Mr. Mathe Helekia Lesenyeho | Medical Care | Best Researcher Award
Research Fellow | University of Free State | South Africa
Mr. Mathe Helekia Lesenyeho is an emerging contributor in the field of Emergency Medical Care whose work reflects a strong blend of professional insight, research relevance, and a clear commitment to advancing prehospital patient safety. His career is marked by notable achievements that underscore his dedication to excellence, including multiple performance-based awards that highlight his leadership, discipline, and consistency within emergency service environments. His research demonstrates a focus on practical, real-world challenges affecting emergency medical systems, particularly issues that directly influence patient outcomes during out-of-hospital care. His recent peer-reviewed publication, “The impact of speed humps on out-of-hospital transported patients: the experience of Emergency Medical Services personnel,” published in the International Journal of Emergency Services, provides evidence-based understanding of how road infrastructure affects patient stability, transport safety, and EMS personnel workflow. This work fills an important gap in prehospital care research by examining an overlooked but highly consequential operational factor. Through such contributions, he is helping to build a more resilient and responsive emergency medical landscape, offering insights that support improved policy, training, and service protocols. His research interests clearly align with improving system efficiency, reducing avoidable risks, and strengthening the interface between emergency operations and patient-centered outcomes. With a growing research profile supported by documented achievements and impactful applied inquiry, he stands out as a promising researcher capable of driving meaningful improvements within emergency medical practice and contributing valuable knowledge to the broader emergency care research community.
Featured Publications
Lesenyeho, M. H., Nyam, Y. S., & van Straaten, M. M. (2025). The impact of speed humps on out-of-hospital transported patients: The experience of Emergency Medical Services personnel. International Journal of Emergency Services.