Browsing Philosophiae Doctor - PhD (Physiotherapy) by Author "Rhoda, Anthea"
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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 ... -
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 ... -
The correlation of the self-reported Leeds assessment of neuropathic symptoms and signs score, clinical neurological examination findings and magnetic resonance imaging findings in patients with Lumbo-sacral radiculopathy
Tawa, Nassib (University of the Western Cape, 2014)Lumbo-sacral radiculopathy (LSR) is clinically defined as low back and referred leg symptoms accompanied by an objective sensory and/or motor deficit due to nerve root compromise. LSR is a common condition encountered by ... -
The development of an instrument to assess return-to-work among post-stroke survivors
Ibikunle, Peter Olanrewaju (University of Western Cape, 2021)Return-to-work (RTW) after an injury or illness is influenced by physical, psychological and social factors. Therefore, a need exists to develop a contextualized multi-perspective and objective measure for the assessment ... -
Effectiveness of a Structured Circuit Class therapy model in stroke rehabilitation: A single blind randomized controlled trial
Lawal, Isa Usman (University of the Western Cape, 2016)Stroke is a debilitating medical and neurological condition. It is the leading cause of adult disability worldwide. Disability from stroke covers the three key classifications of the WHO-ICF framework on human function ... -
Evaluating the feasibility of the expansion of community based rehabilitation into the physiotherapy curriculum in Ahfad University for women Sudan
Abdelnour, Hassan (University of the Western Cape, 2020)Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR) is used internationally, to address the lack of access of People with Disabilities (PwD) to rehabilitation services. Physiotherapy is one of the rehabilitation services offered to PwDs ... -
Persons with disabilities support services needs and utilization in Kenya: a study in preparation of a disability policy brief
Matheri, Joseph Mwangi (University of the Western Cape, 2017)The interaction between impairment and environmental factors impose a certain degree of incapacity on individuals, often undermining their freedom to function. Despite the fact that this disablement may require support ... -
The rehabilitation of stroke patients at community health centres in the Western Cape
Rhoda, Anthea (University of the Western Cape, 2010)The rehabilitation of stroke patients can occur at different settings. These include in-patient settings, such as stroke units or general rehabilitation wards and out-patient settings, such as out-patient departments ... -
Stroke rehabilitation outcomes in hebron - Palestine
Amro, Akram (2013)Aim: To investigate strokes, epidemiology, stroke characteristics, use of care and rehabilitation outcomes, and factors predicting these outcomes in stroke patients in Hebron city, in southern Palestine. Design: A one-year ...