Browsing Masters of Science - Msc (Physiotherapy) by Author "Karachi, Farhana"
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The epidemiology of traumatic brain injury and the evaluation of the impact of in-hospital physiotherapy on morbidity at a central hospital in Cape Town, South Africa
Fridie, Imaan (University of the Western Cape, 2023)Traumatic brain injury (TBI) incidence is higher in sub-Saharan Africa compared to the global average. Evidence regarding TBI incidence, epidemiology, in-hospital physiotherapy management and functional outcomes of TBI ... -
Exploring the role of the physiotherapy clinical educators in the clinical setting in Uganda
Kibuuka, Charles (University of the Western Cape, 2020)Clinical education is considered a cornerstone of the healthcare professionals’ education including physiotherapists. Clinical education involves translation of theoretical knowledge into practical skills, facilitated by ... -
Family and patient perception of physiotherapy care rendered to patients in the cardiothoracic intensive care unit
Naidoo, Melissa (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 ... -
Perceptions of physiotherapists on their role in the management of intensive care patients in Khartoum, Sudan
Khalil, Ashraf Khalil Abduni (University of the Western Cape, 2020)The professional status of physiotherapists in Sudan is reported to be low even though the profession was established in Khartoum, Sudan in 1969. Intensive care units are operating in Khartoum, Sudan. Physiotherapists have ... -
Prevalence of and risk factors for work-related musculoskeletal injuries (WMSIs) amongst underground mine workers in Kitwe, Zambia
Kunda, Richard (2008)The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence of and risk factors contributing to work-related musculoskeletal injuries amongst underground mine workers in Kitwe, Zambia. -
Private sector intensive care physiotherapists profile and current practices in South Africa
Peerbhay, Sarfaraz (University of Western Cape, 2020)Variability of profile and practices (roles) of the ICU physiotherapists exists globally. The profile and current practices (roles) of the private practice physiotherapist in the private ICU has been minimally explored ... -
The role of physiotherapy in the management of patients following cardiac surgery in Tanzania
Makalla, Abdallah R. (University of the Western Cape, 2014)An increase of cardiac surgeries globally has been associated with an increasing number of people with cardiovascular disease in both developed and developing countries. Following cardiac surgery, pulmonary complications ...