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- ItemMotoriese ontwikkeling en selfkonsep by laerskool seuns : 'n intervensie studie(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2004-03) Coetzee, C.; Hendry, J. A.; Stellenbosch University. Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. Dept. of Interdisciplinary Health Sciences. Centre for Rehabilitation Studies.ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The modern child forms part of a computerised television generation with little exposure to physical activities. Contributing factors such as violence, the increased prevalence of single parents, smaller playgrounds and increased pressure to succeed contribute to an increase in motor development problems in children. Various studies (Skinner & Piek, 2001; Losse, Henderson, Elliman, Hall, Knight & Jongmans, 1991) found a correlation between motor developmental problems and a poor self-concept. This implies a negative cycle because poor motor development has a negative influence on selfconcept and individuals with a poor self-concept do not have the nerve to take part in activities that will improve their motor skills. Objective The objective of this study was to determine whether a positive correlation could be drawn between motor problems and self-concept in nine- to 10 year old boys, as well as to determine whether a motor developmental program that stretches over a period of eight weeks will make a significant difference to nine- to ten year old boys. Another objective of this study was to apply the results of this study in such a way that it could be used to perform preventative rehabilitation programs in order to decrease the prevalence of motor problems. METHODS An intervention study was used. Two schools from similar sosio-economic backgrounds were identified and 20 boys between the ages of nine and ten year were randomly appointed as subjects. Vredelust Primary was chosen as the experimental group and Parow East Primary as the control group. Both groups were evaluated according to motor abilities and self-concept during a pre-test session. After completion of these evaluations, the experimental group followed an eight-week motor development programme (thus eight hours). Both groups' motor abilities and self-concept were re-evaluated and all results were calculated in Microsoft Excell under the supervision of the Statistics Department of the University of Stellenbosch. RESULTS The experimental group improved significantly with regard to motor abilities, while the control group did not show a significant change in motor skills. Both groups did not have significant changes over the eight weeks with regard to self-concept. Although not statistical significant the experimental group's mean with regard to self-concept did improve, while the control group's selfconcept showed a slight decreased when compared to the mean. CONCLUSION In conclusion, the statement can be made that motor development programmes that stretch over eight weeks will have a significant influence on nine- to 10 year old boys' motor abilities. The influence of this improvement on self-concept could not be accurately determined.
- ItemA profile of stroke clients treated at the Bishop Lavis Rehabilitation Centre between 1995-1999(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2002-12) Rhoda, Anthea Joy; Hendry, J. A.; Stellenbosch University. Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. Dept. of Interdisciplinary Health Sciences. Centre for Rehabilitation Studies.ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The objective of this retrospective survey of client documentation, was to develop a profile of the stroke clients attending the Bishop Lavis Rehabilitation Centre between 1995 and 1999. Reviewed during the survey, was the medical status of the clients, as well as certain aspects of the rehabilitation process. The data was analysed using the Statistical Package of Social Sciences (SPSS) as well as the Statistical Analysis System (SAS) computer programmes. The study sample consisted of 168 clients. A significant finding in the study was that the mean age of the study population was 59 years. Hypertension was the most common risk factor present in this group. There is some indication from the results that approximately half of the clients were not hospitalised post-stroke. A positive finding in the study was that the majority of clients were referred for rehabilitation within 12 weeks post-stroke. Although a team of professionals was available to manage the stroke clients, the services of the dietician and the social worker appear to have been under utilised. An overall improvement in the functional status of the group was noted when comparing the function on admission to that which was recorded at the last treatment session.