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View article: Health systems and quality of life: The situation of South Africans with spinal cord injury
Health systems and quality of life: The situation of South Africans with spinal cord injury Open
Background: Spinal cord injury (SCI) significantly impacts quality of life (QoL) through physical disabilities and reduced social participation. Objectives: This study compared health system indicators, social factors and self-reported QoL…
View article: Tutoring for success: Tutors’ experiences of a tutoring programme in a health sciences faculty
Tutoring for success: Tutors’ experiences of a tutoring programme in a health sciences faculty Open
Student success in South African higher education institutions (HEIs) is poor and universities have not been successful in implementing strategies to improve students’ learning experiences. Tutoring has been identified as an effective stra…
View article: Principles to award learning achievements for lifelong learning in health using micro-credentials: an international Delphi study
Principles to award learning achievements for lifelong learning in health using micro-credentials: an international Delphi study Open
The growing body of literature on micro-credentialing highlights its potential as a method to recognise learning achievements. The interest in alternative pathways to award health practitioners, through short competency-based micro-learnin…
View article: The impact of stroke support groups on stroke patients and their caregivers
The impact of stroke support groups on stroke patients and their caregivers Open
Background: Stroke survivors often face multifaceted challenges encompassing physical, psychological and social aspects of health during their recovery journey.Aim: To explore the impact of stroke support groups on stroke patients and thei…
View article: Contextual factors experienced by mothers of children with special needs
Contextual factors experienced by mothers of children with special needs Open
Background: Caring for children with special needs places a burden on caregivers. The challenges experienced can be conceptualised as personal and environmental, as per the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health…
View article: Return to work rate of individuals after cardiac rehabilitation and the demographic and impairment factors that influence return to work in the Western Cape, South Africa
Return to work rate of individuals after cardiac rehabilitation and the demographic and impairment factors that influence return to work in the Western Cape, South Africa Open
Background Cardiovascular disease (CVD) commonly affects individuals within the working age group, often resulting in unemployment, particularly in low- to middle-income countries. The purpose of the study was to determine the return to wo…
View article: Return to work rate of individuals after cardiac rehabilitation and the demographic and impairment factors that influence return to work in the Western Cape, South Africa
Return to work rate of individuals after cardiac rehabilitation and the demographic and impairment factors that influence return to work in the Western Cape, South Africa Open
Background Cardiovascular disease (CVD) commonly affects individuals within the working age group, often resulting in unemployment, particularly in low- to middle-income countries. The purpose of the study was to determine the return to wo…
View article: Return to work rate of individuals after cardiac rehabilitation and the demographic and impairment factors that influence return to work in the Western Cape, South Africa
Return to work rate of individuals after cardiac rehabilitation and the demographic and impairment factors that influence return to work in the Western Cape, South Africa Open
Background: Cardiovascular disease commonly affects individuals within the working age group, often resulting in unemployment, particularly in low- to middle-income countries. The purpose of the study was to determine the return-to-work r…
View article: Prevalence of secondary health conditions and mental status in persons with long-term spinal cord injury in South Africa: Comparison between public and private healthcare sectors
Prevalence of secondary health conditions and mental status in persons with long-term spinal cord injury in South Africa: Comparison between public and private healthcare sectors Open
Background. Spinal cord injuries typically result in a range of negative health outcomes and health states, which impacts overall functioning, health and well-being. It remains important to establish the prevalence (burden) of health outco…
View article: The Role of Environmental Factors on Health Conditions, General Health and Quality of Life in Persons with Spinal Cord Injuries in South Africa
The Role of Environmental Factors on Health Conditions, General Health and Quality of Life in Persons with Spinal Cord Injuries in South Africa Open
Objective: The objective was to describe the individual items of the environmental factors and to investigate the relationship between the environmental factors to health conditions, general health and quality of life in people with SCI in…
View article: Factors influencing employment among people with spinal cord injury in South Africa
Factors influencing employment among people with spinal cord injury in South Africa Open
The finding suggests multiple factors influence the employment rate, advocating for interdisciplinary rehabilitation approaches and social development interventions to address meaningful occupations in persons with SCI in South Africa.Impl…
View article: Validation of content and structure of the Return-to-work assessment for post-stroke survivors
Validation of content and structure of the Return-to-work assessment for post-stroke survivors Open
Background: Validation of an instrument consist of three main types: content, criterion and construct. Content validity needs to be determined in order for an instrument to be acceptable for use, validity establishes the fact that an instr…
View article: The structure, processes, and outcomes of stroke rehabilitation in Ghana: A study protocol
The structure, processes, and outcomes of stroke rehabilitation in Ghana: A study protocol Open
Background Conventional and complementary treatments are often used in rehabilitation for persons with stroke. The conventional treatment makes use of medications, physiotherapy, occupational, speech, and diet therapies, while the compleme…
View article: Telerehabilitation during the COVID-19 pandemic in Sweden: a survey of use and perceptions among physiotherapists treating people with neurological diseases or older adults
Telerehabilitation during the COVID-19 pandemic in Sweden: a survey of use and perceptions among physiotherapists treating people with neurological diseases or older adults Open
Background Telerehabilitation, i.e. rehabilitation at a distance using Information and Communication Technology (ICT), is a promising avenue for improving health among people with neurological diseases or older adults who often experience …
View article: The structure, processes and outcomes of stroke rehabilitation in Ghana: A study protocol
The structure, processes and outcomes of stroke rehabilitation in Ghana: A study protocol Open
Background Conventional and complementary treatments are often used in rehabilitation for persons with stroke. Conventional treatment makes use of medications, physiotherapy, occupational, speech and diet therapies while complementary trea…
View article: Family functioning and stroke: Family members’ perspectives
Family functioning and stroke: Family members’ perspectives Open
Using the McMaster's model of family functioning, this study found that stroke is a threat to the six dimensions of family functioning: 1) problem-solving, 2) communication, 3) roles, 4) affective responsiveness, 5) affective involvement, …
View article: 'Going virtual': Innovative online faculty development during COVID-19
'Going virtual': Innovative online faculty development during COVID-19 Open
In response to the national lockdown in South Africa due to the COVID‑19
\npandemic, educational institutions adapted their programmes to meet the
\nchallenges of the disruption in teaching and learning. In line with this need,
\nthe Sub-S…
View article: Exploring experiences of using a case study as a teaching strategy to learn about spirituality in occupational therapy education
Exploring experiences of using a case study as a teaching strategy to learn about spirituality in occupational therapy education Open
Background. A case study is a teaching strategy that is used in other professions, such as nursing and medicine; however, there are no studies that focus on the experiences of occupational therapy (OT) students regarding the use of a case …
View article: Health Systems Indicators and Quality of Life in Persons with Spinal Cord Injury in South Africa
Health Systems Indicators and Quality of Life in Persons with Spinal Cord Injury in South Africa Open
Background Knowledge of health system indicators are essential to the living situation of persons with disabilities. Assessing and collating the performance of health systems is important in order to identify areas of improvement. The main…
View article: Stroke rehabilitation services in Africa – Challenges and opportunities: A scoping review of the literature
Stroke rehabilitation services in Africa – Challenges and opportunities: A scoping review of the literature Open
This scholarly book focuses on stroke in Africa. Stroke is a leading cause of disability among adults of all ages, contributing significantly to health care costs related to long term implications, particularly if rehabilitation is sub-opt…
View article: Collaborative capacity development to complement stroke rehabilitation in Africa
Collaborative capacity development to complement stroke rehabilitation in Africa Open
This scholarly book focuses on stroke in Africa. Stroke is a leading cause of disability among adults of all ages, contributing significantly to health care costs related to long term implications, particularly if rehabilitation is sub-opt…
View article: Reflections of academic and professional leaders on leadership in a higher education institution
Reflections of academic and professional leaders on leadership in a higher education institution Open
Orientation: Higher education institutions are under pressure to address the challenge of the leadership pipeline. Therefore, the need exists to explore the potential of current leaders and their views of leadership in higher education.Res…
View article: Emerging from the Shadows: Intrinsic and Extrinsic Factors Facing Community Health Workers in Western Cape, South Africa
Emerging from the Shadows: Intrinsic and Extrinsic Factors Facing Community Health Workers in Western Cape, South Africa Open
Community health workers (CHWs) have been identified as a key component of the health workforce in South Africa. However, the efficacy of CHW programs continues to be limited by a poor understanding of facilitators and barriers to CHW enga…
View article: Levels and patterns of physical activity in stroke survivors with different ambulation status living in low-income areas of Cape Town, South Africa
Levels and patterns of physical activity in stroke survivors with different ambulation status living in low-income areas of Cape Town, South Africa Open
Background: Little is known about physical activity (PA) in people with stroke living in low-income areas. The aim of this study was to characterize and contrast the levels and patterns of PA between stroke survivors with different …
View article: The development of a return to work intervention programme for stroke survivor (SReTWIP): a Delphi survey
The development of a return to work intervention programme for stroke survivor (SReTWIP): a Delphi survey Open
View article: The Development of a Return to Work Intervention Programme for Stroke Survivor (SReTWIP): A Delphi Survey
The Development of a Return to Work Intervention Programme for Stroke Survivor (SReTWIP): A Delphi Survey Open
Background : Even though clearly defined pathways for vocational re-entry are well recognized for conditions such as mental health, musculoskeletal dysfunction (MSD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI), none has been identified for stroke. Th…
View article: The Development of a Return to Work Intervention Programme for Stroke Survivor (SReTWIP): A Delphi Survey
The Development of a Return to Work Intervention Programme for Stroke Survivor (SReTWIP): A Delphi Survey Open
Background : Even though clearly defined pathways for vocational re-entry are well recognized for conditions such as mental health, musculoskeletal dysfunction (MSD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI), none has been identified for stroke. Th…
View article: Scoping review of acute stroke care management and rehabilitation in low and middle-income countries
Scoping review of acute stroke care management and rehabilitation in low and middle-income countries Open
Background Stroke is a major public health concern, affecting millions of people worldwide. Care of the condition however, remain inconsistent in developing countries. The purpose of this scoping review was to document evidence of stroke c…
View article: The Development of a Return to Work Intervention Programme for Stroke Survivor (SReTWIP): A Delphi Survey
The Development of a Return to Work Intervention Programme for Stroke Survivor (SReTWIP): A Delphi Survey Open
Background Even though clearly defined pathways for vocational re-entry are well recognized for conditions such as mental health, musculoskeletal dysfunction and traumatic brain injury, none has been identified for stroke as there have bee…
View article: The challenge to providing stroke care and rehabilitation in Malawi
The challenge to providing stroke care and rehabilitation in Malawi Open
# Background Much research activity throughout the world has advanced on acute stroke care interventions, however, patients in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) benefit less from stroke care practices due to continuing challenges. T…