Experiences of patients and service providers with out-patient rehabilitation services in a rehabilitation centre in the Western Cape Province

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dc.contributor.authorKumurenzi, Anneen_ZA
dc.contributor.authorGoliath, Charlynen_ZA
dc.contributor.authorMji, Gubelaen_ZA
dc.contributor.authorMlenzana, Nondween_ZA
dc.contributor.authorJoseph, Conranen_ZA
dc.contributor.authorStatham, Sueen_ZA
dc.contributor.authorRhoda, Antheaen_ZA
dc.date.accessioned2016-09-19T09:59:14Z
dc.date.available2016-09-19T09:59:14Z
dc.date.issued2015-12en_ZA
dc.descriptionCITATION: Kumurenzi, A., et al. 2015. Experiences of patients and service providers with out-patient rehabilitation services in a rehabilitation centre in the Western Cape Province. African Journal of Disability, 4(1):1-7, doi:10.4102/ajod.v4i1.164.en_ZA
dc.descriptionThe original publication is available at http://www.ajod.org
dc.description.abstractBackground: Rehabilitation is important for persons with disabilities as it contributes to their sense of autonomy, self-worth and social participation, and improves their quality of life. Improving the quality of rehabilitation services requires the dialogue of patients’ perceptions with those of service providers, in order to recommend informed reform. Objective: The objective was to explore the experiences of persons with physical disabilities and service providers, regarding the multi-disciplinary rehabilitation services provided at a community-based out-patient rehabilitation centre. Methods: A qualitative, exploratory study design was used to collect the data. A focus group was conducted with conveniently selected persons with physical disabilities. Three in-depth interviews were conducted with purposively selected key informants. All ethical considerations were adhered to during the implementation of the study. Results: Patients and service providers had different experiences regarding accessibility to rehabilitation services, and similar experiences with patient education and intensity of rehabilitation. Although the patients experienced that the service providers had sufficient knowledge and skills to manage them, services providers expressed that they lacked certain skills. Conclusions: The experiences expressed highlighted the need to improve rehabilitation services in terms of increasing the capacity of service providers and providing transport services for persons with disabilities.en_ZA
dc.description.urihttp://www.ajod.org/index.php/ajod/article/view/164
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dc.format.extent7 pagesen_ZA
dc.identifier.citationKumurenzi, A., et al. 2015. Experiences of patients and service providers with out-patient rehabilitation services in a rehabilitation centre in the Western Cape Province. African Journal of Disability, 4(1):1-7, doi:10.4102/ajod.v4i1.164en_ZA
dc.identifier.issn2226-7220 (online)
dc.identifier.issn2223-9170 (print)
dc.identifier.otherdoi:10.4102/ajod.v4i1.164
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/99665
dc.language.isoen_ZAen_ZA
dc.publisherAOSIS Publishing
dc.subjectPeople with disabilities -- Rehabilitation -- Western Cape Provinceen_ZA
dc.subjectHealth care personnel -- Training ofen_ZA
dc.subjectHealth services accessen_ZA
dc.titleExperiences of patients and service providers with out-patient rehabilitation services in a rehabilitation centre in the Western Cape Provinceen_ZA
dc.typeArticleen_ZA
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