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View article: A framework for the expansion of psychosocial rehabilitation and support services in the Western Cape: towards occupational justice and societal well-being
A framework for the expansion of psychosocial rehabilitation and support services in the Western Cape: towards occupational justice and societal well-being Open
Aim The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness has responded to increasing mental health service pressures by developing an expanded psychosocial rehabilitation framework. Initiated in 2023, this framework aims to address the needs…
View article: Monitoring District Health System performance in South Africa: A proposed dashboard based on key pragmatic indicators
Monitoring District Health System performance in South Africa: A proposed dashboard based on key pragmatic indicators Open
Effective monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems are central to ensuring the performance and accountability of the district health system (DHS). Current systems in South Africa are suboptimal and poorly oriented to the decision-making nee…
View article: The implementation of community-oriented primary care in the Cape Metro Health District: A programme evaluation
The implementation of community-oriented primary care in the Cape Metro Health District: A programme evaluation Open
Background. An implementation framework for community-oriented primary care (COPC) was developed in the Cape Metro, Western Cape Province, South Africa. In 2018, four learning sites were identified to experiment with the framework. A study…
View article: A framework for implementation of community orientated primary care in the Metro Health Services, Cape Town, South Africa
A framework for implementation of community orientated primary care in the Metro Health Services, Cape Town, South Africa Open
In South Africa national policy on re-engineering primary health care (PHC) supports the implementation of ward-based outreach teams with community health workers. In the Western Cape a community–orientated primary care (COPC) approach has…
View article: A framework for implementation of community-orientated primary care in the Metro Health Services, Cape Town, South Africa
A framework for implementation of community-orientated primary care in the Metro Health Services, Cape Town, South Africa Open
In South Africa, the national policy on re-engineering primary health care (PHC) supports the implementation of ward-based outreach teams with community health workers. In the Western Cape, a community-orientated primary care (COPC) approa…
View article: Re-organising primary health care to respond to the Coronavirus epidemic in Cape Town, South Africa
Re-organising primary health care to respond to the Coronavirus epidemic in Cape Town, South Africa Open
Cape Town is currently one of the hotspots for COVID-19 on the African continent. The Metropolitan Health Services have re-organised their primary health care (PHC) services to tackle the epidemic with a community-orientated primary care p…
View article: Home delivery of medication during Coronavirus disease 2019, Cape Town, South Africa: Short report
Home delivery of medication during Coronavirus disease 2019, Cape Town, South Africa: Short report Open
The public sector primary care facilities in Cape Town serve a large number of patients with chronic diseases such as human immunodeficiency virus, tuberculosis, diabetes, hypertension, asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Pri…
View article: Healthcare workers' perceptions and experience of primary healthcare integration: a qualitative evidence synthesis
Healthcare workers' perceptions and experience of primary healthcare integration: a qualitative evidence synthesis Open
This is a protocol for a Cochrane Review (qualitative). The objectives are as follows: To identify, appraise, and synthesise qualitative studies exploring healthcare workers' perceptions and experiences of PHC integration; to identify the …
View article: Capacity-building needs assessment of rural health managers: The what and the how ...
Capacity-building needs assessment of rural health managers: The what and the how ... Open
CITATION: Goliath, C., Mukinda, F. K. & Dudley, L. 2015. Capacity-building needs assessment of rural health managers : the what and the how ... African Journal of Health Professions Education, 7(1 ):92-97, doi:10.7196/AJHPE.510.
View article: Equipping medical graduates to address health systems challenges in South Africa: An expressed need for curriculum change
Equipping medical graduates to address health systems challenges in South Africa: An expressed need for curriculum change Open
CITATION: Mukinda, F. K., et al. 2015. Equipping medical graduates to address health systems challenges in South Africa : an expressed need for curriculum change. African Journal of Health Professions Education, 7(1):86-91, doi:10.7196/AJH…
View article: Experiences of patients and service providers with out-patient rehabilitation services in a rehabilitation centre in the Western Cape Province
Experiences of patients and service providers with out-patient rehabilitation services in a rehabilitation centre in the Western Cape Province Open
Background: Rehabilitation is important for persons with disabilities as it contributes to their sense of autonomy, self-worth and social participation, and improves their quality of life. Improving the quality of rehabilitation services r…
View article: Impact of a quality improvement project to strengthen infection prevention and control training at rural healthcare facilities
Impact of a quality improvement project to strengthen infection prevention and control training at rural healthcare facilities Open
CITATION: Dramowski, A., et al. 2015. Impact of a quality improvement project to strengthen infection prevention and control training at rural healthcare facilities. African Journal of Health Professions Education, 7(1):73-75, doi:10.7196/…
View article: Fit for purpose? A review of a medical curriculum and its contribution to strengthening health systems in South Africa
Fit for purpose? A review of a medical curriculum and its contribution to strengthening health systems in South Africa Open
CITATION: Dudley, L. D., et al. 2015. Fit for purpose? a review of a medical curriculum and its contribution to strengthening health systems in South Africa. African Journal of Health Professions Education, 7(1 ):81-85, doi:10.7196/AJHPE.5…
View article: Validity of the Stellenbosch University On-road Assessment
Validity of the Stellenbosch University On-road Assessment Open
BACKGROUND: Internationally, occupational therapists are the professional group called upon to assess fitness to drive. Fitness to drive is assessed through a comprehensive driving evaluation consisting of a clinical battery of tests and a…