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    Contextualization of a physiotherapy clinical practice guideline for stroke rehabilitation in Kenya 

    Kingau, Naomi Wanjiru (University of the Western Cape, 2018)
    Stroke is the third leading cause of death and disability worldwide. Eighty five per cent of strokes occur in developing countries, and it is estimated that the prevalence will increase in future. Evidence based rehabilitation ...
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    The adaptation and contextualization of the bridges stroke self-management intervention for patients living with stroke in the Western Cape, South Africa 

    Groenewald, Ryan Clive (University of the Western Cape, 2018)
    Background: Many patients with stroke feel ill-prepared for discharge from stroke rehabilitation, despite having undergone extensive periods of therapy. From the available research, there is clear evidence that disease ...
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    Facilitators and barriers influencing the implementation of injury prevention strategies among clubs at the University of the Western Cape 

    Nasr, Haithem (University of the Western Cape, 2018)
    Introduction: The majority of University of the Western Cape coaches believe that in most sport codes, many female and male athletes get injured at least once a season. Consequently, occurrence of injuries signifies many ...
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    The process of rehabilitation for 0-6 year old children with cerebral palsy at Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya 

    Ngota, Daniel Odhiambo (University of the Western Cape, 2018)
    Introduction: Cerebral palsy is one of the leading causes of disability globally. The number of new cases of children with cerebral palsy (CP) is on the increase. Rehabilitation is the most common intervention used to ...
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    Epidemiology of and challenges experienced by individuals surviving a traumatic spinal cord injury with community reintegration in Tanzania 

    Swai, Joseph (University of the Western Cape, 2018)
    A traumatic spinal cord injury (TSCI) often occurs unexpectedly and causes considerable disability. This condition requires specialized care that is delivered in a time sensitive manner. Data on the incidence, causes, ...
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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 ...
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    Designing a community reintegration programme for individuals with a traumatic spinal cord injury in the Cape Metropolitan area 

    Nizeyimana, Eugene (University of the Western Cape, 2018)
    Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a devastating condition often affecting young and healthy individuals around the world. This debilitating condition not only creates enormous physical and emotional suffering to individuals but ...
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    Recovery after completion of inpatient substance abuse treatment program in the Western Cape: An exploratory study on self-efficacy differences 

    Malanguka, Gashinje (University of the Western Cape, 2018)
    Recent increases in intellectual, social, infrastructural and economic resources available for the treatment of substance related mental disorders in the Western Cape reflects the national surge towards health promotion ...
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    Understanding the rehabilitation needs of persons living with a lower limb amputation in rural areas of the OR Tambo district of the Eastern Cape, South Africa 

    Manig, Sarah Mary (University of the Western Cape, 2018)
    Background: Globally, the leading cause of lower limb amputation is diabetes mellitus. In South Africa, there is a rise in diabetes-related lower limb amputation with a marked increase in the number of persons with diabetes ...
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    Community experiences of persons with lower limb amputations in Malawi 

    Mpezeni, Stella (University of the Western Cape, 2018)
    Persons with lower limb amputations (LLA) experience different challenges in the community. These challenges include the physical, psychological and social function of an individual. Little is known in Malawi on what persons ...

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    AuthorGroenewald, Ryan Clive (1)Kingau, Naomi Wanjiru (1)Malanguka, Gashinje (1)Manig, Sarah Mary (1)Mpezeni, Stella (1)Nasr, Haithem (1)Ngota, Daniel Odhiambo (1)Nizeyimana, Eugene (1)Swai, Joseph (1)van Wyk, Vania (1)Subject
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    Community reintegration (2)Spinal cord injury (2)Stroke (2)Advice (1)Amputation (1)Barriers (1)Cape Metropolitan (1)Cardiovascular event (1)Cardiovascular accident (1)... View MoreDate Issued
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