Browsing Research Publications by Author "Rhoda, Anthea"
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Process of physiotherapy services of stroke patients treated at Ruhengeri Hospital in Rwanda: A four-year document review
Urimubenshi, Gerard; Rhoda, Anthea (University of the Western Cape, 2010)BACKGROUND: Physiotherapy plays a major role in the rehabilitation of patients with stroke. The process of physiotherapy management could influence the patient outcomes. AIM: This study aimed to describe the process of ... -
Provision of inpatient rehabilitation and challenges experienced with participation post discharge: quantitative and qualitative inquiry of African stroke patients
Rhoda, Anthea; Cunningham, Natalie; Azaria, Simon; Urimubenshi, Gerard (BioMed Central, 2015)BACKGROUND: The provision of rehabilitation differs between developed and developing countries, this could impact on the outcomes of post stroke rehabilitation. The aim of this paper is to present provision of in-patient stroke ... -
Quality of life amongst young adults with stroke living in Kenya
Muli, G.; Rhoda, Anthea (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 ... -
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 ... -
The rehabilitation of stroke patients at community health centres in the Western Cape
Rhoda, Anthea; Mpofu, Ratie; DeWeerdt, Willy (South African Society of Physiotherapy, 2009)The structure and process of rehabilitation of stroke patients affects the outcomes of the patients. The aim of this study was to determine the structure and process of rehabilitation of stroke patients at Community ... -
Rehabilitation of stroke patients treated at a community based rehabilitation centre
Rhoda, Anthea; Hendry, Jenny (University of the Western Cape, 2006)AIM: The overall aim of the study was to compile a profile of stroke patients receiving out-patient rehabilitation in the community. Included in the profile was the referral and rehabilitation process. METHOD: The study ... -
Research productivity of academics in a physiotherapy department: a case study
Frantz, Jose M.; Rhoda, Anthea; Struthers, Patricia; Phillips, Julie (Health and Medical Publishing Group, 2010)Objective: Research productivity is an important activity among academics. This study was done to document the research productivity of the academics of a physiotherapy department in South Africa. Method: An archival ... -
The role of environmental factors on health conditions, general health and quality of life in persons with spinal cord injuries in South Africa
Bezuidenhout, Lucian; Rhoda, Anthea; Conradsson, David Moulaee (MDPI, 2023)The objective was to describe the individual items of the environmental factors and to investigate the relationship between the environmental factors to health conditions, general health and quality of life in people ... -
A Self-Management Training Intervention: Perceptions and Practices of Community Health Workers in South Africa
Majee, Wilson; Anakwe, A; Johnson, Levona; Rhoda, Anthea; Frantz, Jose; Schopp, Laura (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 ... -
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 ... -
The structure, processes, and outcomes of stroke rehabilitation in Ghana: A study protocol
Yarfi, Cosmos; Nyante, Gifty Gyamah; Rhoda, Anthea (Frontiers Media, 2022)Conventional and complementary treatments are often used in rehabilitation for persons with stroke. The conventional treatment makes use of medications, physiotherapy, occupational, speech, and diet therapies, while the ... -
Student and staff perceptions and experiences of the introduction of Objective Structured Practical Examinations: a pilot study
Frantz, Jose M.; Rowe, Michael; Hess, Danelle; Rhoda, Anthea; Sauls, Hess; Wegner, Liezel (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 ... -
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 ... -
The use of a direct manufacturing prosthetic socket system in a rural community in South Africa: a pilot study and lessons for future research
Ennion, Liezel; Johannesson, Anton; Rhoda, Anthea (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: ... -
Using appreciative inquiry to develop a research capacity development programme
Frantz, Jose M.; Rhoda, Anthea; De Jongh, Jo-Celene (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 ... -
Using operative models (ICF and CBR) within an interprofessional context to address community needs : short report - Interprofessional education, practice and research supplement
Rhoda, Anthea; Waggie, Firdouza; Filies, Gerard C.; Frantz, Jose M. (Health and Medical Publishing Group, 2016)BACKGROUND: The use of conceptual frameworks has been advocated when implementing interprofessional initiatives. OBJECTIVE: To present the use of the International Classification of Functioning Disability and Health (ICF) ...