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View article: Feasibility of an at-home telerehabilitation programme for upper limb impairment post-stroke
Feasibility of an at-home telerehabilitation programme for upper limb impairment post-stroke Open
Background: Access to stroke rehabilitation in low-resource South African areas is limited. Telerehabilitation (TR) offers a promising solution, particularly for upper limb recovery post-stroke. Aim: To assess the feasibility of a task-ori…
View article: The Lived Experience of Persons with Spinal Cord Injuries Engaging in Remote Work: A South African Perspective
The Lived Experience of Persons with Spinal Cord Injuries Engaging in Remote Work: A South African Perspective Open
In South Africa, traumatic SCI cases are disproportionately high in comparison to other countries. Low retention and maintenance of work for persons with SCIs are further exasperated by structural barriers and societal stigma. Persons with…
View article: Mapping access to care and identification of barriers for traumatic brain injury in a South African township
Mapping access to care and identification of barriers for traumatic brain injury in a South African township Open
Rationale South Africa has a high traumatic injury burden resulting in a significant number of persons suffering from traumatic brain injury (TBI). TBI is a time‐sensitive condition requiring a responsive and organized health system to min…
View article: Primary to secondary school transition of learners with traumatic brain injuries in the Cape metropolitan area: A learner perspective
Primary to secondary school transition of learners with traumatic brain injuries in the Cape metropolitan area: A learner perspective Open
Aim: This study explores the lived experiences of the primary to secondary school transition of adolescent learners with TBI within a middle to low income context. An understanding of the insider perspective of this school transition sough…
View article: Primary to secondary school transition of learners with traumatic brain injuries in the Cape metropolitan area: A learner perspective
Primary to secondary school transition of learners with traumatic brain injuries in the Cape metropolitan area: A learner perspective Open
Aim: This study explores the lived experiences of the primary to secondary school transition of adolescent learners with TBI within a middle to low income context. An understanding of the insider perspective of this school transition sough…
View article: The constructive learning elements of online clinical rotations that fostered practical learning: Occupational therapy students and clinical educators’ perspectives
The constructive learning elements of online clinical rotations that fostered practical learning: Occupational therapy students and clinical educators’ perspectives Open
This is the second book in the 'Health, Functioning and Technology' series. The focus of this book is on teaching, learning and assessment in rehabilitation education within the African context. The primary contributors to the book are aut…
View article: Transformation of learning and teaching in rehabilitation sciences: A case study from South Africa
Transformation of learning and teaching in rehabilitation sciences: A case study from South Africa Open
This is the second book in the 'Health, Functioning and Technology' series. The focus of this book is on teaching, learning and assessment in rehabilitation education within the African context. The primary contributors to the book are aut…
View article: Preface
Preface Open
This is the second book in the 'Health, Functioning and Technology' series. The focus of this book is on teaching, learning and assessment in rehabilitation education within the African context. The primary contributors to the book are aut…
View article: In summary
In summary Open
This is the second book in the 'Health, Functioning and Technology' series. The focus of this book is on teaching, learning and assessment in rehabilitation education within the African context. The primary contributors to the book are aut…
View article: Occupational therapy intervention for hemiplegic shoulder pain in adults' post-stroke: A Zimbabwean perspective
Occupational therapy intervention for hemiplegic shoulder pain in adults' post-stroke: A Zimbabwean perspective Open
Background: Stroke is a leading cause of disability in Zimbabwe. Hemiplegic shoulder pain (HSP), a secondary complication of stroke, impedes the functional recovery of the upper limb and occupational engagement. Occupational therapy interv…
View article: Occupational therapy intervention for hemiplegic shoulder pain in adults' post-stroke: A Zimbabwean perspective
Occupational therapy intervention for hemiplegic shoulder pain in adults' post-stroke: A Zimbabwean perspective Open
Background: Stroke is a leading cause of disability in Zimbabwe. Hemiplegic shoulder pain (HSP), a secondary complication of stroke, impedes the functional recovery of the upper limb and occupational engagement. Occupational therapy interv…
View article: Occupation-based intervention in therapy for upper limb musculoskeletal conditions: A systematic review
Occupation-based intervention in therapy for upper limb musculoskeletal conditions: A systematic review Open
Introduction Using meaningful activities as a treatment modality is characteristic of occupation-based intervention (OBI). The benefits of OBI have been described, but not the effectiveness thereof. The aim of this review was to assess the…
View article: Exploring the factors that affect the transition from student to health professional: an Integrative review
Exploring the factors that affect the transition from student to health professional: an Integrative review Open
View article: Rehabilitation following flexor tendon injury to the hand in African countries: a study protocol for a scoping review
Rehabilitation following flexor tendon injury to the hand in African countries: a study protocol for a scoping review Open
Quality of life is enhanced by engagement in meaningful activities and participation using our hands. In African countries, people rely predominantly on the use of their hands to engage in economic productive activities, including agricult…
View article: The well-being of family members as informal caregivers of persons with stroke in an African context: Understanding their lived experience
The well-being of family members as informal caregivers of persons with stroke in an African context: Understanding their lived experience 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: Exploring the transition from student to health professional by the first cohort of locally trained occupational therapists in Ghana
Exploring the transition from student to health professional by the first cohort of locally trained occupational therapists in Ghana Open
The importance of supervision and mentorship was highlighted in the study. Explicit attention to factors that support assimilation of new graduates within health care facilities were highlighted. The importance of continued professional de…
View article: Exploring the Factors that Affect the Transition from Students to Health Professionals: An Integrative Review
Exploring the Factors that Affect the Transition from Students to Health Professionals: An Integrative Review Open
Background: The nature of a new health professional’s transition from student to health professional is a significant determinant of the ease or difficulty of the journey to professional competence. The integrative review will explore the …
View article: Exploring the factors that affect new graduates’ transition from students to health professionals: a systematic integrative review protocol
Exploring the factors that affect new graduates’ transition from students to health professionals: a systematic integrative review protocol Open
Introduction To become a competent health professional, the nature of new graduates’ transition plays a fundamental role. The systematic integrative review will aim to identify the existing literature pertaining to the barriers during tran…
View article: Occupational therapists’ views on core competencies that graduates need to work in the field of neurology in a South African context
Occupational therapists’ views on core competencies that graduates need to work in the field of neurology in a South African context Open
BACKGROUND: The burden of neurologically related conditions in South Africa (SA) necessitates that undergraduate occupational therapy education and training provide students with core competencies to deliver comprehensive, effective client…
View article: A Service User Perspective Informing the Role of Occupational Therapy in School Transition Practice for High School Learners with TBI: An African Perspective
A Service User Perspective Informing the Role of Occupational Therapy in School Transition Practice for High School Learners with TBI: An African Perspective Open
Background . In the South African context, there are no specific guidelines regarding how to prepare and support adolescents for the transition from a health care to a high school setting post TBI. This raises questions about the relevance…
View article: Screens or MP4s: Acquiring Clinical Competencies Through the Use of e-OSPEs in Occupational Therapy
Screens or MP4s: Acquiring Clinical Competencies Through the Use of e-OSPEs in Occupational Therapy Open
The assessment of clinical competence of undergraduate students is a crucial part of higher education training in occupational therapy. The use of online objective standardized practical examinations (e-OSPEs) was piloted as a technologica…
View article: Occupational therapy students’ perspectives on the core competencies of graduates to practise in the field of neurology
Occupational therapy students’ perspectives on the core competencies of graduates to practise in the field of neurology Open
CITATION: Khuabi, L. J. N., et al. 2017. Occupational therapy students’ perspectives on the core competencies of graduates to practise in the field of neurology. African Journal of Health Professions Education, 9(1):39-43, doi:10.7196/AJHP…
View article: Using the World Health Organization’s Disability Assessment Schedule (2) to assess disability in community-dwelling stroke patients
Using the World Health Organization’s Disability Assessment Schedule (2) to assess disability in community-dwelling stroke patients Open
Background: Measurement of the extent of disability post-stroke is important to determine the impact of disability on these individuals and the effectiveness of interventions aimed at reducing the impact of their disability. Instruments us…