links:

            Task 1: NeftalyRoyal – SCDR Request to Host the Neftaly Women’s Health Awareness Event at Diepsloot Youth Project By Daniel Makano – Neftaly Development Specialist – 31 July 2025

            • https://ideas.neftaly.net/idea/sayproroyal-scdr-request-to-host-the-saypro-womens-health-awareness-event-at-diepsloot-youth-project-by-daniel-makano-saypro-development-specialist-31-july-2025/

            Task 2: Neftaly Woman’s Health Awareness Event on 08 August 2025 Agenda Template NeftalyP189D109 By Daniel Makano – Neftaly Development Specialist – 31 July 2025

            • https://ideas.neftaly.net/idea/saypro-womans-health-awareness-event-on-08-august-2025-agenda-template-sayprop189d109-by-daniel-makano-saypro-development-specialist-31-july-2025/

            Task 3: Neftaly Woman’s Health Awareness Event on 08 August 2025 Poster NeftalyP189D133 By Daniel Makano – Neftaly Development Specialist – 30 July 2025

            • https://ideas.neftaly.net/idea/saypro-womans-health-awareness-event-on-08-august-2025-poster-sayprop189d133-by-daniel-makano-saypro-development-specialist-30-july-2025/

            Task 4: NeftalyRoyal – Request for Approval – Neftaly Women’s Health Awareness Event Invitation By Daniel Makano – Neftaly Development Specialsit – 30 July 2025

            • https://ideas.neftaly.net/idea/sayproroyal-request-for-approval-saypro-womens-health-awareness-event-invitation-by-daniel-makano-saypro-development-specialsit-30-july-2025/

            Task 5: NeftalyRoyal – SCDR Request for Pads Drive Support from Social Worker’s Task Team By Daniel Makano – Neftaly Development Specialist – 31 July 2025

            • https://ideas.neftaly.net/idea/sayproroyal-scdr-request-for-pads-drive-support-from-social-workers-task-team-by-daniel-makano-saypro-development-specialist-31-july-2025/

            Task 6: NeftalyRoyal – SCDR Request for Approval – Facilitation by Mr. David Buthelezi at Neftaly Women’s Health Awareness Event By Daniel Makano – Neftaly Development Specialist – 31 July 2025

            • https://ideas.neftaly.net/idea/sayproroyal-scdr-request-for-approval-facilitation-by-mr-david-buthelezi-at-saypro-womens-health-awareness-event-by-daniel-makano-saypro-development-specialist-31-july-2025/

            The video of Happy Women’s Month Link below:
            Taksk 1: NeftalyRoyal – SCDR Request for Approval – Neftaly Women’s Month Video By Daniel Makano – Neftaly Development Specialist – 31 July 2025

            • https://ideas.neftaly.net/idea/sayproroyal-scdr-request-for-approval-saypro-womens-month-video-by-daniel-makano-saypro-development-specialist-31-july-2025/

            My Submission shall end here

            Daniel Makano | Neftaly Development Specialist | Neftaly

          3. NeftalyCTR-2 – Daily Activity Report by Gift Gafane, NeftalyCTR-2 officer, on 30 July 2025

            Neftaly Daily Activity Report
            NeftalyCode: NeftalyCTR-2
            Position: CTR-2 Officer
            Internship/Learnership: Intern
            Full Name: Gift Gafane
            Date: 30-07-2025

            In Partnership With:

            SETA/Funder: MICT SETA

            University/College: Tshwane University of Technology

            1. Overview of the Day’s Activities

            Provide IT support. Going through teams to check for requests. Fixing navigations.

            1. Key Tasks Completed

            Task 1 – Have discussions about the project for Neftaly websites
            Task 2 – Activate sites

            1. Skills Applied or Learned
            • Skill/Tool 1 – Site activation

            4. Challenges Encountered

              • Slow internet connection

              5. Support/Assistance Required

                • No support needed

                6. Reflection and Personal Growth

                  • Learnt that patience is needed to see progress. Also learnt to push myself to doing new things even when I’m unsure. Treat everyone nice. Help however you can.

                  7. Goals for Tomorrow

                    Goal 1 – Provide access for sites
                    Goal 2 – Fix navigation bars

                    1. Links to prove my work
                      Task 1
                      -https://safety.saypro.online
                      -https://environment.saypro.online
                      -https://food-security.saypro.online
                      -https://difela.saypro.online
                      -https://youth.saypro.online

                    Signature: PG Gafane
                    Intern/Learner Name & Surname: Gift Gafane
                    Supervisor Name & Signature (if applicable): _____________

                  1. NeftalyCTR – Daily report by Dankie Fanito Mhlongo, Data Analyst on 30-07-2025

                    Neftaly Daily Activity Report by Dankie Fanito Mhlongo, Data Analyst on 30-07-2025

                    NeftalyCode: NeftalyCTR
                    Position: Data Analyst
                    Internship/Learnership: Learnership
                    Full Name: Dankie Fanito Mhlongo
                    Date: 30-07-2025

                    In Partnership With:

                    SETA/Funder: SETA

                    University/College: Tshwane South TVET College

                    1. Overview of the Day’s Activities
                      Provide a concise summary of what you did today. Include meetings attended, tasks assigned, and projects you worked on.
                    • Worked on Health.Neftaly.online
                    1. Key Tasks Completed
                      Break down the main activities or tasks you completed during the day.

                    Task 1 – Content/Description

                    1. Skills Applied or Learned
                      List any specific skills, tools, or concepts you practised or learned today.

                    Skill/Tool 1 – typing and Description

                    1. Challenges Encountered
                      Briefly explain any difficulties or barriers you faced and how you managed them (or if assistance is needed).

                    N/A

                    1. Support/Assistance Required
                      State if you need help or guidance with anything.

                    N/A

                    1. Reflection and Personal Growth
                      Write a short reflection on what you gained from the day’s experiences, both professionally and personally.

                    N/A

                    1. Goals for Tomorrow
                      Set your objectives or tasks to focus on for the next working day.

                    Goal 1 – Reach daily target

                    1. Links to prove my work

                    Links: https://en.neftaly.net/activity-2/?status/1895-1895-1753882867/

                    Signature:
                    Intern/Learner Name & Surname: Dankie Fanito Mhlongo
                    Supervisor Name & Signature (if applicable): _____________

                  2. NeftalyCTR – Daily Activity Report By Luyanda Semukelo Nhlapho Data Analyst on 30/07/2025

                    NeftalyCTR – Daily Activity Report By Luyanda Semukelo Nhlapho Data Analyst on 30/07/2025

                    NeftalyCode: NeftalyCTR

                    Position: Data Analyst

                    Internship/Learnership: Learnership

                    Full Name: Luyanda Semukelo Nhlapho

                    Date: 30/07/2025

                    In Partnership With: SETA

                    SETA/Funder: FoodBev

                    University/College: Tshwane south Tvet College

                    1. Overview of the Day’s Activities

                    I manage to do edit descriptions in Health.Neftaly.Online Website

                    1. Key Tasks Completed

                    Task 1 – Editing Descriptions on Health.Neftaly.Online

                    1. Skills Applied or Learned

                    Skill/Tool 1 – Learned editing descriptions

                    1. Challenges Encountered

                    N/A

                    1. Support/Assistance Required

                    N/A

                    1. Reflection and Personal Growth N/A
                    2. Goals for Tomorrow

                    Goal 1 – Continue Editing descriptions

                    1. Links to prove my work

                    Signature:

                    Intern/Learner Name & Surname: Luyanda Semukelo Nhlapho

                    Supervisor Name & Signature (if applicable): ____________

                  3. NeftalyCTR – Daily Activity Report by Thatego Lebedi Mohuba Data Analyst on 30/07/2025

                    NeftalyCTR – Daily Activity Report by Thatego Lebedi Mohuba Data Analyst on 30/07/2025

                    NeftalyCode:SCTR

                    Position: Data Analyst

                    Internship/Learnership: Learnership

                    Full Name: Thatego Lebedi Mohuba

                    Date: 30/07/2025

                    In Partnership With: FoodBev SETA

                    University/College: Tshwane South Tvet College

                    1. Overview of the Day’s Activities

                    Today i went to office, i was doing editing description on Career-health.Neftaly.online

                    1. Key Tasks Completed

                    Task 1- did editing description on Health.Neftaly.online and Southern Africa Youth Project website

                    Task 2-used Microsoft Store to download ChatGPT

                    1. Skills Applied or Learned

                    Skill/Tool 1 – used Chrome to log in to Health.Neftaly.online

                    1. Challenges Encountered

                    Encountering network problem in the Neftaly office

                    1. Support/Assistance Required

                    N/A

                    1. Reflection and Personal Growth

                    N/A

                    1. Goals for Tomorrow

                    Goal 1 – I will be editing description on Career-guidance.saypro.online

                    1. Links to prove my Work

                    Signature:
                    Intern/Learner Name & Surname: Thatego Lebedi Mohuba______________
                    Supervisor Name & Signature (if applicable): _______