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“Consensus on an infant massage programme for high risk infants from resource constrained contexts: a Delphi Study with Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists.”
(2017)The attachment of the mother to her infant is one which aims to provide the foundation for the infant’s well-being and adaptation (Bowlby, 1958; Carter, et al., 2005 in Atzil, Hendler, & Feldman, 2011 p.1). However, it is ... -
Acute care in occupational therapy a package of care and the essential therapeutic equipment needed.
(2017)ABSTRACT Introduction: Occupational therapy, together other clinical services are required by government to describe and outline their services so that minimum standards can be set, to ensure that quality care is delivered ... -
Paediatric Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome related neurological illnesses: the multidisciplinary perspective in an acute quaternary.
(2017)ABSTRACT Introduction: The HIV/AIDS pandemic has adverse medical and psychosocial effects on affected children, caregivers and imposes significant challenges on health care professionals. The prevalence of Paediatric ... -
Long-term outpatient therapy: perspectives from acquired brain injury survivors, their caregivers and the therapy team: a KwaZulu-Natal study.
(2018)ABSTRACT Introduction: Acquired brain injuries often result in persistent residual impairments which negatively impact the individual for years after the injury, contributing to difficulty in the acquired brain injury ... -
Client perceptions of social skills development occupational therapy intervention groups in an acute psychiatry setting.
(2017)Pre-amble: This document is written in the format of a “Masters by manuscript”, as per the requirements of the University of KwaZulu-Natal’s research office. The transition away from “Masters by dissertation” has been ... -
The role of the occupational therapist in case management in South Africa.
(2017)ABSTRACT Case Management has evolved as an important strategy in managing healthcare to ensure quality and cost effectiveness. Various health professionals utilise case management in numerous practice settings and the ... -
The factors influencing the return to work of individuals having sustained severe traumatic brain injuries in South Africa.
(2016)A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a complex phenomenon where the ability to return to work (RTW) following injury is not always successful. Vocational rehabilitation (VR) is process that facilitates the RTW. Previous skills, ... -
Substance abuse and rural realities : experiences and perceptions of service providers in northern KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
(2014)Substance abuse is recognized as a worldwide problem and in South Africa contributes to significant morbidity and mortality. However, there appears to be concerns in the service delivery especially in rural areas. This ... -
The firework injured hand : profile and management.
(2014)Aim: The study aimed to profile the firework injured hand and review of the management of such injuries from a surgical and rehabilitation perspective. Methodology: A quantitative methodological approach using a retrospective ... -
Kinesio Taping® of the metacarpophalangeal joints and its effect on hand function in individuals with rheumatoid arthritis.
(2015)Background Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic systemic disease that affects the hands bilaterally, resulting in inflammation, pain, joint instability, diminished grip strength and difficulties with function. The ... -
Electronic device use and fine motor dexterity and handwriting in grade 2 elementary school children.
(2015)Aim: The study aimed to investigate whether a correlation exists in the electronic device usage and fine motor dexterity and handwriting in Grade 2 elementary male and female children. Methodology: A quantitative, ... -
Current trends in splinting the hand for children with neurological impairments.
(2015)Aim: The study aimed to explore the current splinting practises as used as a method of intervention for improving hand function in children with neurological impairments within the South African context. Methodology: A ... -
The effectiveness of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) versus Interferential Current (IFC) in the treatment of pain following a distal radius fracture.
(2015)Purpose : The radius bone in the forearm of the human body, is an integral component of the wrist joint. Optimal wrist joint function plays an important role in maintaining dexterity of the upper limb. The inability to use ... -
Factors affecting attendance and participation in group therapy in a private inpatient psychiatric setting.
(2015)This study seeks to understand why many patients did not participate in a group therapy programme offered at an inpatient psychiatric hospital in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. Conducted by an Occupational Therapist, the ... -
Addressing spirituality in group therapy : a qualitative study at a shelter for abused and vulnerable Muslim women in Durban, South African.
(2016)Spirituality has gained recognition as a vital factor in mental healthcare, and has been applied to major occupational therapy models. However, its clinical application is limited universally, to the possible detriment of ... -
An exploration of albino identity amongst groups of teenaged girls at a special school in KwaZulu-Natal, South African.
(2015)A qualitative study probing Albino Identity amongst groups of teenaged girls at a special school in order to find out if a group identity based in Albinism exists. An exploratory research design allowed the researcher to ... -
Exploring occupational therapy intervention for young children with autism spectrum disorder in South Africa.
(2013)Occupational Therapy is amongst the top three interventions sought for young children with ASD in South Africa. Due to scarce local research on OT for ASD, this study explored the nature as well as perceptions of OTs on ... -
The experience of raising a child with down syndrome : perceptions of caregivers in KwaZulu-Natal.
(2013)Introduction: Due to limited research within KwaZulu-Natal there is a deficit in the knowledge base and understanding surrounding the dynamics of caring for a child diagnosed with Down syndrome. The study aims to inform ... -
The influence of an abductor pollicis longus strengthening program on the symptoms experienced by elderly females presenting with early stage osteoarthritis of the 1st carpo-metacarpal joint : a pilot study for an experimental pre-test/post-test design.
(2014)Introduction: Elderly females are predominantly left impaired by the degenerative impact which osteoarthritis has on the 1st CMC joint. Research supports the successful implementation of early stage conservative management. Aim: ... -
Barriers to admission to mainstream primary schools for children with high functioning autism/asperger's syndrome (Umlazi District)
(2014)In South Africa basic education is a right for all children (Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996) and mainstream education for learners with so called mild disabilities such as High Functioning Autism or ...
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