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Using operative models (ICF and CBR) within an interprofessional context to address community needs : short report - Interprofessional education, practice and research supplement
(Health and Medical Publishing Group, 2016)
BACKGROUND: The use of conceptual frameworks has been advocated when implementing interprofessional initiatives.
OBJECTIVE: To present the use of the International Classification of Functioning Disability and Health (ICF) ...
Changes in activity limitations and predictors of functional outcome of patients with spinal cord injury following in-patient rehabilitation
(AOSIS, 2013)
The purpose of this study was to investigate the
changes in the activity limitations of patients following in-patient
rehabilitation and the factors influencing functional ability as
measured by the Spinal Cord Independence ...
Accuracy of clinical neurological examination in diagnosing lumbo-sacral radiculopathy: a systematic literature review
(BMC, 2017)
BACKGROUND: Lumbar radiculopathy remains a clinical challenge among primary care clinicians in both assessment
and diagnosis. This often leads to misdiagnosis and inappropriate treatment of patients resulting in poor ...
Experiences of caregivers of stroke patients in Lusaka, Zambia
(University of the Western Cape, 2006)
INTRODUCTION: Stroke is a major cause of death and most survivors are left with residual disability and are
dependent on others for essential care.
OBJECTIVES: The objective of the present study was to determine the ...
Experiences of persons with physical disabilities regarding rehabilitation services: a systematic review
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)
Rehabilitation has been found to improve the integration of persons with disabilities into the society. For
rehabilitation to be effective, there is a need to seek patients' perceptions of the services rendered to ...
Factors predicting community participation in patients living with stroke, in the Western Cape, South Africa
(Taylor & Francis, 2018)
PURPOSE: An important focus of poststroke rehabilitation is the attainment of community participation. However, several factors may influence participation some of which vary from setting to setting. The aim of this study ...
Process of physiotherapy services of stroke patients treated at Ruhengeri Hospital in Rwanda: A four-year document review
(University of the Western Cape, 2010)
BACKGROUND: Physiotherapy plays a major role in the rehabilitation of patients with stroke. The process of
physiotherapy management could influence the patient outcomes.
AIM: This study aimed to describe the process of ...
Provision of inpatient rehabilitation and challenges experienced with participation post discharge: quantitative and qualitative inquiry of African stroke patients
(BioMed Central, 2015)
BACKGROUND: The provision of rehabilitation differs between developed and developing countries, this could
impact on the outcomes of post stroke rehabilitation. The aim of this paper is to present provision of in-patient
stroke ...
Reflection on an interprofessional community-based participatory research project
(Health and Medical Publishing Group, 2016)
BACKGROUND. A collaborative interprofessional research project that involved community members was beneficial to community development.
OBJECTIVE. To draw upon the experiences of academics relating to their involvement ...
Outcome measures used to assess disability post stroke within the framework of the ICF: a literature review
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)
BACKGROUND: The use of outcome measures has been associated with good practice among clinicians and as a
research instrument. These measures can be utilized to assess- and manage patients, observe progress, determine
the ...