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Understanding the dynamics of accessing chronic medicines in the public sector: Implications for policy in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
Access to medicines (ATM), specifically for those medicines that are related to the priority
health needs of a population has been cited as a fundamental part of universal health coverage
and a key element for service ...
Perceptions of nursing students at a university in the Western Cape regarding clinical supervision on the Essential Drug List as a medication protocol
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Clinical experiences have always been an integral part of nursing education, and the
value thereof to the nursing students is widely demonstrated in research. The
purpose of clinical supervision is bridging the gap between ...
A qualitative exploration of the dimensions of family resilience in a rural community on the West Coast
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Historically, families living in disenfranchised communities were viewed as being
dysfunctional. This view led to the perpetuation of the challenges and adverse situations
faced by these families. It is important to view ...
Participation restrictions and vocational needs amongst persons with a lower limb amputation in Cape Town, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Vocational rehabilitation relates to rehabilitating a person with an amputation back into actively
participating in society. Although vocational rehabilitation is important, before it can be
implemented, the participation ...
Experiences of coloured heroin users in Metro South area of Cape Town: A social work perspective
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Heroin usage is on the increase in the Western Cape province of South Africa owing to globalization and to increased access to the drug in this province. The goal of this study is to explore the experiences of coloured ...
Exploring nurse preceptors' perceptions of benefits, support and commitment to the preceptor role in the Western Cape.
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)
Background: A preceptor is defined as a specialized tutor who gives practical training to the student in the practice settings. Preceptors are frequently used to orientate nursing students to prepare them for their duties ...
Exploring the lived experience of leisure travelling for people with disabilities
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Historically travelling was an option only for the affluent; however, with the turn of the 20th century, travelling shifted to an important form of free-choice learning by means of discovery. Travelogues of able-bodied ...
The process of rehabilitation for 0-6 year old children with cerebral palsy at Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Introduction: Cerebral palsy is one of the leading causes of disability globally. The number of new
cases of children with cerebral palsy (CP) is on the increase. Rehabilitation is the most common
intervention used to ...
A programme evaluation of the effects of an intensified TB screening strategy on changes in facility level TB case finding in City Health PHC facilities in Cape Town
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Background:
In South Africa, tuberculosis (TB) detection remains a major problem, as notified cases are
estimated to account for only 68% of all incident cases. Health services have relied on
passive case finding and ...
Relationship between selected physical characteristics and hamstring injuries in male soccer players
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Hamstrings muscle injury is the most frequent soccer-related injury in amateur and professional soccer players. Despite various interventions, the risk of hamstrings re-injury remains high. Several scientific studies ...