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The prevalence of burnout in nurses working in private healthcare facilities in Mbombela/Nelspruit during the COVID-19 pandemic
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY: Aims: To determine the prevalence of burnout in nurses working in the private healthcare facilities in Mbombela/Nelspruit during the COVID-19 pandemic. Background: The nursing profession has long been ... -
Community-based rehabilitation workers’ perspectives of wheelchair provision in Uganda : a qualitative study
(AOSIS Publishing, 2019-04-24)Background: The challenges of wheelchair provision and use in less resourced settings are the focus of global efforts to enhance wheelchair service delivery. The shortage of professional wheelchair service providers in ... -
Parental experiences on the role of wheelchairs in the lives of their children with mobility impairments : a qualitative exploration in Dubai
(Taylor and Francis, 2020-06)Purpose: To explore parental experiences on the role of wheelchairs in the lives of their children with mobility impairments in Dubai. Methods: Seven participants were recruited through purposive sampling and their experiences ... -
A qualitative exploration of the uses of the International Classification of Functioning, disability and health at an inpatient neurorehabilitation facility in the Western Cape, South Africa
(Taylor and Francis, 2020-06)Purpose of the study: The aim of the study was to describe how healthcare professionals at a neurorehabilitation facility currently use the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) and to ... -
Exploring the inclusion of teaching and learning on assistive products in undergraduate curricula of health sciences faculties at three South African Universities
(Taylor and Francis, 2019-12)Background: Providers must be knowledgeable on policy, systems and products to provide a person centred service and prescribe the most appropriate assistive product for each user. Aim: This study aimed to determine to what ... -
Lived experiences of persons with acquired physical disability living in Windhoek, Namibia
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2022-04)ENGLISH SUMMARY: Background: Acquiring a physical disability can be life changing. Life experiences change, and adjustments must be made. Although there are many studies done in other countries on the lived experiences ... -
Exploring the vocational training strategies for enhancing the transitioning of persons with intellectual disability into supported employment : a case study of Mitchell’s Plain/Klipfontein sub-structure
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2021-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Introduction: The issue of unemployment as a national priority and strategy for poverty reduction has been at the forefront of the socio-political agenda in South Africa for many decades. Persons with ... -
Community-based rehabilitation workers’ perspectives of wheelchair provision in Uganda : a qualitative study
(AOSIS, 2019)Background: The challenges of wheelchair provision and use in less resourced settings are the focus of global efforts to enhance wheelchair service delivery. The shortage of professional wheelchair service providers in ... -
Lived experiences with regards to social participation for persons with disabilities living in a residential facility in Cape Town
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2021-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : The aim of this study was to explore the lived experiences with regards to social participation of persons with disabilities living in a residential facility in Cape Town. Objectives: The challenges ... -
Primary caregivers’ experiences of changes in their children during the course of Early Childhood Development also known as grade RR at a school for learners with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in Cape Town
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2021-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : The aim of this study was to explore primary caregivers’ experiences of changes in their children during the course of Early Childhood Development also known as grade RR at a school for learners with ... -
Exploring the lived experiences of students with disclosed epilepsy in accessing support services at a teachers’ college in Zimbabwe
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2021-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : There is a marked increase in students with disabilities accessing higher education. A significant proportion of these students constitute students with chronic conditions such as epilepsy. The purpose ... -
Cardiovascular Disease : Exploring the barriers to lifestyle modification in a Cape Town setting
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2021-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Introduction: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a growing problem worldwide and is the second highest cause of death in South Africa. It can be avoided by controlling modifiable risk factors such as blood ... -
Exploring the experiences of persons with mobility impairments in accessing health care in Cofimvaba, South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2021-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Background: Persons with disabilities are experiencing difficulties when accessing health care due to barriers despite the existing policies. Persons with disabilities in urban areas experience fewer ... -
Perceptions of carers of persons with paraplegia, regarding the caregiver training
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2021-12-)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Background: In South Africa, the Integrated National Disability Strategy and the National Rehabilitation Strategy of 2000 emphasise that the rehabilitation of persons with disability is crucial. There are ... -
Primary caregivers' perceptions of why their school-aged children with physical disabilities are not attending formal schools in Mabvuku, a high- density location in Harare
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2021-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Aim of the study - Children with disabilities face barriers to accessing education and there is a gap in literature reporting the perceptions of caregivers regarding the reasons for these children not ... -
Factors which facilitate a State-Owned Enterprise in the Western Cape, to recruit persons with disabilities to meet employment equity targets
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2021-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Introduction: Gaining employment is an important life activity for everyone. However, employment statistics for persons with disabilities remain poor despite numerous policies and guidelines for employers ... -
An exploration of the development of community health forums as a strategy to improve communication between biomedical health professionals and an indigenous community : a rural participatory action research study
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2021-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Rationale: Firstly, the existence of nine (9) clinics and a district hospital in Bomvaneland has been seen by people of this area as both a blessing and a problem as there is poor communication between ... -
Accommodating children with mobility impairments in ordinary primary schools : perceptions of school principals in Johannesburg East on barriers and possible solutions
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2021-02)ENGLISH SUMMARY: Twenty years ago, the Department of Basic Education in South Africa introduced the Education White Paper 6: Building an inclusive education and training system, to ensure that all children between seven ... -
A qualitative exploration of the experience of using an above-knee prosthesis with a microprocessor knee
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2021-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Background: Modern technology has allowed for many advancements in prosthetic knees. One such advancement is microprocessor-controlled knees. Quantitative research has shown functional advantages amongst ... -
Transport access in Worcester: the lived experiences of stroke survivors
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2021-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Aim of the study: To explore the lived experiences of stroke survivors regarding access to transport in Worcester, Western Cape. The study focused on public and private transport. Regarding public ...
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