Monique M. Keller
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View article: Hand Osteoarthritis rehabilitation practices in South Africa: A pilot study
Hand Osteoarthritis rehabilitation practices in South Africa: A pilot study Open
Background: Best-evidence recommendations guide the non-pharmacological management of patients diagnosed with hand osteoarthritis. The problem is that the current management approaches and whether the best evidence recommendations are inco…
View article: Low back pain treatment adherence barriers in Eswatini private physiotherapy practices: A pilot study
Low back pain treatment adherence barriers in Eswatini private physiotherapy practices: A pilot study Open
Background: Adherence to management regimes is pivotal to successfully managing patients with low back pain (LBP). Barriers decrease adherence, resulting in disability.Objectives: Our pilot study aimed to determine barriers associated with…
View article: National Health Insurance interprofessional practice implementation in hand rehabilitation service delivery in South Africa
National Health Insurance interprofessional practice implementation in hand rehabilitation service delivery in South Africa Open
Interprofessional rehabilitation framed in the ICF Core Set, accompanied by inclusive interprofessional education opportunities according to the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSAs) scope of practice, will benefit South Afri…
View article: Activities of daily living with grasp types and force measurements during object manipulation
Activities of daily living with grasp types and force measurements during object manipulation Open
Background: Limited scientific evidence guides hand rehabilitation towards improved hand function, and safe early return to work. Grasp types, the subunits of object manipulation and the forces which may improve functional outcomes, have b…
View article: Hand therapy: Inclusive care by South African physiotherapists
Hand therapy: Inclusive care by South African physiotherapists Open
The effective management of individuals with hand-related conditions and injuries is pertinent to ensure optimal hand function and quality of life. Equal continued formal education opportunities should thus be created for all multidiscipli…
View article: Physiotherapy practice in lymphoedema in South Africa: A survey
Physiotherapy practice in lymphoedema in South Africa: A survey Open
Educational bodies and policymakers may use this data to facilitate improvement in physiotherapy management of the condition and provision of care.
View article: Physiotherapy students’ knowledge and attitudes about their role in mental health
Physiotherapy students’ knowledge and attitudes about their role in mental health Open
Background: As the prevalence of mental health disorders (MHD) increases, physiotherapy students will be increasingly exposed to patients with MHD in their undergraduate studies. International research has shown that students who have ment…
View article: Same-day discharge after early mobilisation and increased frequency of physiotherapy following hip and knee arthroplasty
Same-day discharge after early mobilisation and increased frequency of physiotherapy following hip and knee arthroplasty Open
Achieving safe SDD after hip and knee arthroplasty surgeries saved costs and improved patient satisfaction, with a decrease in LOS being beneficial for medical funders and stakeholders including government aiming to implement National Heal…
View article: Traumatic hand injury management and outcomes: A case report
Traumatic hand injury management and outcomes: A case report Open
Acute hand injuries are routinely managed by family medicine and primary care physicians. An appropriate initial assessment and treatment, early referral to a hand surgeon when indicated, and timeous referral to a hand therapist are impera…
View article: Physiotherapy in an advanced rehabilitation pathway for patients after hip and knee arthroplasty: A proposal
Physiotherapy in an advanced rehabilitation pathway for patients after hip and knee arthroplasty: A proposal Open
Background: Accelerated rehabilitation pathway (ARP) decrease patients’ hospital length of stay (LOS). A lack of evidence exists on physiotherapy management and outcome as part of ARP in South Africa (SA). Our study will aim to determine w…
View article: Experiences and effects of telerehabilitation services for physiotherapy outpatients in a resource-constrained public health set-up in the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic: A proposal
Experiences and effects of telerehabilitation services for physiotherapy outpatients in a resource-constrained public health set-up in the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic: A proposal Open
Pan African Clinical Trial Registry, PACTR202103637993156.
View article: Hand rehabilitation programmes for second to fifth metacarpal fractures: A systematic literature review
Hand rehabilitation programmes for second to fifth metacarpal fractures: A systematic literature review Open
Our study contributes to the knowledge base of hand rehabilitation after an individual sustained a second to fifth metacarpal fracture. The authors identified a gap where future studies should further investigate the effect of hand rehabil…
View article: Blended teaching versus traditional teaching for undergraduate physiotherapy students at the University of the Witwatersrand
Blended teaching versus traditional teaching for undergraduate physiotherapy students at the University of the Witwatersrand Open
The study contributes to the knowledge base of blended learning in Health Science Education in South Africa. The authors identified a gap where future studies should investigate the effect of blended learning on clinical performance outcom…
View article: Hand Rehabilitation Programs Used for Second to Fifth Metacarpal Fractures: A Systematic Literature Review Protocol
Hand Rehabilitation Programs Used for Second to Fifth Metacarpal Fractures: A Systematic Literature Review Protocol Open
Background Metacarpal fractures have an incidence rate of 13.6 per 100000, affects males more than females and accounts for 33% of all hand fractures. No evidence-based rehabilitation program exists for second to fifth metacarpal fractures…
View article: Electronic Device Use and Fine Motor Dexterity & Handwriting: A Pilot Study of South African Grade 2 Children
Electronic Device Use and Fine Motor Dexterity & Handwriting: A Pilot Study of South African Grade 2 Children Open
Electronic media is at an all-time high in contemporary society with the developmental impact of electronic use still mostly unknown. This study aimed at determining the association between electronic device use and the impact on handwriti…