Browsing Faculty of Community and Health Sciences by Subject "Elderly"
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Availability of essential medicines for chronic disease vs. communicable disease in Kenya as an indicator of age-related inequities in access
(University of Western Cape, 2012)Background: A growing concern about possible age-related inequities in health care access has emerged in the increasing debate on the challenges of population ageing and health in sub-Saharan Africa. Older persons may ... -
The determinants of falls among the elderly living in long-term care facilities in the City of Cape Town
(University of the Western Cape, 2023)Background: Falls are a common health burden with a multi-factorial origin causing physical, psychological, and social problems for the elderly and the society at large, especially within low- and middle-income countries, ... -
Perceptions and experiences of health professionals regarding conservative management of Osteoarthritis at a tertiary hospital in Nigeria
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)Osteoarthritis (OA) is the major cause of pain and disability in the elderly, as well as people younger than the age of 45. Research reported the importance of conservative management of OA in the early stages, as it has ...