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Employees' modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular disease: the case of an African university
(AFAHPER-SD, 2015)
The importance of determining the prevalence of modifiable health risk behaviours among specific populations for effective preventive and therapeutic measures has been emphasized in literature. Worksites have been identified ...
Strengthening health systems for persons with traumatic spinal cord injury in South Africa and Sweden: a protocol for a longitudinal study of processes and outcomes
(Frontiers Media, 2018)
BACKGROUND: The provision of specialized care in a time-sensitive manner has shown
to be crucial for survival and recovery of functioning after a traumatic spinal cord injury
(TSCI). However, little is known about the ...
Rehabilitation model to promote interprofessional practice at primary health care level in the Western Cape of South Africa
(AFAHPER-SD, 2017)
Rehabilitation services at primary health care level in South Africa are considered as essential
services for the disabled community. Currently there are challenges with implementation of
rehabilitation services at ...
Cost-effectiveness of the HiBalance training program for elderly with Parkinson’s disease: analysis of data from a randomized controlled trial
(SAGE Publications, 2018)
OBJECTIVE: To determine the cost-effectiveness of the HiBalance training program for managing Parkinson’s disease (PD)-related balance and gait disorders.
DESIGN: Cost comparison design following the randomized controlled ...
Implementation of the HiBalance training program for Parkinson’s disease in clinical settings: A feasibility study
(Wiley Open Access, 2018)
BACKGROUND: Translating evidence into practice requires adaptation to facilitate the
implementation of efficacious interventions. A novel highly challenging balance
training program (HiBalance) was found to improve gait, ...
Diabetes self-management: A post-intervention evaluation of challenges experienced in a low socio-economic community
(AFAHPER-SD, 2017)
The global diabetes epidemic continues to grow and countries are struggling to keep pace with
the health care demands that the disease creates. The prevalence of diabetes mellitus in South
Africa has increased drastically ...
Experiences of lower limb prosthetic users in a rural setting in the Mpumalanga Province, South Africa
(SAGE Publications, 2018)
BACKGROUND: Ambulation with a prosthesis is the ultimate goal of rehabilitation for a person with a major lower limb amputation. Due to challenges with prosthetic service delivery in rural settings, many patients with ...
A diffractive exploration of affect: Learning, research and teaching in obstetrics
(South African Association for Research and Development in Higher Education (SAARDHE), 2016)
Instances of abuse, neglect and disrespect to women in labour are not uncommon in South Africa's public health birthing facilities. These social injustices are surrounded by a pervasive silence that confronts undergraduate ...
Developing competencies among health professions students related to the care of people with disabilities: a pilot study
(UNESP, 2017)
This is a two-phase study, the first was a literature review that aimed to identify a set of competencies for professional practice that would be relevant for the health care of People with disabilities (PwD). These ...
Promotion of healthy nutrition in clinical practice: A cross-sectional survey of practices and barriers among physiotherapists in southeast Nigeria
(Hong Kong Physiotherapy, 2016)
BACKGROUND:
Healthy diet counselling is an important concept in health promotion.
Physiotherapists are well positioned to initiate or support healthy nutrition in addition to physical activity counselling, in routine ...