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Experiences and needs of mothers of babies diagnosed with Hypoxic Ischaemic Encephalopathy due to birth asphyxia
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-03)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Background: Observations during physiotherapy treatment of babies with Hypoxic Ischaemic Encephalopathy (HIE) due to birth asphyxia suggested that the mothers of these babies lacked emotional and psychological ...
A descriptive study on doctors' practices regarding different aspects of stroke rehabilitation in private acute-care hospitals situated in the Western Cape metropole
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2009-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Introduction: Stroke is a growing healthcare problem in South Africa. It contributes
significantly to the burden of disease and is the largest cause of disability. Rehabilitation
can significantly improve ...
The impact of stroke on the primary caregiver
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2009-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: A stroke comes suddenly and has a devastating effect on the lives of the
patient and the caregiver. It is disabling and often leaves the patient dependent on care. Providing this care can put tremendous ...
Participants’ experience of the Bishop Lavis Rehabilitation Centre stroke group
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2007-03)
Current emphasis for rehabilitation in South Africa remains on individual intervention within the
move towards primary health care. Primary health care is the strategy that has been adopted by the
South African department ...
Parental compliance with therapy home programmes within a school for learners with special educational needs : an exploratory study
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2005-03)
The school that was studied caters for learners with special educational needs in the Western Cape Province, South Africa. The learners at the school have a variety of physical, intellectual and learning disabilities. They ...
A description and analysis of the organisational capacity of the rehabilitation services at TC Newman Community Day Centere
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-04)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Rehabilitation services, mainly rendered by therapists employed by the Department
of Health, forms a critical part of the Primary Health Care (PHC) package of care.
Different policies, within the ...
An exploration of burn survivors' experiences of pressure garment therapy at Tygerberg Academic Hospital
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-04)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Introduction: Pressure garment therapy (PGT) forms a significant part of burn rehabilitation. It is most commonly used to treat hypertrophic scars but the benefits of this intervention remain questionable. ...
Reasons for including/excluding learners with permanent mobility impairments in mainstream high schools in East London
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-04)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Internationally, ensuring that all persons, in particular the vulnerable and marginalised, have access to
their human rights is advocated now more than ever. Access to education is one of these rights. ...
The role of psychosocial counselling in the lives of parents of children with neurodevelopmental disabilities treated at Tygerberg Academic Hospital
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-03)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Having a child with neurodevelopmental disabilities has a significant impact on the well-being of parents, including experiencing distress and enduring emotional, financial and physical pressure, due to ...
Rehabilitation outcomes of uninsured stroke survivors in the Helderberg Basin
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Introduction: Rehabilitation is recognised as important in helping stroke survivors achieve their highest levels of functional independence and best quality of life. Conversely, a lack of rehabilitation ...