Workplace-based rehabilitation for upper limb conditions in the South African context
Date
2019-08
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Publisher
Occupational Therapy Association of South Africa
Abstract
Workplace-based rehabilitation is a growing field of practice internationally and locally. This commentary discusses the current barriers and facilitators facing South African occupational therapists wanting to implement workplace-based rehabilitation with upper limb conditions. An overview is provided of current international practice in the field and relevant factors in the South African context. Recommendations are made for development in this field in clinical practice, research and education in South Africa.
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CITATION: Hoosain, M., De Klerk, S. & Burger, M. 2019. Workplace-based rehabilitation for upper limb conditions in the South African context. South African Journal of Occupational Therapy, 49(2):57-60, doi:10.17159/2310-3833/2019/vol49n2a9.
The original publication is available at http://www.sajot.co.za
The original publication is available at http://www.sajot.co.za
Keywords
Workplace-based rehabilitation -- South Africa, Vocational rehabilitation -- South Africa, Industrial safety -- South Africa, Upper limbs -- Wounds and injuries -- Medical rehabilitation
Citation
Hoosain, M., De Klerk, S. & Burger, M. 2019. Workplace-based rehabilitation for upper limb conditions in the South African context. South African Journal of Occupational Therapy, 49(2):57-60, doi:10.17159/2310-3833/2019/vol49n2a9.