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A Self-Management Training Intervention: Perceptions and Practices of Community Health Workers in South Africa
(2019-07-15)
Background. While community health workers
(CHWs) are increasingly being used as a strategy for
increasing health care access, particularly in rural
communities, interventions are needed to improve
their skill sets in ...
Student and staff perceptions and experiences of the introduction of Objective Structured Practical Examinations: a pilot study
(Health and Medical Publishing Group, 2013)
Background. The Objective Structured Practical Examination (OSPE) is widely recognised as one of the more objective methods of assessing practical skills in healthcare programmes, including undergraduate physiotherapy ...
The use of a direct manufacturing prosthetic socket system in a rural community in South Africa: a pilot study and lessons for future research
(Sage Publications, 2017)
BACKGROUND: Challenges exist with the provision of appropriate mobility assistive devices in rural areas. The use of the direct manufacturing prosthetic socket system is a possible solution to these challenges.
OBJECTIVES: ...
Health-related quality of life of patients six months poststroke living in the Western Cape, South Africa
(AOSIS Publishing, 2014)
BACKGROUND: The majority of individuals report a decline in health-related quality of life following a stroke. Quality of life and factors predicting quality of life could differ in individuals from lower income countries. ...
Quality of life amongst young adults with stroke living in Kenya
(Makerere University Medical School, 2013)
BACKGROUND: The world has been experiencing an increase of stroke among young adults. Occurrence of stroke in young
adults dramatically affects the quality of life of the individuals.
OBJECTIVES: To investigate the quality ...
Activity limitations and factors influencing functional outcome of patients with stroke following rehabilitation at a specialised facility in the Western Cape
(African Health Sciences, 2013)
BACKGROUND: Determining the functional abilities and factors influencing outcome of patients with stroke following
rehabilitation are essential for the planning of future interventions and services in order to optimise ...
Mentoring and coaching in promoting publications in the Department of Physiotherapy at a local university in South Africa
(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 ...
Coaching for publication in higher education: views of the coach
(Nova Southeastern University, 2011)
Purpose: Mentoring is a professional development approach that can be effectively used in improving publication outputs among academics. The challenge to develop academics in the area of publication is essential. This study ...
Missing medical records: an obstacle to archival survey-research in a rural community in South Africa
(Unisa Press, 2013)
Keeping good quality medical records is an essential yet often
neglected part of a health-care practitioner’s workload. In South Africa, by law
all health care facilities are required to retain medical records for a ...
Using appreciative inquiry to develop a research capacity development programme
(Unisa Press, 2013)
With academics struggling to find the balance between research and teaching, there is a
need to identify strategies that would assist academics in making the necessary changes
to manage their time. Appreciative Inquiry ...