Browsing Masters Degrees (Occupational Therapy) by Advisor "Joubert, Robin Wendy Elizabeth."
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An evaluation of the criteria and procedures used for selection of occupational therapy students at South African universities.
(1997)The existing selection criteria and procedures applied at universities training occupational therapists in South Africa are not meeting the country's need for selecting students who adequately fulfill the demographic mix ... -
An investigation to establish the flexor tendon rehabilitation protocol use amongst Occupational Therapists in South Africa.
(2012)The aim of this study was to investigate which protocols Occupational Therapists (OT’s) use when rehabilitating clients after flexor tendon repairs, and to investigate the therapist’s knowledge regarding these protocols, ... -
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 ... -
Preparedness of graduates in occupational therapy for clinical practice : perceptions of students and supervisors in a KwaZulu-Natal case study.
(2013)Background: Investigating the development of competent occupational therapists through an academic programme and fieldwork placement is an emerging field in South African occupational therapy research. It is an essential ... -
Toward access, success and equity in health science education : a KwaZulu-Natal case study.
(1999)Aim: This study aims to generate recommendations for enhancing the access and success of historically disadvantaged students to health science education at UDW, based on barriers identified within diverse schooling ... -
Visual perceptual abilities in obstetric brachial plexus palsy : an investigation of the incidence and a comparative analysis.
(1998)Obstetric brachial plexus palsy, a traumatic birth palsy, results in the paralysis of the upper limb/s. The birth injury is treated at the Brachial Plexus Clinic at King Edward VIII th Hospital, where the Candidate forms ...