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Staff development strategies for publication in the Faculty of Community and Health Science at UWC: A short report
(Faculty of Community and Health Sciences, University of the Western Cape, 2010-01-31)
INTRODUCTION:
Strategies for improving the publication output of academics are an essential component of research directives at
tertiary institutions. The aim of this report was to highlight the effects of a writing ...
The effects of a short term physical activity intervention programme on body mass index, blood pressure, and percentage body fat among high school learners
(Faculty of Community and Health Sciences, University of the Western Cape, 2009)
Introduction:
The increase in physical inactivity is thought to be one of the main risk factors for the development of diseases of lifestyle. This has highlighted the need for prevention and intervention programmes that ...
Exploring the key performance areas and assessment criteria for the evaluation of students' clinical performance: a Delphi study
(AOSIS Publishing, 2011)
BACKGROUND: Evaluating students’ clinical performance is an
integral part of the quality assurance in a physiotherapy curriculum, however,
the objectivity during clinical examination have been questioned on numerous ...
Understanding the learning styles of undergraduate physiotherapy students
(2014)
Background: Undergraduate students at universities have different learning styles. To perform optimally, both they and their educators should be made aware of their preferred learning styles and problem-solving abilities. ...
The views of learners regarding a school-based health education programme
(LAM Publications Limited, 2009)
The importance of schools as a setting for health promotion is increasingly being acknowledged. Part of this health promoting function includes curricular offerings to increase health awareness and to assist in ensuring ...
Risk factors for chronic non communicable diseases in Mombasa, Kenya: epidemiological study using WHO stepwise approach
(OASIS, 2011)
OBJECTIVE: To describe the prevalence and distribution patterns of the major common risk factors
for non communicable diseases among the people living in Mombasa, Kenya.
METHODS: Using the WHO STEPwise approach, risk ...
Challenges and opportunities related to postgraduate evidence-based practice module using blended learning
(Health and Medical Publishing Group, 2011)
The use of information and communications technology (ICT) has become integral to health professions education worldwide. The incorporation of online facilities and maintaining of the face-to-face element make blended ...
Epidemiology of soccer-related injuries among male high school players in Kigali, Rwanda
(LAM Publications Limited, 2012)
Soccer in Rwandan high schools can expose players to the risk of injury warranting prevention programmes. The aim of this study was to determine the type, causes, severity and management of injuries among high school soccer ...
Research productivity of academics in a physiotherapy department: a case study
(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 ...
Exploring the subjective experiences of allied health professionals in their transition from clinical educators to academia: barriers and facilitators to successful transition
(Health and Medical Publishing Group, 2013)
Background: Currently, clinicians who move into academia may not have the necessary skills for this transition. Given that most health professionals are socialised into their professional roles as clinicians, the shift to ...