Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
Recent Submissions
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Children with HIV : a scoping review of auditory processing skills
(Public Library of Science, 2019)Introduction: Auditory processing disorders can negatively affect academic performance in children. They can result from a number of aetiologies, including the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Although studies in ... -
An innovative method for clinical practice guideline contextualisation for chronic musculoskeletal pain in the South African context
(BMC (part of Springer Nature), 2019)Background: Clinical guidelines produced in developed nations may not be appropriate in resource-constrained environments, due to differences in cultural, societal, economic and policy contexts. The purpose of this article ... -
The postural stability of children with foetal alcohol spectrum disorders during one-leg stance : a feasibility study
(AOSIS, 2018)Background: Postural control may be impaired in children with foetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD). The study assessed the protocol feasibility in terms of (1) recruiting children with FASD in a rural, small town; (2) ... -
Effect of exercise versus cognitive behavioural therapy or no intervention on anxiety, depression, fitness and quality of life in adults with previous methamphetamine dependency : a systematic review
(BMC (part of Springer Nature), 2019)Background: Methamphetamine (MA) is a highly addictive psychostimulant used by approximately 52 million people worldwide. Chronic MA abuse leads to detrimental physiological and neurological changes, as well as increases ... -
Shared decision making and the practice of community translation in presenting a pre-final Afrikaans for the Western Cape Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) questionnaire : a proposal for improved translation and cross-cultural adaptation
(SpringerOpen, 2019-08-14)Background: Translation and cross cultural adaptation of patient reported outcome measures (PROMs) involves a step referred to as harmonisation, following forward and backward translation of the measure. This article ... -
Health assessments and screening tools for adults experiencing homelessness : a systematic review
(BMC (part of Springer Nature), 2019-07-24)Background: Homelessness is increasing globally. It results in poorer physical and mental health than age matched people living in permanent housing. Better information on the health needs of people experiencing homelessness ... -
An innovative method for clinical practice guideline contextualisation for chronic musculoskeletal pain in the South African context
(BMC (part of Springer Nature), 2019-06-28)Background: Clinical guidelines produced in developed nations may not be appropriate in resource-constrained environments, due to differences in cultural, societal, economic and policy contexts. The purpose of this article ... -
A South African experience in applying the Adopt–Contextualise–Adapt framework to stroke rehabilitation clinical practice guidelines
(BMC (part of Springer Nature), 2019-06-06)Background: Clinical practice guideline (CPG) activity has escalated internationally in the last 20 years, leading to increasingly sophisticated methods for CPG developers and implementers. Despite this, there remains a ... -
Correlation of the self-reported Leeds assessment of neuropathic symptoms and signs score, clinical neurological examination and MR imaging in patients with lumbo-sacral radiculopathy
(BMC (part of Springer Nature), 2019-05-30)Background: Lumbo-sacral radiculopathy (LSR) is a common musculoskeletal disorder for which patients seek medical care and referrals for advanced imaging. However, accurate diagnosis remains challenging. Neuropathic pain ... -
Stroke management and functional outcomes of stroke survivors in an urban Western Cape Province setting
(Occupational Therapy Association of South Africa, 2017)Introduction: Long-term disability caused by stroke can be decreased through comprehensive rehabilitation. Aim: This article aims to describe the functional outcomes achieved by stroke survivors in an urban Western Cape ... -
Street vending in South Africa : an entrepreneurial occupation
(Occupational Therapy Association of South Africa, 2017)Background: Not all occupations are undertaken entirely by choice. Numerous personal, cultural, economic and social factors influence participation in occupation. In low and middle-income countries, such as South Africa, ... -
Occupational therapy intervention intosteo-arthritis of the carpometacarpal joint of the thumb in the South African context
(Occupational Therapy Association of South Africa, 2017)Introduction: The carpometacarpal joint (CMCJ) plays a pivotal role in thumb function and essentially, hand function. Investigation concerning the most preferable occupational therapy treatment approach for osteoarthritis ... -
Supported Employment for people with mental disabilities in South Africa : cost calculation of service utilisation
(Occupational Therapy Association of South Africa, 2017)Introduction: Supported Employment (SE) is a strategy that facilitates positive employment outcomes for people with mental disabilities in open labour market settings. SE’s cost-effectiveness has been established ... -
Building capacity for development and implementation of clinical practice guidelines
(Health and Medical Publishing Group, 2017)Robust, reliable and transparent methodologies are necessary to ensure that clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) meet international criteria. In South Africa (SA) and other low- and middle-income countries, upskilling and ... -
Patients’ perceptions of barriers and facilitators influencing ability to return to work post-stroke
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Introduction: Stroke is a neurological condition that impacts on the functional ability of the individual and affects participation in everyday activities, including returning to work. The various factors ... -
Self-reported prevalence, type, severity and management of musculoskeletal injuries among high school rugby players in the Nelson Mandela Bay metropole
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Background: The number of rugby players and match activities has increased and heightened the risk of injuries since the introduction of Rugby’s professional status by the International Board of Rugby in ... -
The efficacy and feasibility of incorporating a standing workstation for perceived low back pain and disability, among call centre workers : a pilot single case study
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Introduction: Despite evidence supporting the use of standing workstations in offices the effect of standing in a call centre on work-related low back pain (WR-LBP) is unknown. It is also not known if it ... -
The short-, mid- and long-term effect of back orthoses on pain and related disability in adults with non-specific, mechanical back pain : an overview of systematic reviews
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Background: Non-specific, mechanical low back pain is one of the most prevalent musculoskeletal conditions that commonly results in disability in adults younger than 45 years, second only to arthritis in ... -
The content validity of the Community Mobility Assessment Tool for Individuals (CoMATI) in the context of the Cape Town Metropole
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Introduction: The Community Mobility Assessment Tool for Individuals (CoMATI) is an occupational therapy assessment tool that evaluates an individual’s ability to use public transport in the Cape Town ... -
The trajectory of general movements from birth until 12-14 weeks corrected age in preterm infants born before 33 weeks' gestation and weighing less than 1500g : a descriptive study
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Background: Preterm infants remains a high risk group for developing neurological deficits such as cerebral palsy (CP). Early identification is important for timely intervention. Tygerberg Children’s ...
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