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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 ... -
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 ... -
Using the World Health Organization’s Disability Assessment Schedule (2) to assess disability in community-dwelling stroke patients
(AOSIS Publishing, 2017)Background: Measurement of the extent of disability post-stroke is important to determine the impact of disability on these individuals and the effectiveness of interventions aimed at reducing the impact of their disability. ... -
Exploring service providers’ perspectives on the prevention and management of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders in South Africa : a qualitative study
(BMC (part of Springer Nature), 2018-11-06)Background: Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is among the leading causes of developmental and intellectual disabilities in individuals. Although efforts are being made toward the prevention and management of FASD ... -
A literature review on work transitioning of youth with disabilities into competitive employment
(AOSIS publishing, 2017-08)Background: The marginalisation of youth with disabilities from employment opportunities is evident from literature in as far as they form part of the larger groups ‘people with disabilities’ and ‘youth’. A focused view ... -
Occupational balance of mothers and fathers raising a child with special needs in Flanders
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : After the birth of a first child, a new role appears. Successful integration and performance of this parent role will positively affect the well-being of both parents, which in turn will enhance child and ... -
Occupational injuries reported at Tygerberg Academic Hospital: 2008-2014
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Background: Occupational injuries constitute a huge burden worldwide with significant cost implications. The highest rates and numbers for occupational injuries are found within the healthcare industry ... -
An evaluation of the incidence and absenteeism rates of health care workers reporting flu-related illnesses at an academic hospital in the Western Cape: a retrospective cohort study
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Introduction: Seasonal Influenza -related illnesses impose a heavy burden on society. Vaccination programmes are the most effective strategy for preventing the illnesses and have been recommended for ... -
Clients’ subjective experience of their participation in rehabilitation at an out-patient community rehabilitation center
(Occupational Therapy Association of South Africa, 2016)Introduction: Rehabilitation services in South Africa are governed by various policies. It is important to evaluate these services to assess if the services are achieving their aims as set out in these policies. The ... -
Mixing-up research methods : a recipe for success or disaster?
(Occupational Therapy Association of South Africa, 2016)ENGLISH SUMMARY : The increase in the number of occupational therapists training and doing research at undergraduate and post-graduate degree level has led to an exciting growth in research capacity within our profession. ... -
The lived experience of drivers with a spinal cord injury : a qualitative inquiry
(Occupational Therapy Association of South Africa, 2016)Introduction: Driving is an instrumental activity of daily living and a facilitator of meaningful participation in society for the majority of the population, including persons with spinal cord injuries. Persons with ... -
Occupation based hand therapy in the South African context : challenges and opportunities
(Occupational Therapy Association of South Africa, 2016)Occupation-based hand therapy (OBHT) is an approach to practice that integrates multiple frames of reference, while remaining rooted in an occupational therapy perspective. There are a number of benefits and challenges ... -
Identity construction and participation in work : learning from the experiences of persons with psychiatric disability
(Thomson Reuters, 2016-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Background: In this article constructions of identity, occupation and performance are explored with a particular focus on the interrelatedness of these concepts. Insights were derived from a study in which ... -
Validity of the Stellenbosch University on-road assessment
(Occupational Therapy Association of South Africa, 2015-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Background: Internationally, occupational therapists are the professional group called upon to assess fitness to drive. Fitness to drive is assessed through a comprehensive driving evaluation consisting ... -
Occupational therapy hand assessment practices : cause for concern?
(Occupational Therapy Association of South Africa, 2015-08)Introduction: Assessment is critical for measuring improvement, or lack thereof, and demonstrating the outcome of intervention. In response to the lack of research in this area, this study aimed to determine the assessment ... -
The effect of an occupational therapy mental health day treatment centre on the use of in-patient services in the Western Cape, South Africa.
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Background: The high number of mental health care users requiring care, the quick turnover in psychiatric hospitals and the scarcity of community-based mental health services are some of the factors that ... -
A transformation strategy for Protective Workshops : towards comprehensive services for adults with intellectual disability
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: South African Protective Workshops struggle to transform to align to a developmental human rights approach and to increase sustainability in the absence of a uniform model and an implementation strategy. This ... -
South African parents' perceptions and experiences of occupational therapy using a sensory integrative approach (OT/SI)
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: As a South African occupational therapist (OT) trained to provide occupational therapy using a sensory integration approach (OT/SI), to children and their families, I have personal experience of different ... -
The rehabilitation programme and functional outcomes of persons with lower limb amputations at a primary level rehabilitation centre
(Occupational Therapy Association of South Africa, 2013-12)The study aimed to evaluate the amputation rehabilitation programme offered at an out-patient rehabilitation centre. Amputations have a severe physical, psychological and socio- economic impact. Effective rehabilitation ...
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