Browsing Masters of Science - Msc (Physiotherapy) by Author "Rhoda, Anthea"
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Attitudes of health science students towards people with disabilities at Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre (KCMC) in Tanzania
Sheriff, Insiyya Djamil (2010)The effects of disability on the individual not only include physical, psychological and emotional adjustments but also negative attitudes of able bodied people towards persons with disabilities. The attitudes of healthcare ... -
Barriers and facilitators to utilisation of rehabilitation services amongst persons with lower-limb amputations in a rural community in Kwa-Zulu Natal
Naidoo, Ugendrie (University of the Western Cape, 2017)An estimated 387 million people worldwide already have diabetes mellitus (DM), with those numbers rising to an estimated 592 million people by the year 2035. The prevalence of diabetes mellitus continues to increase with ... -
Barriers to reintegration experienced by stroke clients post discharge from a rehabilitation center in Malawi
Chimatiro, George Lameck (University of the Western Cape, 2012)Stroke is a worldwide medical emergency, and the trend in its incidence is rising. Stroke leads to activity limitation and participation restriction among stroke clients. However rehabilitation of stroke disability has ... -
Challenges experienced by mothers of children with cerebral palsy in Ndola, Zambia.
Singogo, Carol (University of the Western Cape, 2012)About 10% of children world-wide experience developmental disorders and require access to the health care system. These disorders also require extensive care giving, often throughout childhood and into the adult years. ... -
The challenges experienced by persons with physical disabilities who live in Chifubu Township in Zambia.
Sakala, Mary Seliya (University of the Western Cape, 2010)People with physical disability experience various challenges which include physical, social and attitudinal challenges. These challenges which limit the inclusion of persons with physical disabilities in society are a ... -
The challenges experienced by persons with physical disabilities who live in Chifubu Township in Zambia.
Sakala, Mary Seliya (University of the Western Cape, 2010)People with physical disability experience various challenges which include physical, social and attitudinal challenges. These challenges which limit the inclusion of persons with physical disabilities in society are a ... -
Determining the process of rehabilitation and the outcomes of patients at a specialised in-patient centre in the Western Cape
Conran, Joseph (University of the Western Cape, 2012)The World Health Organisation estimates that the majority of the disabled population resides in the developing world, but most of the research on outcomes of patients originates from the developed world. In the light of ... -
Exploration of the most valued constructs of quality of life among persons living with spinal cord injury in a Tanzania rural area
Moshi, Haleluya Imanueli (University of the Western Cape, 2012)A spinal cord injury causes a major impact on the life of individuals who experience it. From the impact of the accident or disease causing spinal cord damage, one is left immobile, insensitive to touch and dysfunction of ... -
Factors affecting length of hospital stay for people with spinal cord injuries at Kanombe Military Hospital, Rwanda
Bwanjugu, Patrick B. (University of the Western Cape, 2009)Spinal cord injury is a devastating condition, and its consequences impact on many facets of an individual's life. Activities of daily living such as personal care and housework might be difficult to perform post injury. ... -
Factors influencing functional outcome of stroke patients admitted to a tertiary hospital
Parekh, Ishita (University of the Western Cape, 2011)Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide. Individuals with stroke often face functional limitations. There are several factors that are associated with functional outcome post stroke. Treatment in a ... -
The Factors lnfluencing Functional Outcomes of Patients With Stroke Receiving Rehabilitation at a Sub-acute Rehabilitation Facility in the Western Cape
Groenewald, Ryan (University of the Western Cape, 2013)BACKGROUND A great deal is known about stroke and its impact in high-income, developed countries, however this is not the case in developing countries, such as Sub-Saharan Africa. Stroke has been identified to be a major ... -
Health promotion needs of stroke patients accessing community health centres in the metropole region of the Western Cape
Biggs, Debbie Lynn (University of the Western Cape, 2005)Stroke is the third leading cause of death and a major cause of disability in most societies. Individuals with physical disabilities are at risk of secondary complications due to the impact of the disability, which may be ... -
Knowledge attitudes and practices regarding physiotherapy management of patients admitted to Intensive Care Units in Khartoum State
Alfadil, Tsabeeh Abdalrahman (University of the Western Cape, 2017)The Physiotherapist is an important member of the multidisciplinary team managing critically ill patients in the ICU. Physiotherapy practice in the ICU has shown itself to be effective, whereas the lack of physiotherapy ... -
Knowledge of nurses regarding dysphagia in patients with stroke, in Namibia
Pickel-Voigt, Andrea (University of the Western Cape, 2014)Dysphagia is commonly known as a swallowing disorder associated with stroke patients. Between 37% - 78% of stroke patients suffer from it initially. Complications of dysphagia include aspiration leading to chest infection ... -
Knowledge of stroke among hypertensive patients in selected hospitals in the Tanga region, Tanzania
Tesha, John Joseph (University of the Western Cape, 2006)Lack of knowledge about stroke in general and specific knowledge of the risk factors, signs, and symptoms of stroke results in the late presentation of patients at hospital. The aim of this study was to determine the ... -
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 ... -
The perceived attitudes, knowledge and barriers towards evidence-based practice (EBP) amongst physiotherapists in the United Republic of Tanzania
Maigeh, Elias Peterson (University of the Western Cape, 2004)There has recently been an increased pressure in all-healthcare disciplines to provide interventions that are scientific, safe, efficient and cost-effective. Evidence-based practice is said to be the current best approach ... -
Perceptions of healthcare professionals and stroke patients regarding self-management.
Jansen, Renee (University of Western Cape, 2020)Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and disability in the world. Stroke patients often place significant cost on the health care systems, due to long periods of care. Health care professionals play a key role in ... -
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 ... -
Peripheral neuropathy and quality of life of adults living with HIV/AIDS in Rulindo District in Rwanda
Juvenal, Biraguma (University of the Western Cape, 2008)Peripheral neuropathy (PN) is a common neurological complication occurring in the asymptomatic and symptomatic stages of human immune deficiency virus (HIV) infection. The pain and other symptoms caused by PN can impair ...