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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 ...
Stroke patients’ outcomes and satisfaction with care at discharge from four referral hospitals in Malawi: A cross-sectional descriptive study in limited resource
(The College of Medicine and the Medical Association of Malawi, 2018)
BACKGROUND
Stroke is the fourth leading cause of mortality and disability in Malawi. There is paucity of studies reporting on acute stroke functional
outcomes, quality of life and satisfaction with care among patients ...
Factors contributing to running injuries: a narrative review
(University of the Western Cape, 2011)
The purpose of this paper is to highlight some common extrinsic and intrinsic risk factors associated with
running injuries that should be considered in themanagement and prevention of running injuries.
Background: Running ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Understanding the current discourse of rehabilitation: With reference to disability models and rehabilitation policies for evaluation research in the South African setting
(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 ...