Browsing Doctoral Degrees (Occupational Therapy) by Title
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A critical ethnography of the Vona du Toit Creative Ability Model (VdTMoCA) in the South African occupational therapy context
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY: Background: The Vona du Toit Model of Creative Ability (VdTMoCA) influenced South African occupational therapy education and practice for over 40 years. Limited empirical evidence for the Model exists. A ... -
The development of Hopscotch : an early intervention programme to improve motor skills and academic performance of grade R children in the West Coast of South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-04)ENGLISH SUMMARY: There is a high incidence of motor skill impairment in low socio-economic areas. Motor skill impairment among pre-school children effects their functional development, including play, social development, ... -
Exploring factors shaping family involvement in promoting the participation of adults with substance use disorders in meaningful occupations
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Background and rationale: Approximately 60% of re-admissions at the main acute mental health units at two of the referral hospitals in Zimbabwe comprise of adults with substance use disorders. Occupational ... -
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 ... -
Occupational resilience : an occupational therapy practice model facilitating high school participation post traumatic brain injury
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : School participation may be disrupted post traumatic brain injury (TBI). Adolescents have to adjust to their developmental stage, multiple impairments and increased dependence resulting from the TBI. This ... -
The validity of the disabilities of the arm, shoulder and hand (DASH) questionnaire in Afrikaans for the Western Cape of South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY: The Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) Questionnaire is a 30-item patient-reported outcome measure (PROM) designed to measure symptoms and disability in clients with upper limb injury or ...
