Browsing Faculty of Community and Health Sciences by Author "Mlenzana, Nondwe"
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Barriers experienced by service providers and caregivers in clubfoot management in Kenya
Kingau, Naomi Wanjiru; Rhoda, Anthea; Mlenzana, Nondwe (SAGE Publications, 2015)Disability in childhood remains a challenge globally. Linked to this disability is an apparent increase in the prevalence of infants born with congenital clubfoot. Clubfoot can, however, be effectively managed but this ... -
Changes in activity limitations and predictors of functional outcome of patients with spinal cord injury following in-patient rehabilitation
Joseph, Conran; Mji, Gubela; Mlenzana, Nondwe; Rhoda, Anthea; Statham, S.; De Wet, C. (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 ... -
Experiences of persons with physical disabilities regarding rehabilitation services: a systematic review
Kumurenzi, A.; Frantz, Jose M.; Rhoda, Anthea; Mlenzana, Nondwe (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 ... -
The management of minor health ailments by doctors, clinical nurse practitioners and clients at the primary level of care in Cape Town
Mlenzana, Nondwe; Mji, Gubela (University of the Western Cape, 2010)INTRODUCTION: Community Health Centres (CHCs) are overcrowded. The overcrowding poses a problem to health professionals as they are in charge of screening clients and the management of minor health ailments (MHA) in the ... -
Mentoring and coaching in promoting publications in the Department of Physiotherapy at a local university in South Africa
Frantz, Jose M.; Rhoda, Anthea; Rowe, Michael; Phillips, Julie; Karachi, Farhana; Mlenzana, Nondwe; Pharaoh, Hamilton; Steyl, Tania; Struthers, Patricia (AOSIS, 2010)A growing shift towards research and evidence based practice in academia is associated with requirements to disseminate research results in the form of publication in peer reviewed journals. Mentoring has been identified ... -
Perceptions and satisfaction of caregivers regarding rehabilitation services from selected rehabilitation centres in the Western Cape
Mlenzana, Nondwe; Eide, Ana; Frantz, Jose (2018)Understanding caregivers’ views on rehabilitation services is important as it may assist in informing healthcare services and patient management. The aim of this study was to explore caregivers’ perceptions and satisfaction ... -
Reflection on an interprofessional community-based participatory research project
Frantz, Jose M.; Filies, Gerard C.; Jooste, Karien; Keim, Marion; Mlenzana, Nondwe; Laattoe, N.; Roman, Nicolette V.; Schenck, Catherina (Rinie); Waggie, Firdouza; Rhoda, Anthea (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 ... -
Rehabilitation model to promote interprofessional practice at primary health care level in the Western Cape of South Africa
Mlenzana, Nondwe; Frantz, Jose M. (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 ... -
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
Conradsson, David; Rhoda, Anthea; Mlenzana, Nondwe; Wikmar, Lena Nilsson; Wahman, Kerstin; Hultling, Claes; Joseph, Conran (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 ... -
Towards interdisciplinary practice: A shared community-based practice experience
Filies, Gerard C.; Mlenzana, Nondwe; Khondowe, Oswell (University of the Western Cape, 2007)INTRODUCTION: Service-learning is an educational approach that allows for a structured learning experience for students, combining community service with preparation and reflection. Through service learning, students ... -
Understanding the current discourse of rehabilitation: With reference to disability models and rehabilitation policies for evaluation research in the South African setting
Mji, Gubela; Rhoda, Anthea; De Wet, Caroline; Mlenzana, Nondwe; Stratham, S.; Goliath, Charlyn; Chappell, P. (AOSIS Publishing, 2013)Evaluation of rehabilitation programmes is essential in order to monitor its effectiveness and relevance. There is however a need to consider policies when conducting evaluation research in rehabilitation. The aim of this ...