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The effect of hydrotherapy on the pain levels, stress levels, quality of life and functional disability in patients with rheumatic disease
(University of Western Cape, 2011)
Rheumatic disease is estimated to be one of the most disabling diseases in South
Africa and the world. The most common rheumatic diseases are osteoarthritis,
fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, gout and systemic lupus ...
Understanding the rehabilitation needs of persons living with a lower limb amputation in rural areas of the OR Tambo district of the Eastern Cape, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Background: Globally, the leading cause of lower limb amputation is diabetes mellitus. In South Africa, there is a rise in diabetes-related lower limb amputation with a marked increase in the number of persons with diabetes ...
The relationship between physical activity and low back pain among nurses in Kanombe Military Hospital
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)
The aim of the current study was to determine the relationship between low back pain and physical activity levels among nurses in Kanombe Military Hospital (KMH), as well as other confounding factors leading to low back ...
Family and patient perception of physiotherapy care rendered to patients in the cardiothoracic intensive care unit
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Background: Physiotherapists are involved in the management of patients in the
cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Patient and family perception of care has become
an important measure in evaluating the quality of ...
Views and experiences of children with disabilities and their parents regarding school attendance
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)
A number of children with physical disabilities are not attending school in Zambia, despite the endorsement of the 1996 by UNESCO “Education Our Future” that provides children with disabilities the right to be educated ...
Rehabilitation professionals' views on the experiences of patients with physical disabilities accessing community health centres
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Rehabilitation services have been described as being necessary to maximize patient
independence in order to enable them to participate fully in their communities. The Aim of the
study was based on the problem statement ...
The role of physiotherapy in the management of patients following cardiac surgery in Tanzania
(University of the Western Cape, 2014)
An increase of cardiac surgeries globally has been associated with an increasing number of people with cardiovascular disease in both developed and developing countries. Following cardiac surgery, pulmonary complications ...
Evaluation of the perceptions and understanding of rehabilitation professionals regarding the healthcare plan 2030
(University of the Western Cape, 2017)
The healthcare plan 2030 represents the third wave of healthcare policies
proposed by the post-apartheid Western Cape Department of Health. The focus of the plan is
on creating equal access to quality patient-centred ...
Activity limitations and participation restrictions four years after traumatic spinal cord injury in Cape Town, South Africa
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
The distressing event of Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) leads to complete or incomplete injury, and results in many complications such as such as neurogenic shock, cardiovascular disease, temperature regulatory problems, respiratory ...
The impact of low back pain on adult women attending Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, Eldoret, Kenya
(University of the Western Cape, 2018)
Low back pain is one of the most frequent health problems and also one of the most prevalent musculoskeletal disorders. It’s the leading reason for activity limitation and job absenteeism which leads to huge economic burden ...