Browsing Physiotherapy by Author "Frantz, Jose M."
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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 ... -
A model for community physiotherapy from the perspective of newly graduated physiotherapists as a guide to curriculum revision
Mostert-Wentzel, K.; Frantz, Jose M.; van Rooijen, A. J. (Health and Medical Publishing Group, 2013)Background. Limitations in physiotherapy curricula have been reported. Work-based experiences, especially during compulsory community service, could inform curricula. Objective. To develop a model of community service ... -
Perception of risk of HIV and sexual risk behaviours among students in the United States, Turkey and South Africa
Adefuye, Adedeji; Abiona, C. Tititlayo; Balogun, Joseph A.; Amosun, Seyi Ladele; Frantz, Jose M.; Yakut, Yavuz (Taylor & Francis, 2011)The aim of this study was to examine HIV sexual risk behaviours and perception of HIV risk among 1 095 students from the United States of America (US), Turkey and South Africa. Randomly selected students who were enrolled ... -
Perceptions and satisfaction of caregivers regarding rehabilitation services from selected rehabilitation centres in the Western Cape
Mlenzana, Nondwe B.; Eide, Arne H.; Frantz, Jose M. (AOSIS, 2018)BACKGROUND: Understanding caregivers’ views on rehabilitation services is important as it may assist in informing healthcare services and patient management. OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to explore caregivers’ ... -
Perceptions of female medical students on gender equality gains at a local university
Meyer-van den Heever, Ellenore; Frantz, Jose M. (Health and Medical Publishing Group, 2011)Gender bias has been entrenched in healthcare education, research and clinical practice.1 In a review paper addressing gender bias in medicine, Wong stresses why this should receive attention when medical curricula are ... -
Perceptions of undergraduate dental students at Makerere College of Health Sciences, Kampala, Uganda towards patient record keeping
Kutesa, A.M.; Frantz, Jose M. (Health and Medical Publishing Group, 2016)BACKGROUND. The creating, maintenance and storage of patients’ medical records is an important competence for the professional training of a dental student. OBJECTIVE. Owing to the unsatisfactory state of dental records ... -
Physical activity and health promotion strategies among Physiotherapists in Rwanda
Frantz, Jose M.; Ngambare, R. (African Health Sciences, 2013)BACKGROUND: Physical inactivity has become a global health concern and is among the 10 leading causes of death and disability. Physiotherapists are in a position to combat inactivity and effectively promote physical activity ... -
Physical activity and sport as a tool to include disabled children in Kenyan schools
Frantz, Jose M.; Phillips, Julie; Matheri, Joseph Mwangi; Kibet, Joanne J. (Routledge, 2011)This article presents a brief history of the disability movement in East Africa and is the first study of its kind in Kenya. The study aimed to determine the physical activity levels of disabled and non-disabled children ... -
The physical activity levels among people living with human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome receiving high active antiretroviral therapy in Rwanda
Frantz, Jose M.; Murenzi, A. (Taylor and Francis, 2013)The accessibility of high active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) for local human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) patients is improving in Rwanda. It is well known that this therapy is associated with serious adverse effects, ... -
Physical activity levels among young people with physical disabilities in selected high schools in Kenya and their perceived barriers and facilitators to participation
Matheri, Joseph Mwangi; Frantz, Jose M. (Faculty of Community and Health Sciences, University of the Western Cape, 2009)Purpose: To determine the levels of and potential contributing factors to participation in physical activity among young people with physical disabilities attending high school in Kenya. Methods: A cross-sectional ... -
Physical inactivity and counseling practices among medical doctors: a review
Karuguti, W.; Frantz, Jose M.; Phillips, Julie (University of the Western Cape, 2011)INTRODUCTION: Literature indicates that physical activity is a health practice that can prevent chronic diseases of lifestyle. It is recommended that medical practitioners, among them physicians, should hold the responsibility ... -
Physical inactivity as one of the chronic disease risk factors among high school learners in public schools in a local community in South Africa
Frantz, Jose M. (Stellenbosch University, 2006)This study aimed to determine the physical activity levels and existence of risk factors associated with chronic diseases of lifestyle among high school learners. A crosssectional research design was used to obtain ... -
Physiotherapy management strategies for women post-caesarean section delivery in public hospitals in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Reddy, Preshani; Frantz, Jose M. (SA Society of Physiotherapy, 2013)South Africa has seen a steady increase in the rate of caesarean section deliveries, and while physiotherapists are often requested to treat these patients, there are no guidelines on their physiotherapeutic management. ... -
Physiotherapy Students’ Use of Online Technology as part of their Learning Practices: A Case Study
Rowe, Michael; Frantz, Jose M.; Bozalek, Vivienne (Aosis, 2012)The relevance of non-technical skills have long been acknowledged as important components of clinical learning, and there is evidence that integrating technology can facilitate their development by encouraging reflection, ... -
Prevalence and ergonomic risk factors of work-related musculoskeletal injuries amongst underground mine workers in Zambia
Kunda, Richard; Frantz, Jose M.; Karachi, Farhana (Japan Society for Occupational Health, 2013)Work-related musculoskeletal injuries (WMSIs) are common in both developed and third world countries. Most researchers agree that exposure to ergonomic risk factors is a major contributor to these injuries. Objective: The ... -
The prevalence of intimate partner violence in the family: a systematic review of the implications for adolescents in Africa
Roman, Nicolette V.; Frantz, Jose M. (Oxford University Press., 2013)Background. Intimate partner violence (IPV) and its multiple effects are well documented in Western research, but these are not adequately described in Africa. The effects of IPV on adolescent health and well-being are ... -
Promoting Physical Activity and Exercise in Daily Practice: Current Practices, Barriers, and Training Needs of Physiotherapists in Eastern Nigeria
Abaraogu, Ukachukwu O.; Edeonuh, Juliet; Frantz, Jose M. (University of Toronto Press, 2015)PURPOSE: To investigate current practices, barriers, and training needs for the promotion of physical activity (PA) in physiotherapy practices in eastern Nigeria. METHODS: A total of 141 fully licensed physiotherapists in ... -
Promotion of healthy nutrition in clinical practice: A cross-sectional survey of practices and barriers among physiotherapists in southeast Nigeria
Abaraogu, Ukachukwu O.; Ogaga, Mary O.; Eric, Odidika; Frantz, Jose M. (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 ... -
Readability and test-retest reliability of a psychometric instrument designed to assess HIV/AIDS attitudes, beliefs, behaviours and sources of HIV prevention information of young adults
Balogun, Joseph A.; Abiona, C. Tititlayo; Lukobo-Durrell, M.; Adefuye, Adedeji; Amosun, Seyi Ladele; Yakut, Yavuz; Frantz, Jose M. (2010)Objective: This comparative study evaluated the readability and test-retest reliability of a questionnaire designed to assess the attitudes, beliefs behaviours and sources of information about HIV/AIDS among young adults ... -
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 ...