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Reflections of academic and professional leaders on leadership in a higher education institution
(OpenJournals Publishing AOSIS (Pty) Ltd, 2020)Higher education institutions are under pressure to address the challenge of the leadership pipeline. Therefore, the need exists to explore the potential of current leaders and their views of leadership in higher education. ... -
Reflections of ART policy and its implementation: Rebuilding the ship as we sail?
(University of the Free State, 2006)This paper reflects on the early experience with ART implementation in South Africa in the light of the policy goals of increasing ART access whilst improving prevention and strengthening the public health system. It reviews ... -
Reflections of ART policy and its implementation: rebuilding the ship as we sail?
(University of the Free State, 2006)This paper reflects on the early experience with ART implementation in South Africa in the light of the policy goals of increasing ART access whilst improving prevention and strengthening the public health system. It reviews ... -
Reflections of nursing students, lecturers and clinical supervisors in the Western Cape on large classes
(Unisa Press, 2014)Nursing education in the Western Cape responded to the South African higher education transformation agenda by establishing a Common Teaching Platform (CTP) for the delivery of the undergraduate nursing programme. Three ... -
Reflections on clinical practice whilst developing a portfolio of evidence: Perceptions of undergraduate nursing students at a university in the Western Cape, South Africa
(AOSIS Open Journals, 2015)BACKGROUND: In order to develop clinical judgement, nurses should be encouraged to become analytical and critical thinkers. Development of a portfolio of evidence (PoE) of reflection on clinical experiences is one of the ... -
Reflections on nursing students’ e-learning experiences
(University of the Western Cape. Faculty of Community & Health Sciences, 2006)Introduction: E-learning has been integrated into the curriculum of the School of Nursing (SON) because it supports the principles of the case-based approach adopted by the SON. Aim: The primary aim was to gather baseline ... -
A reflective view of the introduction of technologies in social work fieldwork modules within the South African context
(Kazan Federal University, 2021)The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need to prepare students for emergency online learning and teaching. The blended-learning approach that includes online learning and teaching options in social work theoretical modules ... -
Regular measurement is essential but insufficient to improve quality of healthcare
(BMJ, 2023)Background: Evidence on the detrimental effect of low quality health systems on preventable mortality worldwide has accelerated investments in large scale healthcare improvement. Regular measurement of quality of care is ... -
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 ... -
The rehabilitation of stroke patients at community health centres in the Western Cape
(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
(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 ... -
The relation between children’s participation in daily activities, their engagement with family and friends, and subjective well-being
(Springer, 2020)The study aimed to ascertain the relation between children’s participation in daily activities, engaging with family and friends and their subjective well-being (SWB); and to ascertain the extent to which the nature of the ... -
Relationship among fitness, morphological characteristics, skills and performance in men's fast-pitch softball
(University of Stellenbosch, 2015)Men's fast pitch softball does not have a specific battery of tests and relies on the tests and norms of baseball. The specific morphological and fitness demands of the sport are, therefore, not fully understood. The purpose ... -
The relationship between binge drinking and metabolic syndrome components amongst young adults aged 21 to 31 years: Ellisras longitudinal study
(MPDI, 2020)Background: Evidence is lacking on the effects of binge alcohol consumption on metabolic syndrome in the rural South African population. The purpose of this study was to investigate the association between binge drinking ... -
Relationship between body composition and musculoskeletal fitness in Nigerian children
(Asian Journal of Scientific Research, 2018)Background and Objective: Substantial evidence indicates that high level of obesity assessed by body mass index (BMI) could affect the motor performance, musculoskeletal fitness and wellbeing of the youths. This study ... -
Relationship between Cardiorespiratory Fitness and Anthropometric Variables among school-going adolescents in Nigeria
(Taylor & Francis, 2017)The increase in physical activity (PA) levels has been known to be associated with improved cardiorespiratory fitness status which helps in reducing the risk factors of non-communicable disease. However, the interaction ... -
The relationship between female adiposity and physical attractiveness amongst adults in rural Ranaka village, Botswana
(Taylor & Francis, 2020)The obesity problem persists in many countries despite growing evidence on the development of effective strategies directed at promoting healthy eating and physical activity to reduce obesity prevalence globally.1 ... -
The relationship between health risk behaviour and physical activity among high school learners in the Mtwarra region, Tanzania
(University of the Western Cape, 2009)INTRODUCTION: Physical inactivity is one of the leading risk factors for major non-communicable diseases, which contribute substantially to the global burden of chronic diseases, disability and death. AIM: The purpose ... -
The relationship between hope and life satisfaction among children in low and middle socio-economic status communities in cape town, South Africa
(Springer Nature, 2019)The overarching aim of the study was to investigate the relationship between hope and life satisfaction among a sample of children in Cape Town, South Africa. More specifically, the study aimed to ascertain the moderating ... -
The relationship between low back pain and physical activity among nurses in Kanombe Military Hospital
(Bookbuilders Editions Africa, 2012)Low back pain is said to be a major health threat which leads to disability in high and low-income countries. Nurses have been singled out amongst professional workers as one of those that are most prone to suffer from ...