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Novice occupational therapists’ perceptions and experiences of professional socialisation in the first year of practice in South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Professional socialisation is a key dimension within the professional development of an occupational therapy practitioner. Professional socialisation in the first year of practice involves a process of change within the ...
Exploring the experiences of rehabilitated stroke survivors and the perceptions of stakeholders with regard to stroke survivors returning to work in South-West Nigeria
(University of the Western Cape, 2013)
Stroke has been identified as a global cause of neurological disability with a resultant burden shared not only by the survivor but also by the society. The resumption of one’s role as a worker after having a stroke is an ...
Final year occupational therapy students' experience of supervision during community fieldwork practice
(University of the Western Cape, 2012)
Fieldwork is seen to be an essential component in the curriculum of an
undergraduate occupational therapy (OT) program through which students
develop their professional behavior and apply theoretical education to ...
Meeting the occupational needs of recovering drug addicted adolescents
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)
The growing phenomenon of drug abuse has alerted the attention of health professionals, addiction counsellors, school educators, the media and community members. Susceptible sub groups of the population such as adolescents ...
Exploring the sensory compatibility of ten children with autism and their mothers
(University of the Western Cape, 2008)
Children with autism typically present with sensory processing difficulties that affect their ability to relate to people. This qualitative study focused on exploring the sensory processing of children with autism and their ...
Mental health care users’ perceptions and experiences of a hospital-based vocational rehabilitation programme in a rural setting
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Return to work is a recognised goal of rehabilitation by the occupational therapy discipline that is
addressed through vocational rehabilitation as a key feature of work practice. Programmes that fall
under the umbrella ...
The experiences and perceptions of individuals with stroke about the usefulness of the model of occupational self efficacy in a rural setting
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
Individuals diagnosed with stroke particularly in rural communities have a poor return to work rate. Vocational rehabilitation has been used as an intervention strategy with various types of clients with disability or ...
Exploring the experiences and perceptions of individuals with schizophrenia about the use of the model of occupational self-efficacy in enhancing work skills
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Globally, high unemployment rates exist amongst individuals with schizophrenia. Evidence
suggests that these individuals have a desire to return to work (RTW), however, they
experience difficulty in finding as well as ...
People with disabilities’ perspectives on how participation in a supported employment programme facilitates access to work.
(University of Western Cape, 2021)
Despite extensive literature highlighting the role of supported employment in ensuring access
to work for people with disabilities, there is limited research on their perspectives of supported
employment. This thesis ...
An exploration of undergraduate Occupational therapy students’ perspectives on occupational balance
(University of Western Cape, 2019)
Occupational justice empowers individuals, especially the previously disadvantaged, to have their
basic needs met, as well as turn their potential into reality, through human rights and labour
legislation, which provides ...