Browsing Department of Occupational Therapy by Author "Soeker, Shaheed"
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The adaptation of the model of occupational self-efficacy for returning individuals living with tuberculosis to work
Jainodien, Ayesha (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 ... -
Best practice interventions for improving executive functioning in individuals returning to work post traumatic brain injury: A systematic review
Hutchinson, Lauren (University of Western Cape, 2021)The recovery process for traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) can be lengthy and taxing on the patient, family and healthcare resources. Part of this recovery process includes interventions for the improvement of executive ... -
Determinants of return to work and the development of a return to work programme for stroke survivors in Osun state, Nigeria
Olaoye, Olumide Ayoola (University of the Western Cape, 2019)Background: Stroke is acknowledged globally and among Nigerian rehabilitation researchers as a public health problem that leave half of its survivors with significant neurological deficits. The attendant sequelae of stroke ... -
The development of a model to enhance entrepreneurial skills of women with acquired brain injury
Darries, Zareena (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 ... -
The experiences and perceptions of individuals with stroke about the usefulness of the model of occupational self efficacy in a rural setting
Smith, Melissa (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 ... -
An exploration of the experiences and perceptions of employers and caregivers of individuals with mild-moderate traumatic brain injury returning to work
Ganie, Zakeera (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 ... -
Exploring the challenges that women with traumatic brain injury experience in their work environment after vocational rehabilitation
Darries, Zareena (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 ... -
Exploring the experiences of rehabilitated stroke survivors and the perceptions of stakeholders with regard to stroke survivors returning to work in South-West Nigeria
Olaoye, Olumide Ayoola (University of the Western Cape, 2013)Stroke has been identified as a global cause of neurological disability with a resultant burden shared not only by the survivor but also by the society. The resumption of one’s role as a worker after having a stroke is an ... -
Exploring the perceptions and experiences of previously homeless persons regarding the impact of a work skills programme on their worker role
van der Pol, Petra (University of the Western Cape, 2020)Globally, high rates of homelessness exist and continue to grow, despite interventions offered by government and suggested by policy. Evidence suggests that long term intervention and vocational skill development can ... -
I'm going back to work: perceptions and experiences of back rehabilitated clients regarding their worker roles
Soeker, Shaheed (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 ... -
Meeting the occupational needs of recovering drug addicted adolescents
Parker, Insauf (University of the Western Cape, 2014)The growing phenomenon of drug abuse has alerted the attention of health professionals, addiction counsellors, school educators, the media and community members. Susceptible sub groups of the population such as adolescents ...