Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences
Recent Submissions
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Introducing early active mobilisation following flexor tendon repair in the context of care in a developing country : a randomised feasibility study
(Occupational Therapy Association of South Africa, 2019-08)Introduction: Flexor tendon injuries remain one of the most difficult hand injuries to manage post-operatively. Early active mobilisation protocols are considered ‘best practice’ internationally but have not been well ... -
Workplace-based rehabilitation for upper limb conditions in the South African context
(Occupational Therapy Association of South Africa, 2019-08)Workplace-based rehabilitation is a growing field of practice internationally and locally. This commentary discusses the current barriers and facilitators facing South African occupational therapists wanting to implement ... -
Non-attendance of occupational and physiotherapy appointments at Western Cape Rehabilitation Centre : a description of associated factors
(The Occupational Therapy Association of South Africa, 2019-12)Introduction: Occupational therapists and physiotherapists use outpatient follow-up appointments to continue and monitor the effectiveness and outcome of therapy interventions. Attendance of follow-up appointments is ... -
Pre-frailty factors in community-dwelling 40–75 year olds : opportunities for successful ageing
(BMC (part of Springer Nature), 2020-03-06)Background: There is little known about pre-frailty attributes or when changes which contribute to frailty might be detectable and amenable to change. This study explores pre-frailty and frailty in independent ... -
The efficacy of kinesiology taping for improving gross motor function in children with cerebral palsy : a systematic review
(AOSIS, 2018)Background: Kinesiology taping is an increasingly popular technique used as an adjunct to physiotherapy intervention for children with cerebral palsy (CP), but as yet we do not have a review of the available evidence as ... -
Suitability of "guidelines for screening of prosthetic candidates : lower limb" for the Eastern Cape, South Africa: a qualitative study
(AOSIS, 2018)Background: Major lower limb amputation has a severe impact on functional mobility. Mobility can be salvaged with a prosthesis, but this is not always the best option. It is often difficult to decide whether to refer someone ... -
The strategies and barriers addressed by occupational therapists in the process of successful work-related transitions for clients who have sustained serious hand injuries
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT : Introduction. The socio-economic burden of a hand injury in South Africa is substantial. Occupational therapists who facilitate work-related transitions after a hand injury require contextually relevant ... -
The effect of wearing shoes on the outcome of selected balance measures in children with typical development and with mild motor dysfunction
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT : Balance is a critical motor skill essential for the development of functional performance. It is complex in nature as it involves many systems, namely the motor system, sensory system and central nervous ... -
Review of pediatric cochlear implantation records at the Tygerberg Hospital – Stellenbosch University Cochlear Implant Unit from 1990 – 2018
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT : The decision of parents of deaf children to proceed with cochlear implantation is often based on the expectation that the improved access to sound provided by the cochlear implant system will result in ... -
Persepsies van Xhosa-grootouers in n landelike gemeenskap in Suid-Afrika met betrekking tot hakkel
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Communication is the heartbeat of interactions within health care. Cultures, language groups and communities differ with regard to beliefs, values and practices relating to health. The multilingual and ... -
The differences in objective balance outcomes between elite female rugby players with and without a history of lateral ankle sprain
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT : Background: Ankle injuries (in particular ankle sprains) are among the most common musculoskeletal injuries in rugby due to impact. Despite the high physicality of the sport, it has not deterred females ... -
Current knowledge of idiopathic scoliosis among practicing physiotherapists in South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT : Background: The knowledge of Idiopathic Scoliosis has been assessed in Poland, the United States of America (USA), and the United Kingdom (UK) and all the studies concluded that the knowledge of idiopathic ... -
Outcome measures validated for use in stroke rehabilitation in low- and middle-income countries : a systematic review
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT : Introduction: The use of outcome measures necessary for effective clinical practice and in order to obtain reliable results in research. The commonly used outcome measures in stroke rehabilitation was ... -
Cleft lip and palate feeding intervention : a scoping review
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT : Background: Infants with cleft lip and palate (CLP) often suffer from feeding difficulties before surgical intervention. Speech therapists can provide different types of feeding intervention for this ... -
The perceptions of South African speech and language therapists regarding the provision of voice and communication intervention to the transgender population
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Background: In South Africa there is an increase in the prevalence of individuals who identify as transgender, which urges clinicians and researchers to focus on becoming more trans-competent. This includes ... -
Exploring the transition from student to clinician by the first cohort of locally trained occupational therapists in Ghana
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Background : The nature of a new clinician’s transition from student to clinician is a significant determinant of the ease or difficulty of the journey to professional competence. Transition into practice ... -
Occupational justice through paid work : a qualitative study of work transitionprogrammes for youth with disabilities
(2020-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT : Background and rationale: Unemployed South African youth with disabilities form part of a disturbingly high general unemployment rate (29%) in the country. Favourable legislative and policy environments ... -
Physiotherapists awareness of bone demineralisation and falls risk in people living with HIV and their perceptions about fall risks management
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Background: Sub-Saharan Africa has the greatest disease burden due to HIV globally. Improved access to better antiretroviral regimens has increased numbers and longevity of people living with HIV (PLWH). ... -
Choreographing life-experiences of balance control in people with Parkinson’s disease
(BMC (part of Springer Nature), 2020-02-10)Background: Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a devastating neurodegenerative disorder. Reduced balance is one of the cardinal symptoms of PD, predisposing people living with PD to experience difficulties with the execution of ... -
Maternal experiences of prematurity, feeding and infant communication within a vulnerable population in South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT : Background: The concept of vulnerability, as defined by Adger (2006), relates to an individuals’ “state of susceptibility to harm, powerlessness, and marginality” (p. 286). Respectively, the ‘vulnerabl ...
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