Browsing Faculty of Community and Health Sciences by Author "Johannesson, Anton"
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A qualitative study of the challenges of providing pre-prosthetic rehabilitation in rural South Africa
Ennion, Liezel; Johannesson, Anton (SAGE Publications, 2017)BACKGROUND: There is a known shortage of rehabilitation staff in rural settings and a sharp increase in the number of lower limb amputations being performed. A lack of adequate pre-prosthetic rehabilitation will result in ... -
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: ...