Browsing Masters of Science - Msc (Physiotherapy) by Author "Rhoda, Anthea"
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Persons with physical disabilities' experiences of rehabilitation services at community health centres in Cape Town
Matsika, Callista Kanganwiro (University of the Western Cape, 2009)According to the United Nations, more than half a billion people (about 650 million) worldwide are disabled. Disability can have a vast impact on both the individual and the family. Rehabilitation is therefore a fundamental ... -
Physical disabilities among adults with HIV/AIDS being managed by the Makeni home-based carers in Lusaka, Zambia
Mumba, Mumba (University of the Western Cape, 2004)HIV and AIDS are now being considered as a chronic disease. As people live longer the possibility of physical disability increases. This study aimed to investigate the nature of physical disability among HIV/AIDS adults ... -
The profile and outcomes of stroke patients discharged from a hospital In the Eastern Cape
Cunningham, Natalie Lorinda (University of Western Cape, 2012)Stroke is the third leading cause of death and disability worldwide. The Uitenhage Provincial Hospital admits many stroke patients. To date, no in-depth study has been conducted on stroke patients admitted to the Hospital. ... -
Profile of and caregiver experiences of infants with obstetric Erb's Palsy treated at a tertiary institution
Abuaraba, Khadija (University of the Western Cape, 2016)Background: Erb's Palsy results from excessive displacement of the head during birth causing traction on the Brachial plexus. In order to define optimal management for Erb's Palsy, reliable data is needed. Aim: The aim of ... -
Profile of and challenges experienced by stroke patients admitted to Ruhengeri Hospital in Rwanda
Urimubenshi, Gerard (University of the Western Cape, 2009)Stroke is the world's third highest cause of death and a major cause of disability. In order to define optimal management for stroke, reliable data are needed. Although Ruhengeri Hospital in Rwanda receives many stroke ... -
Profile of, and challenges experienced by, stroke patients admitted at Haydom Lutheran hospital, Tanzania
Maqway, Simon Azaria (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. ... -
Rehabilitation services of persons with disabilities : experiences of patients and service providers in a rehabilitation centre in the Western Cape Province
Kumurenzi, Anne (University of the Western Cape, 2011)Rehabilitation is important for persons living with disabilities as it contributes to their sense of autonomy, self-worth, social participation and improving their quality of life. Improving the quality of rehabilitation ... -
Self-management strategies employed by stroke survivors in the Western Cape, South Africa
Smith, Janine Lynette (University of the Western Cape, 2019)Ischaemic heart disease and stroke were the leading causes of death and disability globally, accounting for a combined 15 million deaths. Disability following a stroke is complex and multidimensional. Disability and ... -
Social support and participation restrictions in patients living with stroke in the Western Cape, South Africa
Elloker, Toughieda (University of the Western Cape, 2016)Cerebro-vascular accidents or stroke remain a leading cause of death worldwide accounting for 5.5 million deaths, leaving individuals disabled in many aspects of functioning. The International Classification of Functioning, ...