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Exploring the challenges and experiences of stroke patients and their spouses in Blantyre, Malawi
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)
Stroke is the second leading cause of disability worldwide. Up to 60% of the survivors remain severely disabled. These people experience various challenges in such areas as self-care, mobility, accessing medical and ...
Barriers to reintegration experienced by stroke clients post discharge from a rehabilitation center in Malawi
(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 ...
The current state of injury related care for Malawi super league football players
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)
The study aimed at identifying the current state of injury related care for Malawi super league football players. To achieve this the study determined the average time taken by soccer players in Malawi to return to active ...
Knowledge, attitudes and beliefs on contributing factors among low back pain patients attending outpatients physiotherapy treatment in Malawi
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)
Low back pain (LBP) is a growing health and socio-economic problem worldwide, affecting humans from adolescent to adult age. In developed countries, more than 80% of adults are at risk of suffering a disabling episode of ...
Contextual model for in-patient stroke care and rehabilitation in Malawi
(University of Western Cape, 2020)
Stroke is a known health challenge for the public as it is both incapacitating and fatal to many people world over. Malawi, one of
the developing countries has stroke as the fourth leading cause of death, and is fast ...