Browsing Masters of Science - Msc (Physiotherapy) by Issue Date
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Persoonlikheids eienskappe en skoolprestasie as voorspellers van uitkoms in die kursus b.sc. in fisioterapie aan die Universiteit van Stellenbosch
(University of the Western Cape, 1992)Keuring van fisioterapie studente vind wereldwyd hoofsaaklik op grond van skolastiese prestasie plaas. Sommige opleidingsinstansies sluit biografiese veranderlikes en sommige persoonlikheidsveranderlikes wat deur middel ... -
Prevalence and incidence of athletic related sports injuries in primary and high school children in the Cape Metropolitan area
(University of the Western Cape, 2000)Sports injuries are unwanted side-effects of sports participation in children and adolescents. ln South Africa, there is a dearth of information on sports injuries. The aim of the study was to determine if primary and high ... -
Health promotion needs of physically disabled individuals with lower limb amputation in selected areas of Rwanda
(University of the Western Cape, 2001)This thesis is a quantitative and qualitative study, reflecting the health promotion I needs of individuals with lower limb amputation in Rwanda. Individuals with physical disabilities are at risk of secondary complications ... -
A profile of burn injuries among children aged 0-12 years at the Black Lion hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (1996-2001)
(University of the Western Cape, 2003)Millions of patients with burns require medical attention each year. Impairments, disabilities and handicap due to burn injuries among children are increasing. One possible reason could be that burn injury prevention were ... -
Physical inactivity: A health risk behaviour among adult women in Kigali, Rwanda
(University of the Western Cape, 2003)There is evidence of the rising incidence and prevalence of chronic diseases of lifestyle in developing countries. It is estimated that by 2020 chronic diseases of lifestyle in Sub-Saharan Africa will be almost 50% of the ... -
Health education needs among individuals with low back pain
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)The prevalence of low back pain has assumed an upsurge trend in the last five decades despite the many interventional strategies. One interventional strategy that has been unsuccessful has been patient education. Lack of ... -
Physical disabilities among adults with HIV/AIDS being managed by the Makeni home-based carers in Lusaka, Zambia
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)HIV and AIDS are now being considered as a chronic disease. As people live longer the possibility of physical disability increases. This study aimed to investigate the nature of physical disability among HIV/AIDS adults ... -
The perceived attitudes, knowledge and barriers towards evidence-based practice (EBP) amongst physiotherapists in the United Republic of Tanzania
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)There has recently been an increased pressure in all-healthcare disciplines to provide interventions that are scientific, safe, efficient and cost-effective. Evidence-based practice is said to be the current best approach ... -
Perceptions among caregivers and physiotherapists on the importance of chest physiotherapy in asthmatic children attending hospitals in Kigali, Rwanda
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)Childhood asthma is one of the commonest chronic respiratory conditions in developed communities. Chest physiotherapy has traditionally been one of the interventions used mainly after an attack and for a relatively ... -
Parent/caregiver satisfaction with physiotherapy services for children with cerebral palsy: an explorative qualitative study at the cerebral palsy clinic in Mulago Hospital, Kampala, Uganda
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)The extent to which customers are satified with the care they receive from the health professionals has been an important area of interest for researchers, managers and health care workers. The physiotherapy cerebral palsy ... -
Perceived benefits of, barriers and helpful cues to physical activity among tertiary institution students in Rwanda
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)According to literature, particularly from data obtained from the World Health Organisation, physical inactivity or sedentarism is one of the leading causes of the major non-communicable diseases, which contributes ... -
Factors influencing utilisation of postnatal services in Mulago and Mengo Hospitals Kampala, Uganda
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)Maternal and child-health and health education are three major concerns of public health organisations and researchers throughout the world. Health education for mothers is a strategy many countries have adopted to improve ... -
Predisposing factors of chronic low back pain (CLBP) among sedentary office workers (SOW) in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)Chronic low back pain is a highly prevalent condition in industrialized nations. It is associated with activity limitations, disability, has significant economic impact on society and incurs personal cost. Today's working ... -
Health promotion needs of youth with physical disabilities with specific reference to spinal cord injury in the Western Cape -- South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)This study aimed to determine health promotion needs of physically disabled youth with spinal cord injury. The study specifically explored health-related behaviours with reference to participation in physical activity and ... -
The knowledge and attitutes of physiotherapists towards patients with HIV/AIDS in the Lusaka Province, Zambia
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)With the increase in the number of persons suffering from HIV/AIDS, physiotherapists are often required to treat these patients who present with respiratory and neurological complications. Although physiotherapists are at ... -
Epidemiology of soccer injuries in Rwanda: A need for physiotherapy intervention
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)Being involved in soccer in Rwanda at both national and international level exposes soccer players to the risk of injury. The aim of this study was to identify common soccer injuries among the 1st and 2nd division soccer ... -
Experiences of caregivers regarding their participation in community-based rehabilitation for children aged 0-12 years in Botswana
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)This study investigated the experiences of caregivers regarding their participation in community-based rehabilitation for children with physical disabilities in two selected communities in Botswana. The experiences included ... -
Prevalence and impact of urinary incontinence on quality of life among adult Kigali women
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)Urinary incontinence has already been identified worldwide for years as a health problem affecting essentially women, which can interfere with their overall quality of life. However in Rwanda, this problem has yet not been ... -
Perceived needs and experiences of informal caregivers of adult stroke survivors post discharge in Lusaka
(University of the Western Cape, 2004)stroke is a serious health problem in both developing and developed countries. lt is estimated that more than one-half of stroke survivors are left with residue disabilities that require assistance with activities of daily ... -
Epidemiology and management of basketball related injuries in Rwanda
(University of the Western Cape, 2005)Basketball continues to increase in popularity worldwide as a participation sport at all levels of play, from recreational to professional. Each year, more than 1.6 million basketball-related injuries are treated in ...
