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The persistence of language disorders in a group of disadvantaged Grade 3 learners
(AOSIS, 2007)A strong correlation between early language impairment and academic failure has been suggested by past research. This follow-up cohort study of 25 monolingual, disadvantaged grade 3 learners investigated whether the language ... -
Segmental speech timing at the phoneme and syllable levels in English and Afrikaans speaking white South African children
(AOSIS, 1989)Two aspects of segmental timing were acoustically measured in the speech production of 30 English and 30 Afrikaans speaking white South African children. These were VOT and medial stop closure duration in VCV nonsense ... -
An analysis of auditory functioning and capabilities of children with HIV living in low socio-economic communities
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Background: Antiretroviral treatment (ART) has reduced opportunistic infections and enabled children living with HIV (CLHIV) to develop similarly to their peers who are HIV negative. However, the literature ... -
Investigating the perceptions of speech-language therapists working in the public health and education sectors, about the services they provide to children with cerebral palsy in the greater Johannesburg region, from birth to six years
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Background: Prior to entering the basic education system at six years of age, speech and language assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of children with cerebral palsy (CP), take place in hospitals and ... -
Review of pediatric cochlear implantation records at the Tygerberg Hospital – Stellenbosch University Cochlear Implant Unit from 1990 – 2018
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT : The decision of parents of deaf children to proceed with cochlear implantation is often based on the expectation that the improved access to sound provided by the cochlear implant system will result in ... -
Persepsies van Xhosa-grootouers in n landelike gemeenskap in Suid-Afrika met betrekking tot hakkel
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Communication is the heartbeat of interactions within health care. Cultures, language groups and communities differ with regard to beliefs, values and practices relating to health. The multilingual and ... -
Cleft lip and palate feeding intervention : a scoping review
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT : Background: Infants with cleft lip and palate (CLP) often suffer from feeding difficulties before surgical intervention. Speech therapists can provide different types of feeding intervention for this ... -
The perceptions of South African speech and language therapists regarding the provision of voice and communication intervention to the transgender population
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Background: In South Africa there is an increase in the prevalence of individuals who identify as transgender, which urges clinicians and researchers to focus on becoming more trans-competent. This includes ... -
Maternal experiences of prematurity, feeding and infant communication within a vulnerable population in South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT : Background: The concept of vulnerability, as defined by Adger (2006), relates to an individuals’ “state of susceptibility to harm, powerlessness, and marginality” (p. 286). Respectively, the ‘vulnerabl ... -
Learning new words from an interactive electronic storybook intervention
(AOSIS, 2018)Background: Children who enter school with limited vocabulary knowledge are at risk for reading failure. This study investigated the efficacy of an interactive e-book, implemented as a mobile application, to facilitate ... -
Children with HIV : a scoping review of auditory processing skills
(Public Library of Science, 2019)Introduction: Auditory processing disorders can negatively affect academic performance in children. They can result from a number of aetiologies, including the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Although studies in ... -
Adult dysphagia intervention through telepractice : a scoping review
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Background: Dysphagia is a serious, life-endangering disorder, experienced by an increasing number of people. Worldwide, there are a limited number of healthcare professionals to provide face-to-face ... -
Nurses' perceptions of barriers to care for patients with dysphagia and their information delivery preferences regarding dysphagia care
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : The incidence and prevalence of non-communicable diseases are rising, leading to an increased occurrence of dysphagia, which can severely impact patient recovery. The goal of this study was to determine ... -
The communication needs of young and old cerebrovascular accident survivors
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Cerebrovascular accidents (CVAs) are a growing epidemic in developing countries such as South Africa, resulting in an increase in CVA-related morbidity, which includes communication impairments. CVAs have ... -
The perceptions of nurses regarding the communication and cognition of persons with mild Alzheimer’s dementia, within the Tygerberg district of Cape Town
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : This South African study aimed to determine the perceptions of a group of nurses regarding the care of mild Alzheimer’s dementia (AD), with specific reference to the communication and cognitive abilities ... -
Should we use philosophy to teach clinical communication skills?
(AOSIS Publishing, 2016)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Effective communication between the doctor and patient is crucial for good quality health care. Yet, this form of communication is often problematic, which may lead to several negative consequences for ... -
The effect of audio recorded stories on novel word acquisition by children using a non-standard dialect of English
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Purpose: This study investigated young children’s acquisition of novel words presented within audio recorded stories and their ability to understand and use these novel words. Method: Participants were ... -
The perceptions of a group of Sesotho mothers, from a low socio-economic group in the Free State, on early literacy
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-12)ENGLISH SUMMARY : South Africa’s education system is under scrutiny regarding the continuous poor reading performance of pupils in primary schools. South African Grade 4 and 5 pupils continue to score below the international ... -
Navigating professional roles in early literacy intervention: exploring the experiences of speech language therapy students, teachers and clinical tutors
(AOSIS Publishing, 2015)Speech-language therapists (SLTs) in South Africa are increasingly considering alternative models of service delivery to children at risk for language and literacy development delays. A transprofessional model of collaboration ... -
Exploring risk factors associated with potential hearing loss in Namibian Class A mines
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: In developing countries, like Namibia, there is limited data pertaining to the number of individuals with hearing loss and its associated factors. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of potential ...
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