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Exploring the roles and experiences of health managers participating in the appointment systems learning initiative in city health facilities in Cape Town
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Background: The appointment system learning initiative (ASLI) was introduced in 2016 as a
way of implementing appointment systems in the City of Cape Town, in response to lengthy
waiting times at PHC facilities It was ...
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 ...
An exploration of the reasons for late presentation of pregnant women for antenatal care in Worcester, Cape Winelands District
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Background: Antenatal Care (ANC) is a key strategy in achieving positive maternal health outcomes. ANC is an important entry point into formal health care services. ANC is very low in cost and among the most effective ...
Exploring the clients’ experience of Primary Health Care services prior to and post the implementation of appointment systems in City Health Clinics, Western Cape, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Long waiting times have, for many years, been synonymous with primary health care in
South Africa, and this is evident by the long queues and consistent client dissatisfaction.
There are multiple contributing factors ...
Health promotion for hypertension: Knowledge, attitude, practise and perceptions of physiotherapists from Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Background: Hypertension is a risk factor for both cerebrovascular accidents and cardiovascular diseases, holistic and cost effective measure are called upon to reduce its impact on society. One of the methods advocated ...
Influence of variations in ceramic thickness and bonding substrate on the fracture resistance of lithium disilicate restorations
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
Restorative dentistry aims to replace lost or damaged tooth structure with
durable and life-like alternatives. To accommodate the inherent limitations and weakness of
the restorative materials, preparation techniques ...
Relationship of TMD diagnosis and self-reported biopsychosocial status of patients attending the TMD clinic
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Background: This study aimed to investigate a possible relationship between the
diagnosis of TMD and biographical, psychological and social status of patients.
Materials and Method: All records of patients who attended ...
Critical theory, transformative learning and mindfulness: A case study of a mindfulness training programme
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Mindfulness and the mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) programme is becoming increasingly popular in the Western world. These days, there are many institutes and organisations that support and promote mindfulness, ...
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 ...
Caregivers' perceptions of cleft deformity and experiences in accessing cleft services at a tertiary public hospital in Sokoto, NorthWest, Nigeria
(University of Western Cape, 2018)
Cleft lip and/or palate deformity is the most common facial birth defect with an incidence of 1 in
600 for every live birth worldwide. Despite the availability of specialised cleft care in Nigeria,
many cleft patients ...