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Speech-language therapy treatment practices for multilingual speakers with aphasia : a scoping review
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2021-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : The management of multilingual aphasia, a multi-layered phenomenon, is a growing and complex field in speech-language therapy. Researchers and clinicians are often faced with many challenges and questions ... -
Mothers’ experience of feeding their preterm infant during the first months of life within a vulnerable population in South Africa
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2021-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Background: Preterm birth is a rising and significant threat to maternal and child health globally. Being the mother of a preterm infant is universally described as a challenging and stressful experience. ... -
Perceptions of public service speech-language therapists in the Western Cape regarding early communication intervention
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2021-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Objectives: This qualitative research study aimed to investigate the perspectives of Speech-Language Therapists (SLTs) providing early communication intervention (ECI) services within the multicultural ... -
Speech and language therapy for burn injuries in South Africa : knowledge and experience, evidence-based involvement, access, referral pathways, and training and education needs
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2021-03)ENGLISH SUMMARY : Background: In South Africa (SA), there is a high incidence of burn injuries (BIs) which is a growing area of involvement and interest among South African speech and language therapists (SLTs). However, ... -
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 ...
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