Browsing Masters of Science - Msc (Physiotherapy) by Author "Mlenzana, Nondwe"
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Activity limitations and participation restrictions four years after traumatic spinal cord injury in Cape Town, South Africa
van Wyk, Vania (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 ... -
Barriers and facilitators regarding patient adherence towards physiotherapy rehabilitation programs in the management of osteoarthritis in Nairobi, Kenya.
Wanunda, Wendy Ashley (University of Western Cape, 2020)Reduced adherence levels have been demonstrated by some patients affected with Osteoarthritis. Therefore, this study aimed at exploring the barriers and facilitators regarding patient adherence towards physiotherapy ... -
Exploration and determination of the process of care of stroke in Zambia
Mapulanga, Miriam (University of the Western Cape, 2016)Zambia is undergoing epidemiological changes from communicable diseases to NCDs as a result of demographic transition and hence Stroke is an emerging NCD in the country. The process of care of stroke in Zambia as country ... -
Factors inhibiting equalization of opportunities towards persons with physical disabilities in Uasin-Gishu County, Kenya
Koech, Christopher Arap (University of the Western Cape, 2016)Background: Persons with physical disabilities experience unfavorable conditions in health care, education, employment infrastructure and recreational facilities. Persons with physical disabilities have encountered challenges ... -
Participation restrictions of stroke patients living in the community at selected community health centres in the Metropole Districts in the Western Cape, South Africa
Arowoiya, Ayorinde Ibukun (University of the Western Cape, 2014)Stroke is the second leading cause of death globally and the consequences on human and economic health are of major concern. The aim of this study was to determine and explore the participation restrictions experienced by ... -
People with disabilities and service providers’ experiences of community based rehabilitation in Rwanda
Dusaberurema, Dieudonne (2009)Background: Globally the number of people with disabilities (PWDs) is escalating especially in developing countries. Different approaches and strategies have been used to care for PWDs but could not meet their expectations. ... -
Perceptions and expectations of patients regarding a new rehabilitation model to encompass the vision of the new health plan 2030
Petersen, Rochelle Louisa (University of the Western Cape, 2017)People with disabilities face many challenges. Some are made to feel inferior by others because of their physical or mental disabilities. Primary healthcare described by the Alma Ata Declaration as "health for all", is a ... -
Perceptions regarding medical management of clubfoot in Kenya
Kingau, Naomi Wanjiru (University of the Western Cape, 2012)Clubfoot is one of the congenital and structural conditions that lead to physical impairment in children globally. Service providers have different perceptions on the various methods of management of clubfoot. This has led ... -
Physiotherapists’ perceptions on stroke rehabilitation with focus on palliative care in Lusaka, Zambia
Mwanza, Christo (University of the Western Cape, 2015)Palliative care is a vague and often confusing term used to describe a type of treatment model for chronic and life-threatening illnesses. WHO describes palliative care as an approach that improves the quality of life of ... -
Rehabilitation professionals' views on the experiences of patients with physical disabilities accessing community health centres
Abdulqadir, Ayiman Husayn Khalleefah (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 ... -
The satisfaction of clients with disabilities regarding services provided at primary health centres in Ndola, Zambia
Mwansa, Rabecca Marjorie (University of the Western Cape, 2010)Client satisfaction is an outcome measure of quality care. Therefore, health care providers (HCP) have a responsibility to provide quality care services in order to satisfy clients' health needs. The aim of this study was ... -
Women's perceptions and experiences of post-operative physiotherapy management at an Obstetric Fistula Center in Eldoret, Kenya
Muia, Catherine Mwikali (University of the Western Cape, 2017)Post-operative physiotherapy plays a vital role in the management of patients with incontinence in order to optimise the outcome of obstetric fistula surgery. Women who suffer residual urinary incontinence continue to ...