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Profile of, and challenges experienced by, stroke patients admitted at Haydom Lutheran hospital, Tanzania
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)
Background and aim: Despite the high number of strokes globally, and among people of African origin in particular, there are few available data on stroke in most countries of sub-Saharan African (SSA), including Tanzania. ...
Work-related lower back pain among primary school teachers in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)
Lower back pain (LBP) is one of the most common work-related health problems in economically developed countries and the most prevailing musculoskeletal condition that causes disability in the developing nations. School ...
Work-related low back pain among clinical nurses in Tanzania
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)
Low back pain (LBP) is a significant problem among the nursing population worldwide. Manual lifting and shifting of heavy objects and patients are primary contributing factors. Nurses are supposed to be knowledgeable about ...
The perceptions of clinical physiotherapists of their role in supervising undergraduate students in selected tertiary hospitals in Tanzania
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
Clinical exposure is a major training component that professional training institutions use to
inculcate among undergraduate physiotherapy students clinical knowledge and skills from a real
world context. Good perceptions ...
The perceived attitudes, knowledge and barriers towards evidence-based practice (EBP) amongst physiotherapists in the United Republic of Tanzania
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)
There has recently been an increased pressure in all-healthcare disciplines to provide interventions that are scientific, safe, efficient and cost-effective. Evidence-based practice is said to be the current best approach ...
Epidemiology of and challenges experienced by individuals surviving a traumatic spinal cord injury with community reintegration in Tanzania
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
A traumatic spinal cord injury (TSCI) often occurs unexpectedly and causes considerable disability. This condition requires specialized care that is delivered in a time sensitive manner. Data on the incidence, causes, ...
An investigation into the physiotherapy management of neck pain at the Muhimbili Orthopaedic Institute in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)
Neck pain is a common health problem affecting the general population and it can be associated with significant activity limitation, It contributes to a number of lost work days and high costs in its management. The purpose ...