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Exploring the risks and resilience experienced by day labourers at a hiring site in Cape Town
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Although the practice of day labouring can be traced back for centuries, it has become a steadily growing global phenomenon and has significant implications for the populations and economies of both developed and developing ...
Family and patient perception of physiotherapy care rendered to patients in the cardiothoracic intensive care unit
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Background: Physiotherapists are involved in the management of patients in the
cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Patient and family perception of care has become
an important measure in evaluating the quality of ...
Assessment of healthy lifestyle practices in type 2 diabetes patients and association with glycated haemoglobin levels in Harare, Zimbabwe
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Introduction: The control of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is pivoted on adherence to a healthy lifestyle (healthy diet, physical activity and non-smoking). Zimbabwe reports a high burden of T2DM related complications ...
A programme to facilitate quality client-centred care in Primary Health Care clinics of the rural West Coast District
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Introduction:
The overall aim of this study was to develop a programme to facilitate quality client-centred care in Primary Health Care clinics of the rural West Coast District.
Research design and -method:
Both ...
Rehabilitation professionals' views on the experiences of patients with physical disabilities accessing community health centres
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Rehabilitation services have been described as being necessary to maximize patient
independence in order to enable them to participate fully in their communities. The Aim of the
study was based on the problem statement ...
An investigation on food safety of the National School Nutrition Programme in Peddie, Eastern Cape, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
The National School Nutrition Programme (NSNP) focuses on provision of
nutritious supplementary meals to learners in order to improve temporary hunger, learner's
school attendance and punctuality. Food served through this ...
The effect of a motor skills exercise programme on quality of life and motor skills development in hard of hearing children in Grade R to Grade 2
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Background: Hearing loss in children can contribute to a loss or delay in motor skills development and has been shown to negatively affect their participation in physical activity. Lack of physical activity may then further ...
Activity limitations and participation restrictions four years after traumatic spinal cord injury in Cape Town, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
The distressing event of Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) leads to complete or incomplete injury, and results in many complications such as such as neurogenic shock, cardiovascular disease, temperature regulatory problems, respiratory ...
The adaptation of the model of occupational self-efficacy for returning individuals living with tuberculosis to work
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Tuberculosis (TB) and multi-drug resistant (MDR) TB have been identified as one of the largest health problems in the world, and notably recognized as a big issue in democratic South Africa. Socio-demographic factors such ...
The impact of low back pain on adult women attending Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, Eldoret, Kenya
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Low back pain is one of the most frequent health problems and also one of the most prevalent musculoskeletal disorders. It’s the leading reason for activity limitation and job absenteeism which leads to huge economic burden ...