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Exploring the challenges that women with traumatic brain injury experience in their work environment after vocational rehabilitation
(University of the Western Cape, 2015)
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) has enjoyed extensive research and several therapeutic modalities, approaches and models have been developed where the main outcomes are focused on the successful return to work of individuals ...
The experiences of occupational therapists regarding returning clients with traumatic brain injury to work through the utilisation of the Model of Occupational Self-efficacy
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a major public health concern which mostly affects the economically viable population. In addition, the Code of Good Practice as described in South African Labour Law serves as a guide for ...
Mental health care users’ perceptions and experiences of a hospital-based vocational rehabilitation programme in a rural setting
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Return to work is a recognised goal of rehabilitation by the occupational therapy discipline that is
addressed through vocational rehabilitation as a key feature of work practice. Programmes that fall
under the umbrella ...
The experiences and perceptions of individuals with stroke about the usefulness of the model of occupational self efficacy in a rural setting
(University of the Western Cape, 2019)
Individuals diagnosed with stroke particularly in rural communities have a poor return to work rate. Vocational rehabilitation has been used as an intervention strategy with various types of clients with disability or ...
I'm going back to work: perceptions and experiences of back rehabilitated clients regarding their worker roles
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)
Clinical research has shown that patients experience difficulty in adjusting to their pre-morbid worker roles after they have been through a back rehabilitation programme. The pressure and competitiveness of modern day ...
The adaptation of the model of occupational self-efficacy for returning individuals living with tuberculosis to work
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Tuberculosis (TB) and multi-drug resistant (MDR) TB have been identified as one of the largest health problems in the world, and notably recognized as a big issue in democratic South Africa. Socio-demographic factors such ...
An exploration of the experiences and perceptions of employers and caregivers of individuals with mild-moderate traumatic brain injury returning to work
(University of the Western Cape, 2016)
An estimate of 89 000 cases of new traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are reported annually in South Africa. South African legislation advocates for the employment of persons with a disability. Individuals with mild-moderate ...
Factors influencing return to work after a cardiac incident and the development of a return to work intervention programme for individuals with cardiac diagnoses in the Western Cape, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2021)
Cardiovascular disease is amongst the top three leading causes of mortality in
South Africa and the world. The effects of cardiovascular disease can be seen in limitations of
function within all spheres of life, including ...
The development of a model to enhance entrepreneurial skills of women with acquired brain injury
(University of Western Cape, 2021)
Acquired brain injury (ABI) is a major public concern since the consequences thereof are far reaching as the long-term effects can be different for each individual and can impact on their lives in different ways. Individuals ...