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The refinement of a booklet on stroke care at home
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2008-03)
Stroke is the second commonest cause of mortality worldwide and remains a leading
cause of adult physical disability. It is estimated that sixty percent of South African
stroke survivors require assistance with at least ...
The impact of emotional support offered during rehabilitation on the long-term quality of life and satisfaction with living of individuals with spinal cord injury : an exploratory study of individuals re-employed in the South African National Defence Force
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2005-03)
Many South African National Defence Force (SANDF) soldiers have suffered spinal cord
injury either in the line of duty or otherwise. This injury affects all spheres of life
(physical, emotional, social and psychological). ...
An analysis of the organizational framework of rehabilitation services at a community health centre in the Western Cape
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-04)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT:Background
In the past, a lack of policy guidelines in the area of rehabilitation often resulted in
underdeveloped or no rehabilitation services in many areas. This led to the development of
The South ...
To evaluate and make recommendations for improvement to the MBChB Rehabilitation Programme of the University of Stellenbosch
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The Centre for Rehabilitation Studies, Faculty Health Sciences, University of ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Stellenbosch, South Africa, delivers a rehabilitation training programme to its MBChB students. The aim of ...
The prevalence of burnout among therapy staff employed in life health care rehabilitation units
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-03)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Rehabilitation therapists are at risk for burnout as a result of their emotionally challenging and stressful jobs. No South African studies could be found that focus on burnout in therapists who work in ...
What are the needs of people with physical disabilities in the district of Butterworth, and how accessible are available resources to them
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-03)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This was an investigation into the needs of people with physical disabilities in the district of Butterworth, and their accessibility to available resources, conducted with the aim of improving service ...
Knowledge, attitudes and practices of parents/guardians of children with disabilities on abuse of children with disabilities, in the Willowvale area, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-03)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Child abuse is a problem worldwide and also a serious problem in South Africa. Recent statistics revealed an increase in reported cases. Incidence of abuse is difficult to determine accurately but there ...
Review of the rehabilitation process of 13 to 16 year old youths in conflict with the law, assessed at the Macassar arrest, assessment and referral centre
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2004-04)
The knowledge of registered nurses regarding skin integrity, foot care and nutrition of a diabetic client with a stroke
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2004-04)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: One of the proposals of the Bi-Ministerial Task Team (BTT) was that primary health care services
in the Western Province should be nurse-driven (Department of Health and Social Services, 2000).
This ...
Primary caregivers' evaluation of a burns rehabilitation programme at the Red Cross Childrens' Hospital
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2005-04)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: A bum injury is an injury for life, causing scarring on a physical, emotional and psychological
level. For these individuals, rehabilitation is a vital aspect of regaining their lives. The bums
unit ...