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1. Ramnarain, Reshma. The effects of a three visit supervised physiotherapy exercise programme versus a six visit supervised physiotherapy exercise programme in children with supracondylar fractures without neurovascular injuries.
Degree: 2014, University of KwaZulu-Natal
► Background From the literature that has been reviewed for this study it is evident that there is a lack of research conducted investigating the value… (more)
▼ Background From the literature that has been reviewed for this study it is evident that there is a lack of research conducted investigating the value of early mobilization and exercise treatment of supracondylar fractures (SCF) in children. There has been no documented research conducted in South Africa on the frequency of physiotherapy treatment in children with SCF of the elbow joint or compliance of the child and parent/caregiver/guardian to a physiotherapy upper limb home exercise programme. Currently there is no set physiotherapy treatment protocol for SCF. Therefore this study attempts to investigate the effects of a supervised physiotherapy exercise programme in children with SCF and the compliance of the child to the home exercise programme monitored and conducted by the parent/caregiver/guardian. Aims and Objectives The primary aim of this study was to compare the effects of an exercise programme supervised by the researcher fortnightly (three visits) over a six week period to those who attended physiotherapy once per week (six visits) over a six week period. The secondary aim was to determine the compliance of the child supervised by the parent/caregiver/guardian at home with a physiotherapy home exercise programme over the 6 week period when not attending formal physiotherapy sessions at the hospital. The objectives used in the study was to determine pain, range of motion, activities of daily living and compliance of the physiotherapy exercise programme of flexion, extension supination and pronation movements at the elbow joint and soft tissue mobilization over three formal physiotherapy treatment sessions (3 visits) compared to six formal physiotherapy treatment sessions (6 visits) over the six week period. Study Design A randomised experimental design with a sample size of 50 children with SCF from three provincial hospitals in the eThekwini district was followed. The study population comprised of children between the ages of four to thirteen years presenting with SCF of the elbow joint in the participating hospitals. The children were randomly and equally assigned into two groups using a computer programme either into group A (intervention group) or group B (control group). The researcher was blinded to the groupings. The researcher performed the physiotherapy treatment programme consisting of six basic elbow exercises namely: flexion, extension, pronation and supination movements of the elbow joint (Appendix VI). Each of the exercises was conducted 20 times. Soft tissue mobilization was the other technique conducted where the researcher performed a passive stretch at the biceps muscle of the affected arm on the children during the formal physiotherapy sessions (Appendix VII). The stretch was repeated five times. Functional activities such as washing your face, eating and combing the hair (extension and flexion) as well as keying and un-keying a door (supination and pronation) are some of the basic activities one requires in life. These activities are only possible if… Advisors/Committee Members: Maharaj, S. S. (advisor).
Subjects/Keywords: Physiotherapy.
Ramnarain, R. (2014). The effects of a three visit supervised physiotherapy exercise programme versus a six visit supervised physiotherapy exercise programme in children with supracondylar fractures without neurovascular injuries. (Thesis). University of KwaZulu-Natal. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10413/13229
Ramnarain, Reshma. "The effects of a three visit supervised physiotherapy exercise programme versus a six visit supervised physiotherapy exercise programme in children with supracondylar fractures without neurovascular injuries." 2014. Thesis, University of KwaZulu-Natal. Accessed January 21, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10413/13229.
Ramnarain, Reshma. "The effects of a three visit supervised physiotherapy exercise programme versus a six visit supervised physiotherapy exercise programme in children with supracondylar fractures without neurovascular injuries." 2014. Web. 21 Jan 2021.
Ramnarain R. The effects of a three visit supervised physiotherapy exercise programme versus a six visit supervised physiotherapy exercise programme in children with supracondylar fractures without neurovascular injuries. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of KwaZulu-Natal; 2014. [cited 2021 Jan 21]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/13229.
Ramnarain R. The effects of a three visit supervised physiotherapy exercise programme versus a six visit supervised physiotherapy exercise programme in children with supracondylar fractures without neurovascular injuries. [Thesis]. University of KwaZulu-Natal; 2014. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/13229
2. Al-Talahma, Mohammad Y. M. Investigation into the immediate effect of ankle taping on temporal spatial gait parameters and affected ankle kinematics in ambulant adult hemiplegic patients.
Degree: MScPhysio, Interdisciplinary Health Sciences, 2012, Stellenbosch University
URL: http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/20057
► ENGLISH ABSTRACT: SYSTEMATIC REVIEW ABSTRACT - BACKGROUND: Ankle Foot Orthoses (AFOs) are considered as the most suitable lower limb orthosis to correct gait deficits related… (more)
▼ ENGLISH ABSTRACT: SYSTEMATIC REVIEW ABSTRACT - BACKGROUND: Ankle Foot Orthoses (AFOs) are considered as the most suitable lower limb orthosis to correct gait deficits related to ankle instability. AFOs are recommended to minimize gait deviations and to correct drop foot or equinus foot in hemiplegic patients. OBJECTIVES - To identify the effectiveness of different ankle orthoses and/or supports on the temporal, spatial, kinetic and kinematic gait parameters. To critically appraise the methodological quality of the included studies and to provide a description of the studies with a view to identify opportunities to improve future research quality. METHODS - Search strategy A comprehensive search was conducted between March and October 2010, and updated in August 2011. Thirteen computerized bibliographic databases were individually searched, namely PubMed Central, Cohrane Library, CINAHL, OT Seeker, SPORTDiscus, PsyARTICLE, PEDro, Proquest, Biomed Central, Science Direct, Clinicaltrials.gov, Web of Science, and Ingenta Connect. All databases were searched since their inception. The following key terms were used: stroke, hemipleg*, assistive device*, ankle foot orthos*, AFO, (splint*), taping, and strapping. A secondary search (pearling) was conducted by screening the reference lists of all eligible full text studies. The authors of the unpublished studies were conducted to minimize publication bias. Selection criteria The following selection criteria applied: all relevant randomized and non-randomized controlled trails published in English; participants were post-stroke patients older than eighteen years; interventions included any type of ankle foot orthosis (AFO), ankle taping or strapping and ankle foot splint without any additional intervention and the comparison/control groups were limited to walking without support, either barefoot or walking with shoes only. Studies were excluded when the outcome measures did not focus on at least one of the following: temporal spatial gait parameters, kinetic gait parameters or kinematic gait parameters. Data collection and analysis Two reviewers independently selected trials for inclusion and assessed methodological quality. The data was extracted by the primary reviewer and validated by a second reviewer. In event of disagreement, a third reviewer was asked to re-evaluate until consensus could be reached. Homogenous data were statistically summarized in sub-group meta-analysis using Revman© Review Manager Software. The results of heterogeneous data were summarized in a narrative form. MAIN RESULTS - The search yielded 11134 initial hits. Sixteen studies met the inclusion/exclusion criteria. The studies investigated the immediate effect of various types of AFOs on a broad range of temporal spatial gait parameters mainly gait speed, cadence, stride and step length. Only two studies reported on the kinetic and six on various kinematic gait parameters. The meta-analysis yielded significant improvement in gait speed (0.06 m/s; 95% CI 0.04, 0.08. p < 00001), walking… Advisors/Committee Members: Inglis-Jassiem, Gakeemah, Burger, Marlette, Stellenbosch University. Faculty of Health Sciences. Dept. of Interdisciplinary Health Sciences. Physiotherapy..
Subjects/Keywords: Physiotherapy
Al-Talahma, M. Y. M. (2012). Investigation into the immediate effect of ankle taping on temporal spatial gait parameters and affected ankle kinematics in ambulant adult hemiplegic patients . (Masters Thesis). Stellenbosch University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/20057
Al-Talahma, Mohammad Y M. "Investigation into the immediate effect of ankle taping on temporal spatial gait parameters and affected ankle kinematics in ambulant adult hemiplegic patients." 2012. Masters Thesis, Stellenbosch University. Accessed January 21, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/20057.
Al-Talahma, Mohammad Y M. "Investigation into the immediate effect of ankle taping on temporal spatial gait parameters and affected ankle kinematics in ambulant adult hemiplegic patients." 2012. Web. 21 Jan 2021.
Al-Talahma MYM. Investigation into the immediate effect of ankle taping on temporal spatial gait parameters and affected ankle kinematics in ambulant adult hemiplegic patients. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. Stellenbosch University; 2012. [cited 2021 Jan 21]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/20057.
Al-Talahma MYM. Investigation into the immediate effect of ankle taping on temporal spatial gait parameters and affected ankle kinematics in ambulant adult hemiplegic patients. [Masters Thesis]. Stellenbosch University; 2012. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/20057
3. Morris, Linzette Deidre. Virtual reality exposure therapy as treatment for pain catastrophizing in Fibromyalgia patients : proof-of-concept.
Degree: PhD, Interdisciplinary Health Sciences, 2013, Stellenbosch University
► ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Research objective To test a novel concept that exposing patients with fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) to visuals of exercise activities elicits neurophysiological changes in… (more)
▼ ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Research objective To test a novel concept that exposing patients with fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) to visuals of exercise activities elicits neurophysiological changes in functional brain areas associated with pain catastrophization; thereby providing preliminary support for the further development/testing of a virtual reality exposure therapy (VRET) exercise program aimed at reducing pain catastrophization toward exercise therapy in patients with FMS. Methods The main study of this research consisted of a three-phase exploratory fMRI study. Phase 1 involved the development/validation of the fMRI visual task. Phase 2 involved the exploration of the differences in neural correlates associated with pain catastrophizing between participants with FMS and healthy controls when exposed to various visuals of exercise and passive/relaxing activities. Phase 3 involved the testing of the preliminary efficacy of a novel VRET exercise program on pain catastrophization in participants with FMS. The fMRI task consisted of two stimuli: active (exercise activity visuals)/passive (relaxing activity visuals). Structural images as well as blood-oxygenation-level-dependent (BOLD) contrasts were acquired for the conditions and compared within-subjects/groups and between-groups. The condition of interest was the active>passive condition (where brain activations for the passive condition were subtracted from the active condition). The brain volumes collected during ‗on' conditions were compared with the brain volumes collected during ‗off' conditions using Students' t test. Statistic images were thresholded using clusters determined by Z>2.3 and a (corrected) cluster significance threshold of p=0.05. Results The right (R) middle and inferior frontal gyrus and R posterior cerebellum were significantly activated for the participants with FMS, and not the healthy control group, during the active>passive condition (phase 2). At baseline, during the active>passive condition (phase 3), the intervention/VRET group showed significant activation (p<0.05) in the R insular cortex, R anterior and posterior cerebellum, R parahippocampal gyrus, R middle frontal gyrus, R corpus callosum, R thalamus, R supramarginal gyrus and R middle and superior temporal gyrus; the control group showed significant activation in the R anterior and posterior cerebellum, R middle and superior temporal gyrus, R middle frontal gyrus, R insular cortex, R supramarginal gyrus and R precentral gyrus. Post-intervention, during the active>passive condition, R posterior cerebellum activation was still significant (p<0.05) for the intervention group; R anterior cerebellum, left (L) middle and inferior frontal gyrus, and R superior parietal lobe activation was found to be significant (p<0.000) for the control group, although these areas were not found to be significantly activated at baseline for the control group. Conclusion We could not provide confirmatory evidence for the efficacy of a novel VRET program for pain catastrophization in patients with FMS.… Advisors/Committee Members: Louw, Quinette, Grimmer, Karen, Stellenbosch University. Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. Dept. of Interdisciplinary Health Sciences. Physiotherapy..
Morris, L. D. (2013). Virtual reality exposure therapy as treatment for pain catastrophizing in Fibromyalgia patients : proof-of-concept . (Doctoral Dissertation). Stellenbosch University. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/79876
Morris, Linzette Deidre. "Virtual reality exposure therapy as treatment for pain catastrophizing in Fibromyalgia patients : proof-of-concept." 2013. Doctoral Dissertation, Stellenbosch University. Accessed January 21, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/79876.
Morris, Linzette Deidre. "Virtual reality exposure therapy as treatment for pain catastrophizing in Fibromyalgia patients : proof-of-concept." 2013. Web. 21 Jan 2021.
Morris LD. Virtual reality exposure therapy as treatment for pain catastrophizing in Fibromyalgia patients : proof-of-concept. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Stellenbosch University; 2013. [cited 2021 Jan 21]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/79876.
Morris LD. Virtual reality exposure therapy as treatment for pain catastrophizing in Fibromyalgia patients : proof-of-concept. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Stellenbosch University; 2013. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/79876
4. Mncube, Nomzamo. A study to determine the practices, attitudes and experiences of public sector physiotherapists and occupational therapists in the post operative rehabilitation of flexor tendons of the hand.
Degree: M.Physio., Physiotherapy, 2013, University of KwaZulu-Natal
► The management of flexor tendon injuries in the hand is complex and requires skill not only on the part of the surgeon but also the… (more)
▼ The management of flexor tendon injuries in the hand is complex and requires skill not only on the part of the surgeon but also the rehabilitation therapists and compliance on the part of the patient. Anecdotally it is clear that therapists (occupational therapists and physiotherapists) gain their skills and knowledge as practitioners through hands-on experience, since very little specialized training is available in the field of hand therapy. Therapists should equip themselves with the knowledge of the surgical management of the patient, since post-operative rehabilitation depends on it. Ideally the hand surgeons should advise the therapists or dictate the post-operative management based on the surgical technique performed. The actual practices, attitudes and experiences of South African therapists in the management of flexor tendons are not known. The purpose of this study was to determine the practices, attitudes and experiences of the public sector physiotherapists and occupational therapists in the postoperative rehabilitation of patients post repair of flexor tendons surgery in the hand. The first part of the study consisted of a cross sectional survey which explored the postoperative rehabilitation practices, attitudes, and experiences regarding flexor tendon rehabilitation. The second part which was a focus group discussion sought in depth information on the attitudes and experiences of the therapists. Sixty three therapists from different public hospital settings in two districts of KwaZulu-Natal completed a validated questionnaire. The therapists were accessed from randomly selected hospitals located in two conveniently selected health districts in KwaZulu- Natal. The findings suggest that the use of the Kleinert-type and immobilisation protocols is widely used. Overall there was no significant differences in the choice of rehabilitation protocol, but this differed by hospital setting. Therapists in the tertiary hospital preferred the Duran protocol (53.6%, p = 0.003). Regional hospitals utilized the immobilization protocol (74.1%, p=0.045) and district hospitals treated presenting postoperative symptoms mostly (20% p=0.75).There was no statistical (p=0.196) difference on the decision to initiate therapy amongst different hospital settings. Frequency of therapy visits varied, but was not statistically different (p=0.16) amongst different hospital settings. More respondents (29.2%) reported typically initiating active ROM exercises on the fourth post-operative week. There was a significant difference (p=0.002) in the initiation of active range of movement amongst different hospital settings. Approximately 37% of the respondents discontinue protective splinting at five weeks. There was a significant difference (p=0.004) by hospital setting regarding when the protective splinting should be discontinued. Initiation of resistance exercises varied between four and six weeks. Nearly half (49%) of the therapists reported that they are sometimes apprehensive about how to progress patients through rehabilitation.… Advisors/Committee Members: Puckree, Threethambal. (advisor).
Mncube, N. (2013). A study to determine the practices, attitudes and experiences of public sector physiotherapists and occupational therapists in the post operative rehabilitation of flexor tendons of the hand. (Masters Thesis). University of KwaZulu-Natal. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10413/10044
Mncube, Nomzamo. "A study to determine the practices, attitudes and experiences of public sector physiotherapists and occupational therapists in the post operative rehabilitation of flexor tendons of the hand." 2013. Masters Thesis, University of KwaZulu-Natal. Accessed January 21, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10413/10044.
Mncube, Nomzamo. "A study to determine the practices, attitudes and experiences of public sector physiotherapists and occupational therapists in the post operative rehabilitation of flexor tendons of the hand." 2013. Web. 21 Jan 2021.
Mncube N. A study to determine the practices, attitudes and experiences of public sector physiotherapists and occupational therapists in the post operative rehabilitation of flexor tendons of the hand. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of KwaZulu-Natal; 2013. [cited 2021 Jan 21]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/10044.
Mncube N. A study to determine the practices, attitudes and experiences of public sector physiotherapists and occupational therapists in the post operative rehabilitation of flexor tendons of the hand. [Masters Thesis]. University of KwaZulu-Natal; 2013. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/10044
5. Naidoo, Pooveshni. A randomised controlled trial to assess the effect of a balance and stability training intervention on balance and functional independence in stroke patients.
► Introduction: Balance dysfunction, particularly in standing, is a devastating sequel to stroke since the ability to balance is one of the most critical motor control… (more)
▼ Introduction: Balance dysfunction, particularly in standing, is a devastating sequel to stroke since the ability to balance is one of the most critical motor control factors in daily life. Physiotherapists use a variety of balance and stability techniques as a part of treatment programmes to improve functional independence in patients following a stroke. However more scientific evidence for the effectiveness of these techniques or programs is required. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to quantify the effect of a balance and stability training program on stability, balance and functional independence in stroke patients. Method: The aims of this study were achieved using a randomised controlled trial. A questionnaire allowed the collection of demographic data from fifty participants who had suffered the first stroke, regardless of gender or race. The Postural Assessment Scale for Stroke patients (PASS), Berg Balance Scale (BBS), Barthel Index (BI) and questionnaire were administered to all fifty participants on the first and last weeks of a twelve week physiotherapy program. For ten weeks twenty five randomly assigned participants in each of the control and experimental groups underwent either normal physiotherapy or stability and balance intervention exercise program respectively. Data Analysis: The raw data was normalized by calculating percent changes for each item for each participant and the pooled data subjected to Wilcoxon signed ranks testing, paired samples signed tests and Pearson's correlations. Results: PASS, BBS and BI scores increased significantly from pre-test to post-tests in both groups, with greater changes noted in the experimental group, showing improvements in stability, balance and function. In addition a strong and significant correlation between stability scores and balance scores suggested that stability is important to improve balance. Similarly a strong and significant correlation between stability and balance scores with function scores confirms the value of stability and balance in improving function. It was further noted that in addition to a certain degree of spontaneous recovery, traditional physiotherapy programs also result in improvement in stability, balance and function but not to the same extent as with the program of treatment which emphasizes stability and balance exercises. Conclusion: A significant improvement in the stability, balance and function in stroke patients was achieved with the balance and stability intervention program. Conventional physiotherapy methods also improved stability, balance and function, but to a lesser extent than the balance and stability training. Advisors/Committee Members: Puckree, Threethambal. (advisor).
Naidoo, P. (2013). A randomised controlled trial to assess the effect of a balance and stability training intervention on balance and functional independence in stroke patients. (Masters Thesis). University of KwaZulu-Natal. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/10413/10167
Naidoo, Pooveshni. "A randomised controlled trial to assess the effect of a balance and stability training intervention on balance and functional independence in stroke patients." 2013. Masters Thesis, University of KwaZulu-Natal. Accessed January 21, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/10413/10167.
Naidoo, Pooveshni. "A randomised controlled trial to assess the effect of a balance and stability training intervention on balance and functional independence in stroke patients." 2013. Web. 21 Jan 2021.
Naidoo P. A randomised controlled trial to assess the effect of a balance and stability training intervention on balance and functional independence in stroke patients. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of KwaZulu-Natal; 2013. [cited 2021 Jan 21]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/10167.
Naidoo P. A randomised controlled trial to assess the effect of a balance and stability training intervention on balance and functional independence in stroke patients. [Masters Thesis]. University of KwaZulu-Natal; 2013. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/10413/10167
6. Maart, Soraya. Disability in under-resourced areas in the Western Cape, South Africa : a descriptive analytical study.
Degree: Image, Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, 2015, University of Cape Town
► Disability is a complex construct, and our understanding of it has evolved over the years from a purely medical description to encapsulating the experience of… (more)
▼ Disability is a complex construct, and our understanding of it has evolved over the years from a purely medical description to encapsulating the experience of those with disability in the context in which they live. The International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) provides a framework to explore the concept in a biopsychosocial framework taking into account the interaction of a person with a health condition with their environment. The central purpose of this thesis was to explore disability within an under resourced context in order to provide data to service planners to improve the health and well-being of those affected. The exploration of disability involved a cross-sectional survey using instruments based on the ICF framework including the Washington Group Short Set of Questions on Disability, the WHODAS-2, the WHOQOL-BREF and the EQ-5D. The objectives were to establish the prevalence of disability and the description of the impairments, functional limitations and participation restrictions of those identified with disabilities. A total of 950 households were visited in Oudtshoorn (a semi-rural town) and Nyanga (a peri-urban area) and information was gathered on 7336 individuals with a mean age of 30.5 years. The majority of the participants were women. Both areas presented with estimates higher than those from the national census (5.0-6,7%). The urban area of Nyanga presented with a disability prevalence of 13.1% and the semi-rural area of Oudtshoorn with a prevalence of 6.8%. Overall the disability rate was 9.7%. The types of impairment and functional limitations were similar in the two areas, but more severe disability was reported in the semi-rural area, that also had significantly more elderly people. Non-communicable diseases were identified as the major cause of disability in both areas, followed by communicable diseases in Oudtshoorn and unintentional trauma in Nyanga. However, a person was twice as likely to be disabled due to non-communicable disease (Odds Ratio 2.2) when living in Oudtshoorn, and three times more likely to be disabled due to intentional trauma when living in Nyanga (Odds Ratio 0.3). Non-communicable diseases were responsible for the largest number of healthy life years lost. Those living in Nyanga had a higher burden of disability due to their lower quality of life scores as measured by the EQ-5D. Respondents in Nyanga consistently scored higher (worse) on all domains of the WHODAS-2 compared to respondents in Oudtshoorn. Living in Nyanga was associated with a 10% increase in domain scores. However, the pattern of scoring was similar and both areas reported worst functioning for the domains of Getting Around and Life Activities, which are associated with physical mobility. Respondents in Oudtshoorn reported better QoL and HRQoL than those in Nyanga. Functional level predicted the QoL scores, with Nyanga reporting worse functioning. Being employed and married was associated with a higher (better) EQ-5D VAS score, while mobility problems, pain or discomfort… Advisors/Committee Members: Amosun, Seyi L (advisor), Jelsma, Jennifer (advisor).
Maart, S. (2015). Disability in under-resourced areas in the Western Cape, South Africa : a descriptive analytical study . (Thesis). University of Cape Town. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11427/15550
Maart, Soraya. "Disability in under-resourced areas in the Western Cape, South Africa : a descriptive analytical study." 2015. Thesis, University of Cape Town. Accessed January 21, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/15550.
Maart, Soraya. "Disability in under-resourced areas in the Western Cape, South Africa : a descriptive analytical study." 2015. Web. 21 Jan 2021.
Maart S. Disability in under-resourced areas in the Western Cape, South Africa : a descriptive analytical study. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Cape Town; 2015. [cited 2021 Jan 21]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/15550.
Maart S. Disability in under-resourced areas in the Western Cape, South Africa : a descriptive analytical study. [Thesis]. University of Cape Town; 2015. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/15550
7. Unger, Marianne. The role of the abdominal muscles in pelvic positioning and lower limb function in children with spastic type cerebral palsy.
Degree: Image, Division of Physiotherapy, 2011, University of Cape Town
► Deficient truncal postural control is said to be the main factor in the development of motor disorders, however in cerebral palsy (CP) the role of… (more)
▼ Deficient truncal postural control is said to be the main factor in the development of motor disorders, however in cerebral palsy (CP) the role of the trunk especially in lower limb function is not clearly understood. This research project aimed to investigate the role of the abdominal muscles and determine its contribution to the motor dysfunction seen in stance and during gait in children with spastic-type CP (STCP). Advisors/Committee Members: Jelsma, Jennifer (advisor).
Unger, M. (2011). The role of the abdominal muscles in pelvic positioning and lower limb function in children with spastic type cerebral palsy . (Thesis). University of Cape Town. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11427/11527
Unger, Marianne. "The role of the abdominal muscles in pelvic positioning and lower limb function in children with spastic type cerebral palsy." 2011. Thesis, University of Cape Town. Accessed January 21, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/11527.
Unger, Marianne. "The role of the abdominal muscles in pelvic positioning and lower limb function in children with spastic type cerebral palsy." 2011. Web. 21 Jan 2021.
Unger M. The role of the abdominal muscles in pelvic positioning and lower limb function in children with spastic type cerebral palsy. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Cape Town; 2011. [cited 2021 Jan 21]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/11527.
Unger M. The role of the abdominal muscles in pelvic positioning and lower limb function in children with spastic type cerebral palsy. [Thesis]. University of Cape Town; 2011. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/11527
8. Barnes, Roline Yvette. An investigation into the nature and prevalence of musculoskeletal conditions among women attending a community clinic, and the effectiveness of an intervention programme for these patients.
► The thesis set out to document the process of developing and testing a non-pharmacological biopsychosocial intervention programme which included exercise and health education for women… (more)
▼ The thesis set out to document the process of developing and testing a non-pharmacological biopsychosocial intervention programme which included exercise and health education for women with musculoskeletal conditions attending a clinic in a poorly resourced area of the Free State Province in South Africa. To inform the development of an appropriate intervention, several sub-studies were undertaken. Systematic reviews on the use of exercise and health education in adults were undertaken, one on the impact of these interventions on adults with chronic diseases of lifestyle (diabetes mellitus type II, hypertension) and the risk factor obesity, and the other on the impact on adults with musculoskeletal conditions. The selected research tools, which were chosen based on the framework of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) were subjected to a rigorous translation process. A facility-based descriptive observational cross-sectional study was undertaken to determine the prevalence and nature of musculoskeletal conditions amongst women between the ages of 40 and 64 years attending a community clinic. The gathered information was then used to modify and adapt existing non-pharmacological programmes and develop an intervention programme tailor made for these patients. Finally, an experimental randomised controlled trial was undertaken to determine the effectiveness of usual care against a non-pharmacological intervention utilising a workbook for the women identified in the survey. Advisors/Committee Members: Jelsma, Jennifer (advisor), Parker, Romy (advisor).
Barnes, R. Y. (2016). An investigation into the nature and prevalence of musculoskeletal conditions among women attending a community clinic, and the effectiveness of an intervention programme for these patients . (Thesis). University of Cape Town. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11427/23424
Barnes, Roline Yvette. "An investigation into the nature and prevalence of musculoskeletal conditions among women attending a community clinic, and the effectiveness of an intervention programme for these patients." 2016. Thesis, University of Cape Town. Accessed January 21, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/23424.
Barnes, Roline Yvette. "An investigation into the nature and prevalence of musculoskeletal conditions among women attending a community clinic, and the effectiveness of an intervention programme for these patients." 2016. Web. 21 Jan 2021.
Barnes RY. An investigation into the nature and prevalence of musculoskeletal conditions among women attending a community clinic, and the effectiveness of an intervention programme for these patients. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Cape Town; 2016. [cited 2021 Jan 21]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/23424.
Barnes RY. An investigation into the nature and prevalence of musculoskeletal conditions among women attending a community clinic, and the effectiveness of an intervention programme for these patients. [Thesis]. University of Cape Town; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/23424
9. Ruddock, Scott Randall. The development of rapid online control in children with and without Developmental Coordination Disorder.
Degree: PhD, 2015, Australian Catholic University
URL: https://researchbank.acu.edu.au/theses/564
► The online control of manual actions is critical for the development of functional skills in children, not the least because demands on behaviour and complexity… (more)
▼ The online control of manual actions is critical for the development of functional skills in children, not the least because demands on behaviour and complexity of the environment increase with age. When unexpected changes occur during the course of action, rapid online corrections are necessary to ensure that movement parameters (like force and timing) can be quickly updated. Developmentally, the motor network supporting online control is thought to mature rapidly over childhood; however, cross-sectional research suggests that the trajectory of change is not linear because the mode of control undergoes reorganisation during middle childhood. At the same time, development of frontal executive systems (particularly inhibition) may influence the way children enlist motor functions like online (predictive) control. Maturational theories that once considered these systems to be unitary in their development are now being challenged by a more parsimonious neuro-behavioural hypothesis—interactive specialization; this suggests behaviour can be strengthened and supported by the interaction of separate but overlapping neural networks. growing body of research indicates that online control processes may be disrupted for children with motor coordination problems (aka Developmental Coordination Disorder; DCD). As well, it has been widely reported that these children show problems related to executive function including tasks that involve response inhibition. It is argued here that deficits in predictive online control may be exacerbated under task conditions that require concurrent inhibitory control as when one is required to withhold a response to a compelling cue and move to an alternate location. However, there is not a clear picture of developmental change in the ability to couple motor and executive systems, nor of differences in growth patterns between typically developing children (TDC) and children with DCD. The purpose of my research was to address this knowledge gap by conducting cross-sectional and longitudinal studies of development to examine the unfolding interaction between online and executive systems in healthy and atypically developing children. Specifically, I examined how TDC and DCD groups corrected their arm movement mid-flight during a step-perturbation paradigm, and how a concurrent inhibitory load constrained their responses to a target shift.
Ruddock, S. R. (2015). The development of rapid online control in children with and without Developmental Coordination Disorder . (Doctoral Dissertation). Australian Catholic University. Retrieved from https://researchbank.acu.edu.au/theses/564
Ruddock, Scott Randall. "The development of rapid online control in children with and without Developmental Coordination Disorder." 2015. Doctoral Dissertation, Australian Catholic University. Accessed January 21, 2021. https://researchbank.acu.edu.au/theses/564.
Ruddock, Scott Randall. "The development of rapid online control in children with and without Developmental Coordination Disorder." 2015. Web. 21 Jan 2021.
Ruddock SR. The development of rapid online control in children with and without Developmental Coordination Disorder. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. Australian Catholic University; 2015. [cited 2021 Jan 21]. Available from: https://researchbank.acu.edu.au/theses/564.
Ruddock SR. The development of rapid online control in children with and without Developmental Coordination Disorder. [Doctoral Dissertation]. Australian Catholic University; 2015. Available from: https://researchbank.acu.edu.au/theses/564
10. Nayak, Neelam. Measuring community walking in stroke survivors using physiotherapists' perspectives and the International Classification of Functioning, Health and Disability (ICF) framework.
Degree: MPhil, 2019, Australian Catholic University
► Community walking is a multifactorial task and an important functional goal for stroke survivors. Measuring community walking is challenging because there is not a… (more)
▼ Community walking is a multifactorial task and an important functional goal for stroke survivors. Measuring community walking is challenging because there is not a good understanding of what is considered successful community walking or how this could be measured. Physiotherapists currently use a range of measures to assess community walking. Furthermore, the factors contributing to community walking that are captured by these measures are not yet well understood. This thesis, comprising two studies, explores these gaps. The first study is a qualitative exploration of physiotherapists' perspectives of community walking measurement in stroke survivors. Physiotherapists experienced in stroke rehabilitation were recruited to participate in focus groups. Semi-structured interviews were utilised to explore physiotherapists' perspectives on measuring community walking in stroke survivors. Interviews were transcribed verbatim and thematically analysed. Four themes were identified: successful community walking is goal-dependent, physiotherapists lack consistency in measurement of community walking, current measures don't reflect actual community walking, and measures of community walking should be multifactorial. Physiotherapists perceived that stroke survivors' goals related to community walking played an important role in achieving success in community walking. However, for physiotherapists, successful community walking implied stroke survivors satisfying specific criteria for gait speed, distance walked and ability to dual- task while walking. There appeared to be a range of ways in which physiotherapists measure community walking. For example, physiotherapists working in in-patient rehabilitation used more functional measurement such as observing the task of walking and commenting on assistance required. Whereas physiotherapists working in outpatient and community rehabilitation more objectively inferred community walking using measures including Berg Balance Scale, Dynamic Gait Index, 10-Meter Timed Walk and 6-Minute Walk Test. Even when using specific measures, physiotherapists reported using different values or cut-off scores as representative of stroke survivors' community walking. Physiotherapists reported that stroke survivors' goals were taken into account when selecting a measure. Physiotherapists noted that current measures of community walking were performed in a clinical setting, not necessarily involving situations reflective of community walking. Physiotherapists identified a range of factors that were important to be included in a measure of community walking including stroke survivors' satisfaction and confidence in activities related to community walking. Physiotherapists' evaluation of walking in an environment reflecting community walking, dual tasking, dynamic balance ability and stroke survivors' safety awareness were suggested to be included in a measure of community walking. The second study, a systematic review, identified current measures of community walking and explored the content of these…
Nayak, N. (2019). Measuring community walking in stroke survivors using physiotherapists' perspectives and the International Classification of Functioning, Health and Disability (ICF) framework . (Thesis). Australian Catholic University. Retrieved from https://researchbank.acu.edu.au/theses/803
Nayak, Neelam. "Measuring community walking in stroke survivors using physiotherapists' perspectives and the International Classification of Functioning, Health and Disability (ICF) framework." 2019. Thesis, Australian Catholic University. Accessed January 21, 2021. https://researchbank.acu.edu.au/theses/803.
Nayak, Neelam. "Measuring community walking in stroke survivors using physiotherapists' perspectives and the International Classification of Functioning, Health and Disability (ICF) framework." 2019. Web. 21 Jan 2021.
Nayak N. Measuring community walking in stroke survivors using physiotherapists' perspectives and the International Classification of Functioning, Health and Disability (ICF) framework. [Internet] [Thesis]. Australian Catholic University; 2019. [cited 2021 Jan 21]. Available from: https://researchbank.acu.edu.au/theses/803.
Nayak N. Measuring community walking in stroke survivors using physiotherapists' perspectives and the International Classification of Functioning, Health and Disability (ICF) framework. [Thesis]. Australian Catholic University; 2019. Available from: https://researchbank.acu.edu.au/theses/803
11. Saw, Melissa Michelle. The effects of a six-week physiotherapist-led exercise and education intervention in patients with osteoarthritis, awaiting an arthroplasty in the South Africa.
► Background: Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide. A major challenge facing those with severe OA is long waiting lists delaying… (more)
▼ Background: Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide. A major challenge facing those with severe OA is long waiting lists delaying access to joint replacements. Patients are known to wait more than five years for a joint replacement in the Western Cape of South Africa (SA). The main complaint in this population is pain and its consequences including activity limitations, participation restrictions and reduced quality of life. Hip or knee OA is not merely joint degeneration but a condition requiring holistic management, even while waiting for surgery. Most of the literature in this field is available from high income countries exploring the effects of interventions during short waiting periods. Thus research is warranted in a low income country such as SA, in those waiting for long periods to explore the effects of a six-week physiotherapist-led exercise and education intervention. Methods: A single blinded randomised controlled trial, aligned with CONSORT guidelines, was performed at Tygerberg Hospital in the Western Cape, SA. The experimental group attended a six-week group-based physiotherapist-led intervention including education, exercise and relaxation. The control group continued to receive usual care. The primary outcome measure was pain with secondary measures of disability, function, quality of life and self-efficacy. Measures were obtained at six weeks, 12 weeks and six months by a blinded physiotherapist. An open ended questionnaire was completed by the participants in the experimental group at month six. Analysis was by intention to treat. Two-way analysis of variance and post-hoc Tukey comparisons were used for parametric data, Pearson Chi squared calculations for categorical data. Effect sizes were established for significant differences between groups. Results: The study recruited 42 participants from the waiting list for a hip or knee arthroplasty. Mean waiting time was 3.6 ± 2.5 years. Compared to the control group, the experimental group had significant improvements with large effect sizes at month six for pain interference (3.49 ± 2.63 vs. 6.09 ± 2.43; p=0.02, ES=1.15) and function (15m fastest speed walk) (15.09 ± 6.04s vs 20.10 ± 8.79s; p=0.03, ES=0.88). Furthermore, the experimental group displayed significant (p < 0.01) and sustained improvements at month six in pain severity, disability and function (15m normal speed walk, sit-stand, 6-minute walk). Subgroup analysis showed participants with knee OA responded better to the intervention than those with OA of the hip or combined hip and knee OA. Participants enjoyed the intervention reporting improved knowledge, function and activity, pain relief and improvement in psychosocial aspects. Conclusions: A six-week physiotherapist-led exercise and education intervention brought about significant long term improvements in pain interference and functional walking ability in patients with osteoarthritis, awaiting a joint replacement compared with a control group. Such a programme also appears to have significant and… Advisors/Committee Members: Parker, Romy (advisor), Edries, Naila (advisor).
Saw, M. M. (2015). The effects of a six-week physiotherapist-led exercise and education intervention in patients with osteoarthritis, awaiting an arthroplasty in the South Africa . (Thesis). University of Cape Town. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11427/15719
Saw, Melissa Michelle. "The effects of a six-week physiotherapist-led exercise and education intervention in patients with osteoarthritis, awaiting an arthroplasty in the South Africa." 2015. Thesis, University of Cape Town. Accessed January 21, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/15719.
Saw, Melissa Michelle. "The effects of a six-week physiotherapist-led exercise and education intervention in patients with osteoarthritis, awaiting an arthroplasty in the South Africa." 2015. Web. 21 Jan 2021.
Saw MM. The effects of a six-week physiotherapist-led exercise and education intervention in patients with osteoarthritis, awaiting an arthroplasty in the South Africa. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Cape Town; 2015. [cited 2021 Jan 21]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/15719.
Saw MM. The effects of a six-week physiotherapist-led exercise and education intervention in patients with osteoarthritis, awaiting an arthroplasty in the South Africa. [Thesis]. University of Cape Town; 2015. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/15719
12. De Grass, Donna. The effect of a community based pulmonary rehabilitation programme on the quality of life of patients with pulmonary tuberculosis.
► The purpose of this study is to determine whether a community based rehabilitation exercise programme had an effect on pulmonary function, exercise tolerance and Health… (more)
▼ The purpose of this study is to determine whether a community based rehabilitation exercise programme had an effect on pulmonary function, exercise tolerance and Health Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) in patients diagnosed with Pulmonary Tuberculosis (PTB). The prevalence of PTB in South Africa is one of the highest in the African continent. Assessing the effectiveness of the programme could provide further methods in improving compliance to pharmaceutical medication as well as an improvement in the morbidity experienced after diagnosis of PTB. Advisors/Committee Members: Manie, Shamila (advisor).
De Grass, D. (2011). The effect of a community based pulmonary rehabilitation programme on the quality of life of patients with pulmonary tuberculosis . (Thesis). University of Cape Town. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11427/10339
De Grass, Donna. "The effect of a community based pulmonary rehabilitation programme on the quality of life of patients with pulmonary tuberculosis." 2011. Thesis, University of Cape Town. Accessed January 21, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/10339.
De Grass, Donna. "The effect of a community based pulmonary rehabilitation programme on the quality of life of patients with pulmonary tuberculosis." 2011. Web. 21 Jan 2021.
De Grass D. The effect of a community based pulmonary rehabilitation programme on the quality of life of patients with pulmonary tuberculosis. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Cape Town; 2011. [cited 2021 Jan 21]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/10339.
De Grass D. The effect of a community based pulmonary rehabilitation programme on the quality of life of patients with pulmonary tuberculosis. [Thesis]. University of Cape Town; 2011. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/10339
13. Chiwaridzo, Matthew. Prevalence and individual risk factors associated with non-specific low back pain among secondary school adolescents in Harare, Zimbabwe.
► Traditionally, non-specific low back pain (NSLBP) has been described as an important public health issue among adults but a rare phenomenon in the young. However,… (more)
▼ Traditionally, non-specific low back pain (NSLBP) has been described as an important public health issue among adults but a rare phenomenon in the young. However, recent epidemiological studies have provided evidence that NSLBP affects all age groups. In adolescents, the literature has shown that the prevalence has increased tremendously during the past two decades. The reasons for this remain unclear. In addition, there is substantial evidence to suggest some adolescents will experience severe episodes of recurrent NSLBP associated with adverse consequences such as long-term chronicity into adulthood, reduced health-related quality of life, and school absenteeism. In-spite of such evidence, no studies have been conducted in Zimbabwe to investigate the subjective presence of NSLBP symptoms among school-aged adolescents and to screen adolescents in schools affected by the condition in an attempt to identify the associated risk factors. The aim of the study was to estimate the prevalence (lifetime and point) and the one-year prevalence of recurrent NSLBP. In addition, the study aimed at identifying the individual risk factors associated with the report of recurrent NSLBP. A further aim was to compare the health-related quality of life between adolescents with recurrent NSLBP and those without. Advisors/Committee Members: Naidoo, Nirmala (advisor).
Chiwaridzo, M. (2013). Prevalence and individual risk factors associated with non-specific low back pain among secondary school adolescents in Harare, Zimbabwe . (Thesis). University of Cape Town. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11427/3007
Chiwaridzo, Matthew. "Prevalence and individual risk factors associated with non-specific low back pain among secondary school adolescents in Harare, Zimbabwe." 2013. Thesis, University of Cape Town. Accessed January 21, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/3007.
Chiwaridzo, Matthew. "Prevalence and individual risk factors associated with non-specific low back pain among secondary school adolescents in Harare, Zimbabwe." 2013. Web. 21 Jan 2021.
Chiwaridzo M. Prevalence and individual risk factors associated with non-specific low back pain among secondary school adolescents in Harare, Zimbabwe. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Cape Town; 2013. [cited 2021 Jan 21]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/3007.
Chiwaridzo M. Prevalence and individual risk factors associated with non-specific low back pain among secondary school adolescents in Harare, Zimbabwe. [Thesis]. University of Cape Town; 2013. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/3007
14. Dambi, Jermaine Matewu. A comparison of hospital-based and community-based models of cerebral palsy rehabilitation.
► Cerebral palsy is a disabling and permanent condition which requires sustained rehabilitation over a long period of time. There is much debate as to which… (more)
▼ Cerebral palsy is a disabling and permanent condition which requires sustained rehabilitation over a long period of time. There is much debate as to which model of service delivery is most appropriate for children with cerebral palsy and their mothers. The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy and effectiveness of two models of service delivery currently offered in Harare, Zimbabwe. One of these is a hospital-based and the other a community-based service. A quasi-experimental study was done to determine the efficacy of two service delivery models from the perspective of caregivers and functional gains in children. Questionnaires were distributed to caregivers of children with CP at baseline and after three months. The caregivers were 46 in total, with twenty caregivers having children receiving rehabilitation services under an outreach program and 26 receiving services as outpatients at a central hospital. The caregivers' health- related quality of life was assessed using the EQ-5D, the burden of care was measured using the Caregiver Strain Index, satisfaction with physiotherapy was assessed using the modified Medrisk satisfaction with physiotherapy services questionnaire and compliance was measured as an index of the met appointments from the scheduled appointments. Additionally, motor functional changes in children with CP were assessed at baseline and after three months using the Gross Motor Function Measurement (GMFM-88). Children receiving community based treatment children were significantly older than children in the hospital based group. However, the two groups were comparable in terms of sociodemographics of both children and caregivers at baseline. The correlation between age and change in score was tested and found to be non-significant (r=-.103, p=.497). Spearman's rho indicated that as the level of severity increased in terms of GMFCS level, so the amount of improvement decreased (rho=-568, p<;.000). However, as age was significantly different between the two groups and there were more severely affected children in the community based treatment group, regression analysis was done to establish which factors predicted the amount of change in the GMFM Score. Dummy variables were created for the categorical variable of the group and the ordinal variable of GMFCS was dichotomised into level 3 and above and level 4 and below. The resulting model accounted for25% of the variance (adjusted R²= .25) after the score of one child was removed after residual analysis indicated that he/she had improved more than two standard deviations from the mean residual. The results indicate that, once age and category were controlled for, children in the community based treatment group improved 3.5 points more than children receiving hospital based services. Children who were more severely disabled showed 4.7 points less improvement, and for each month of age, children showed .04 less improvement, although this was not significant. Advisors/Committee Members: Jelsma, Jennifer (advisor).
Dambi, J. M. (2013). A comparison of hospital-based and community-based models of cerebral palsy rehabilitation . (Thesis). University of Cape Town. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11427/3009
Dambi, Jermaine Matewu. "A comparison of hospital-based and community-based models of cerebral palsy rehabilitation." 2013. Thesis, University of Cape Town. Accessed January 21, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/3009.
Dambi, Jermaine Matewu. "A comparison of hospital-based and community-based models of cerebral palsy rehabilitation." 2013. Web. 21 Jan 2021.
Dambi JM. A comparison of hospital-based and community-based models of cerebral palsy rehabilitation. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Cape Town; 2013. [cited 2021 Jan 21]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/3009.
Dambi JM. A comparison of hospital-based and community-based models of cerebral palsy rehabilitation. [Thesis]. University of Cape Town; 2013. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/3009
15. Marshall, Charlene. Minimalist versus conventional running shoes : effects on lower limb injury incidence, pain and muscle function experienced distance runners.
► The aim of this randomised clinical trial over 12 weeks was to determine if the gradual transition (accompanied by calf muscle training), from conventional to… (more)
▼ The aim of this randomised clinical trial over 12 weeks was to determine if the gradual transition (accompanied by calf muscle training), from conventional to minimalist running shoes 1) increased the risk of lower limb pain or injury and 2) improved lower limb muscle function (endurance, flexibility and power) in experienced distance runners. In addition, the effects of the transition on runner satisfaction were studied. To determine whether there were significant differences in lower limb injury incidence and pain, calf endurance, lower limb muscle flexibility, lower limb muscle power, footposture index, hallux ROM and participants' satisfaction with the type of running shoes and performance between an experimental group, that ran in minimalist shoes, and a control group that ran in conventional shoes. (b) To determine whether there were significant differences in lower limb injury incidence and pain, calf endurance, lower limb muscle flexibility, lower limb muscle power, foot posture index, hallux ROM and participants' satisfaction with the type of running shoes and performance between groups over time. Advisors/Committee Members: Burgess, Theresa (advisor), Hendricks, Candice (advisor), Schwellnus, Martin (advisor).
Marshall, C. (2013). Minimalist versus conventional running shoes : effects on lower limb injury incidence, pain and muscle function experienced distance runners . (Thesis). University of Cape Town. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11427/3019
Marshall, Charlene. "Minimalist versus conventional running shoes : effects on lower limb injury incidence, pain and muscle function experienced distance runners." 2013. Thesis, University of Cape Town. Accessed January 21, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/3019.
Marshall, Charlene. "Minimalist versus conventional running shoes : effects on lower limb injury incidence, pain and muscle function experienced distance runners." 2013. Web. 21 Jan 2021.
Marshall C. Minimalist versus conventional running shoes : effects on lower limb injury incidence, pain and muscle function experienced distance runners. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Cape Town; 2013. [cited 2021 Jan 21]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/3019.
Marshall C. Minimalist versus conventional running shoes : effects on lower limb injury incidence, pain and muscle function experienced distance runners. [Thesis]. University of Cape Town; 2013. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/3019
16. Cameron, Sarah Anne. Pain in people living with HIV/AIDS in the Western Cape.
Degree: MSc (Physio), Division of Physiotherapy, 2018, University of Cape Town
► The increased life expectancy of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) has meant that the disease has changed status from a terminal to a chronic condition.… (more)
▼ The increased life expectancy of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) has meant that the disease has changed status from a terminal to a chronic condition. Along with this shift, increased attention has been given to maximising the quality of the prolonged life. A common, long standing problem impacting quality of life in PLWHA is that of pain. Investigating pain in PLWHA was therefore the core subject under study in the current thesis. The thesis consists of four main components. Firstly, a theoretical framework for pain as a biopsychosocial phenomenon from which current literature on the aetiology and management of pain in this population was reviewed. Secondly, to gain an understanding of whether pain was a problem in the English and/or Afrikaans speaking urban and rural population of PLWHA, a prevalence study was conducted. Thirdly, an investigation assessing the efficacy of the use of a biopsychosocialy informed intervention for the management of pain in this population was conducted. And finally a qualitative study exploring the experiences of adult women living with pain and/or HIV was studied. The findings of the prevalence study showed that urban participants (with a prevalence rate of 42% (CI:34-50%) n=151) were 8.1 (CI:3.7-17.9) times more likely to experience pain than their rural counterparts (with a prevalence rate of 8% ((CI:4-15%) n=96). From this it was concluded that pain is indeed a problem in the urban community, whereas it was not as big a problem in the rural community. This prompted the researchers to conduct the intervention study in the urban population. The intervention study however suffered from a small sample size (N=32 having given consent, but only n=17 attending baseline data collection) which limited analysis. Upon reflection, the small sample was a result in and of itself, and could be considered as an indication that interventions need to be strongly informed by what is deemed (un-)acceptable by the community in which they are run and tested. As such, a conclusion was made that the 'one-size-fits-all' approach to the management of pain in HIV/AIDS may not be the solution. With this result from the intervention study, as well as the vastly different pain prevalence rates seen in the prevalence study, a qualitative study was added. Using a purposive sampling technique, seven participants (three from the urban site, and four from the rural site) who were HIV positive, with (n=4) and without (n=3) pain, were interviewed and their responses analysed and compared. With the use of the Morse model, the qualitative study gave insight into how pain and/or HIV influenced the experiences of Afrikaans and/or English speaking women, and also highlighted the role that stigma/support plays in their experiences with pain and HIV. From all three studies it is clear that pain in HIV/AIDS is complex and requires specific community tailored approaches. Advisors/Committee Members: Parker, Romy (advisor), Wadley, A (advisor), Flieringa, H (advisor).
Cameron, S. A. (2018). Pain in people living with HIV/AIDS in the Western Cape . (Masters Thesis). University of Cape Town. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11427/29503
Cameron, Sarah Anne. "Pain in people living with HIV/AIDS in the Western Cape." 2018. Masters Thesis, University of Cape Town. Accessed January 21, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/29503.
Cameron, Sarah Anne. "Pain in people living with HIV/AIDS in the Western Cape." 2018. Web. 21 Jan 2021.
Cameron SA. Pain in people living with HIV/AIDS in the Western Cape. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Cape Town; 2018. [cited 2021 Jan 21]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/29503.
Cameron SA. Pain in people living with HIV/AIDS in the Western Cape. [Masters Thesis]. University of Cape Town; 2018. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/29503
17. Olivier, Odette. A comparison of treatment protocols for infants with motor delay.
► Purpose: Early intervention (EI) strategies are reported to have positive results on decreasing the extent of motor delay in children. However, most studies regarding treatment… (more)
▼ Purpose: Early intervention (EI) strategies are reported to have positive results on decreasing the extent of motor delay in children. However, most studies regarding treatment of infants with motor delay as a result of psychosocial/environmental factors have taken place in developed countries where resource constraints are not as severe as in the South African context. The aim was thus to determine which intervention protocol (standard vs. intense group orientated therapy) was the most feasible and efficacious for infants with motor delay, primarily due to psychosocial/environmental factors. Methodology: A cross sectional, descriptive, correlational research approach was used to identify infants with motor delay using the Bayley Infant Neurodevelopmental Screener III (BINS) at three Well Baby clinics. After a baseline assessment, infants who met the criteria to participate entered an experimental study consisting of a single blinded randomized control trial. The final sample included 24 infants aged 3 to 12 months. Participants were randomly divided into two groups and a repeated measures design was followed to conduct this study. The Bayley Scales of Infant Development II (BSID II) was used to evaluate motor progress over a three month intervention period. The standard group received treatment once a month for three months compared to a weekly treatment session attended by dyads in the intense group. Care-giver compliance along with their level of satisfaction was investigated using self-structured questionnaires. Results: Twenty four participants were recruited with a mean age of 5.69 months (SD= 2.36; range 3-10.4). Both monthly and weekly treatment groups showed significant motor developmental progress over the intervention period. The overall difference between the groups was not significant (p=.78) and by the final assessment, during the intervention period, both groups displayed similar psychomotor developmental indices (monthly: mean= 87.92, SD= 10.87, range 73-109; weekly: mean= 94.18, SD= 7.63, range 85-109). However there was a medium to large effect size ( d = 0.65) in favour of the weekly treatment group and they also showed better initial developmental progress after 1 month compared to the gradual trend of progress illustrated by the monthly group. After treatment sessions were withheld for six weeks, an assessment of motor performance showed the monthly group retained their skills better than the weekly group. This difference had a medium effect size of d = 0.58 in favour of the monthly group. Care-givers generally showed a high level of satisfaction with no significant differences between groups (p= .64). Similarly, no statistically significant difference was found between the groups in terms of compliance to the home programme. Conclusion: Both the intense and standard group orientated treatment protocols had significantly positive results after treatment. The intense group showed rapid initial progress compared to the monthly group. However, the monthly group better retained their skills after… Advisors/Committee Members: Ferguson, Gillian (advisor), Jelsma, Jennifer (advisor).
Olivier, O. (2012). A comparison of treatment protocols for infants with motor delay . (Thesis). University of Cape Town. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11427/14224
Olivier, Odette. "A comparison of treatment protocols for infants with motor delay." 2012. Thesis, University of Cape Town. Accessed January 21, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/14224.
Olivier, Odette. "A comparison of treatment protocols for infants with motor delay." 2012. Web. 21 Jan 2021.
Olivier O. A comparison of treatment protocols for infants with motor delay. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Cape Town; 2012. [cited 2021 Jan 21]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/14224.
Olivier O. A comparison of treatment protocols for infants with motor delay. [Thesis]. University of Cape Town; 2012. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/14224
18. Jackson, Kirsty Nontsikelelo. Efficacy of a peer-led exercise and education programme combined with a therapeutic relationship to manage pain in rural amaXhosa women living with HIV/AIDS compared to a therapeutic relationship alone.
► Background: Pain is the one of the most prevalent symptoms in people living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immune Disease Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) and is largely undermanaged.… (more)
▼ Background: Pain is the one of the most prevalent symptoms in people living with Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immune Disease Syndrome (HIV/AIDS) and is largely undermanaged. In urban amaXhosa women living with HIV/AIDS (LWHA), the 'Positive Living' (PL) programme has been identified as an effective non-pharmacological intervention for managing pain and may be affected by an empathetic therapeutic relationship. As a high prevalence of pain is likely to exist in rural amaXhosa women LWHA in South Africa, research is warranted on these two interventions amongst this population. Aim: To determine the effect of the combined PL programme and therapeutic relationship intervention (PL intervention), in comparison to a therapeutic relationship intervention (TR intervention) alone on pain severity, pain interference, symptoms of depression, health-related quality of life (HRQoL), self-efficacy and physical function in rural amaXhosa women LWHA. Method: A single-blind randomised trial was conducted using a sample of convenience. Interviewer administered questionnaires and functional tests at Baseline and at Weeks 4, 8, 12 and 24 were collected for the PL and TR intervention groups. Regression analysis determined the change of the primary outcomes, pain severity and interference, and secondary outcomes over the 24 weeks of the study. Results: Forty-nine amaXhosa women LWHA participated in the study. The PL programme and the data collection points were poorly attended by both groups. The pain severity and pain interference scores improved significantly in the PL (n = 26) and TR (n = 23) intervention groups over the 24 weeks of the study, with no significant differences between intervention groups. Symptoms of depression, HRQoL, self-efficacy and six of eight physical function tests were also significantly improved in the PL and TR intervention groups and, with the exception of self-efficacy, no significant differences existed between intervention groups. Conclusion: The therapeutic relationship appears to be sufficient to manage pain in rural amaXhosa women LWHA and should therefore be recognised as a necessary intervention to provide effective and adequate pain management. Advisors/Committee Members: Parker, Romy (advisor), Wadley, Antonia (advisor).
Jackson, K. N. (2017). Efficacy of a peer-led exercise and education programme combined with a therapeutic relationship to manage pain in rural amaXhosa women living with HIV/AIDS compared to a therapeutic relationship alone . (Thesis). University of Cape Town. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11427/24897
Jackson, Kirsty Nontsikelelo. "Efficacy of a peer-led exercise and education programme combined with a therapeutic relationship to manage pain in rural amaXhosa women living with HIV/AIDS compared to a therapeutic relationship alone." 2017. Thesis, University of Cape Town. Accessed January 21, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/24897.
Jackson, Kirsty Nontsikelelo. "Efficacy of a peer-led exercise and education programme combined with a therapeutic relationship to manage pain in rural amaXhosa women living with HIV/AIDS compared to a therapeutic relationship alone." 2017. Web. 21 Jan 2021.
Jackson KN. Efficacy of a peer-led exercise and education programme combined with a therapeutic relationship to manage pain in rural amaXhosa women living with HIV/AIDS compared to a therapeutic relationship alone. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Cape Town; 2017. [cited 2021 Jan 21]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/24897.
Jackson KN. Efficacy of a peer-led exercise and education programme combined with a therapeutic relationship to manage pain in rural amaXhosa women living with HIV/AIDS compared to a therapeutic relationship alone. [Thesis]. University of Cape Town; 2017. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/24897
19. Dutton, Megan. The effects of scapulothoracic rehabilitation on shoulder pain in competitive swimmers Megan Dutton.
► Competitive swimmers have a high incidence of shoulder pain. Secondary shoulder impingement is thought to be primarily responsible for shoulder pain in competitive swimmers. The… (more)
▼ Competitive swimmers have a high incidence of shoulder pain. Secondary shoulder impingement is thought to be primarily responsible for shoulder pain in competitive swimmers. The effective management of shoulder impingement has been widely investigated; however there is minimal consensus on the optimal method of treatment and rehabilitation of shoulder impingement. In addition, current research does not adequately consider the role of scapulothoracic rehabilitation in the management of shoulder impingement. Aim: To determine the effects of a scapulothoracic rehabilitation programme on shoulder pain in competitive swimmers. Advisors/Committee Members: Burgess, Theresa (advisor), Parker, Romy (advisor).
Dutton, M. (2012). The effects of scapulothoracic rehabilitation on shoulder pain in competitive swimmers Megan Dutton. (Thesis). University of Cape Town. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11427/3012
Dutton, Megan. "The effects of scapulothoracic rehabilitation on shoulder pain in competitive swimmers Megan Dutton." 2012. Thesis, University of Cape Town. Accessed January 21, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/3012.
Dutton, Megan. "The effects of scapulothoracic rehabilitation on shoulder pain in competitive swimmers Megan Dutton." 2012. Web. 21 Jan 2021.
Dutton M. The effects of scapulothoracic rehabilitation on shoulder pain in competitive swimmers Megan Dutton. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Cape Town; 2012. [cited 2021 Jan 21]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/3012.
Dutton M. The effects of scapulothoracic rehabilitation on shoulder pain in competitive swimmers Megan Dutton. [Thesis]. University of Cape Town; 2012. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/3012
20. Harris, Fahmida. An exploration of services and member profiles at Senior Service Centres in the Western Cape, South Africa.
Degree: MSc (Physiotherapy), Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, 2018, University of Cape Town
► Introduction The number of South Africans aged 60 years and older is increasing. The National Development Plan (NDP) aims to raise average life expectancy to… (more)
▼ Introduction The number of South Africans aged 60 years and older is increasing. The National Development Plan (NDP) aims to raise average life expectancy to 70 years by 2030. In response to similar global trends, the World Health Organization (WHO) developed the global Active Ageing Policy Framework (AAPF) to inform the actions taken by countries to address the needs of older persons, acknowledging the different contexts and cultures. The WHO recommended that the framework should have been evaluated to test its applicability and use in member countries by the first half of the twenty-first century. In South Africa, Senior Service Centres for Older persons were set up in communities to provide services to enhance the achievement of the goals of the AAPF. Unfortunately, little information is available on how the framework has been applied to inform services offered in African countries, including South Africa. This study explored services provided by Service Centres for Older Persons in the Western Cape using the WHO framework on Active Ageing as a guide to the services. The study was conducted in two phases. Aims In the first phase, the study explored the characteristics of Service Centres – the organisational structures, the types of services offered, the profile of the managers, and their perception of the needs of the members of the centres. In the second phase, the study explored the profile of the members of these centres by determining their socio-demographic profile, health and psychosocial characteristics. Methodology In phase 1, forty-one service centres were selected by stratified random sampling to proportionally represent the five districts and the Cape Metropole in the province. Only 35 service centres consented to take part in the study. In phase 2, a sample of convenience was recruited from 3 051 registered members at the 35 service centres. Only 625 members consented to participate. A cross sectional, descriptive research design was utilised to collect data on the characteristics of the service centres from the managers, using a modified self-developed questionnaire. To explore the profile of members of the service centres, a self-developed questionnaire and two standardised questionnaires namely, World Health Organization Quality of Life-BREF (WHOQOL-BREF) and World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule II (WHODAS II), were administered. Data analysis Descriptive statistics were used to analyse the responses to the closed-ended questions in phases 1 and 2 of the study, and data presented as frequencies. Similarly, responses to the open-ended questions were summarised and themes were identified. In phase 1, quantitative and qualitative responses were analysed according to the WHO Active Ageing Framework. In phase 2, the data generated were analysed according to the WHO International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health Framework (ICF) model. Results Services offered to members at the centres in the six categories of determinants of the AAPF included the… Advisors/Committee Members: Amosun, Seyi Ladele (advisor), Kalula, Sebastiana (advisor).
Harris, F. (2018). An exploration of services and member profiles at Senior Service Centres in the Western Cape, South Africa . (Masters Thesis). University of Cape Town. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11427/30061
Harris, Fahmida. "An exploration of services and member profiles at Senior Service Centres in the Western Cape, South Africa." 2018. Masters Thesis, University of Cape Town. Accessed January 21, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/30061.
Harris, Fahmida. "An exploration of services and member profiles at Senior Service Centres in the Western Cape, South Africa." 2018. Web. 21 Jan 2021.
Harris F. An exploration of services and member profiles at Senior Service Centres in the Western Cape, South Africa. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Cape Town; 2018. [cited 2021 Jan 21]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/30061.
Harris F. An exploration of services and member profiles at Senior Service Centres in the Western Cape, South Africa. [Masters Thesis]. University of Cape Town; 2018. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/30061
21. Corten, Lieselotte. The use of assisted autogenic drainage in children with acute and chronic respiratory disease.
► Background: Respiratory problems, both acute and chronic, remain an important cause of disease burden for children worldwide. Airway clearance techniques, as part of the management… (more)
▼ Background: Respiratory problems, both acute and chronic, remain an important cause of disease burden for children worldwide. Airway clearance techniques, as part of the management of these conditions, might influence the course of the disease thereby reducing this burden. Objective: This PhD thesis aimed to explore the epidemiology and management of children with acute respiratory diseases admitted to a paediatric hospital in Cape Town, South Africa; and to determine the usefulness and safety of assisted autogenic drainage in children with an acute (pneumonia) or chronic (cystic fibrosis) respiratory disease. In order to do this, several linked studies were undertaken including a retrospective folder review, two systematic reviews and two pragmatic randomised controlled trials. Advisors/Committee Members: Morrow, Brenda M (advisor), Jelsma, Jennifer (advisor).
Corten, L. (2017). The use of assisted autogenic drainage in children with acute and chronic respiratory disease . (Thesis). University of Cape Town. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11427/25169
Corten, Lieselotte. "The use of assisted autogenic drainage in children with acute and chronic respiratory disease." 2017. Thesis, University of Cape Town. Accessed January 21, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/25169.
Corten, Lieselotte. "The use of assisted autogenic drainage in children with acute and chronic respiratory disease." 2017. Web. 21 Jan 2021.
Corten L. The use of assisted autogenic drainage in children with acute and chronic respiratory disease. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Cape Town; 2017. [cited 2021 Jan 21]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/25169.
Corten L. The use of assisted autogenic drainage in children with acute and chronic respiratory disease. [Thesis]. University of Cape Town; 2017. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/25169
22. Kgokong, Dina. Perceived benefits and barriers to exercise and levels of physical activity of undergraduate physiotherapy students in the Western Cape.
Degree: MPhil, Division of Physiotherapy, 2018, University of Cape Town
► Background: Physiotherapists have been identified as key role players in health promotion (HP) as well as in the prevention and treatment of non-communicable diseases (NCDs).… (more)
▼ Background: Physiotherapists have been identified as key role players in health promotion (HP) as well as in the prevention and treatment of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). As key role players engaged in physical activity (PA) HP who society observe as role models, it is valuable to investigate the health behaviours of physiotherapists and physiotherapy students alike. There is a paucity of evidence on the levels of PA of physiotherapists and physiotherapy students, making it difficult to predict their effectiveness as role models and the effectiveness of HP strategies they use. Aim: The aim of this study is to describe the perceived benefits and barriers to exercise and their association with levels of PA in physiotherapy students (first to fourth year) attending university in the Western Cape province of South Africa. Method: This study follows a quantitative, cross-sectional, survey design. Two hundred and ninety-six participants (median age = 22 years) were recruited from the three universities in the Western Cape (University of Cape Town, University of the Western Cape and University of Stellenbosch). Participants completed a demographic questionnaire (DQ), 43 item exercise benefits and barriers scale (EBBS) and the international physical activity questionnaire short form (IPAQ-short). Results: Female students accounted for 83% of the sample. From the 296 participants, 58% lived off campus and 65% were involved in sporting activities six hours per week. The median score on the EBBS was 136 (54-167) for all years. Responses with the highest agreement for perceived benefits were: (1) Exercise increases my level of physical fitness, (2) Exercise improves functioning of my cardiovascular system and (3) exercise improves the way my body looks. Alternatively, the top three responses for perceived barriers were: (1) exercise tires me, (2) I am fatigued by exercise and (3) Exercise is hard work for me. The IPAQ scores revealed that the majority of students had low PA. Only 37.5% students engaged in high PA. Scores on the EBBS categorised by level of physical activity (low, moderate and high) showed that students with high PA had significantly higher scores on the EBBS than those with moderate and low PA. There were no significant differences between the EBBS scores of students with high, moderate and low PA leves in the first year of study [H (2, N=41) =3.01 p=0.22]. However, students in the second (n=61), third (n=111) and fourth years of study with high PA had significantly better scores on the EBBS than those with low and moderate PA. Conclusion: Undergraduate physiotherapy students in the WC across all three universities do not engage in adequate PA. In this group of students, benefits associated with high PA related to physical performance and barriers associated with low levels of PA related to physical exertion. Clinical relevance: Physiotherapists who do not practice what they preach are not effective role models and may not be effective in obtaining behavior change through PA HP. Global mortality by… Advisors/Committee Members: Parker, Romy (advisor).
Kgokong, D. (2018). Perceived benefits and barriers to exercise and levels of physical activity of undergraduate physiotherapy students in the Western Cape . (Thesis). University of Cape Town. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11427/29647
Kgokong, Dina. "Perceived benefits and barriers to exercise and levels of physical activity of undergraduate physiotherapy students in the Western Cape." 2018. Thesis, University of Cape Town. Accessed January 21, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/29647.
Kgokong, Dina. "Perceived benefits and barriers to exercise and levels of physical activity of undergraduate physiotherapy students in the Western Cape." 2018. Web. 21 Jan 2021.
Kgokong D. Perceived benefits and barriers to exercise and levels of physical activity of undergraduate physiotherapy students in the Western Cape. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Cape Town; 2018. [cited 2021 Jan 21]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/29647.
Kgokong D. Perceived benefits and barriers to exercise and levels of physical activity of undergraduate physiotherapy students in the Western Cape. [Thesis]. University of Cape Town; 2018. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/29647
23. Maree, Dustin. The use of recovery methods by professional soccer teams in South Africa.
Degree: MSc, Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, 2019, University of Cape Town
► Background Frequently, soccer players are in search of methods to speed-up recovery post-exercise due to fixture congestion. Players and staff have limited reliable evidence regarding… (more)
▼ Background Frequently, soccer players are in search of methods to speed-up recovery post-exercise due to fixture congestion. Players and staff have limited reliable evidence regarding the most effective recovery methods post-exercise. Vast differences in infrastructure, staff and finances exist between teams in South African soccer leagues. Monitoring the implementation of recovery methods by each team presents a significant challenge. The purpose of the present study is to describe the recovery methods, frequency of use, barriers to implementation and factors influencing potential decision makers. The findings could assist medical staff and players to select evidence-based methods. Methods A descriptive observational cross-sectional study was employed. Staff responsible for recovery methods throughout three professional soccer leagues in South Africa were purposively recruited. A customised questionnaire was designed to obtain data on the recovery methods implemented by South African soccer teams, as well as to investigate barriers to implementation of these methods. A panel of experts reviewed and validated the questionnaire. The majority of the questionnaires were completed online, and several face-to-face interviews were conducted. Confidentiality of the data was ensured, and informed consent was obtained from each participant. Results A total of 48 questionnaires were completed, 16 from each of the three leagues. Two questionnaires were excluded as participants indicated that they did not use recovery methods and one questionnaire was incomplete. The majority of respondents were fitness trainers or physiotherapists with an average of 8 ± 4 years' working experience in soccer. Five different recovery methods were used most frequently. Rehydration (n= 45, 94%), nutrition (n= 41, 85%), and stretching (n= 41, 85%) post-exercise, were reportedly used most frequently. The majority of participants (n= 38, 79%) considered the recovery methods to improve performance. There was no statistical difference in the average number of recovery methods utilised by teams in the Premier Soccer League (PSL) and National First Division (NFD; PSL 7 ± 2 vs. NFD 6 ± 1, p = 0.24). However, National Second Division (NSD) teams used significantly fewer recovery methods than PSL teams (PSL 7 ± 2 vs. NSD 5 ± 1, p < 0.003). The greatest barriers staff reported were a lack of player interest and insufficient funds. Conclusion The findings of this study suggest that the use of recovery methods occurs at all professional levels of South African soccer. Teams are implementing recovery methods without sufficient evidence to justify its use (i.e. stretching, massage, active recovery or cold water immersion). While nutrition and hydration are very well utilised across South African soccer, sleep interventions remain under utilised. Most teams sourced protocols based on anecdotal evidence, therefore recovery method implementation should be re-examined. Teams in the top tiered league used more recovery methods compared to lower tiered teams, most… Advisors/Committee Members: Tee, Jason (advisor), Burgess, Theresa (advisor), Lambert, Mike (advisor).
Maree, D. (2019). The use of recovery methods by professional soccer teams in South Africa . (Masters Thesis). University of Cape Town. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11427/31674
Maree, Dustin. "The use of recovery methods by professional soccer teams in South Africa." 2019. Masters Thesis, University of Cape Town. Accessed January 21, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/31674.
Maree, Dustin. "The use of recovery methods by professional soccer teams in South Africa." 2019. Web. 21 Jan 2021.
Maree D. The use of recovery methods by professional soccer teams in South Africa. [Internet] [Masters thesis]. University of Cape Town; 2019. [cited 2021 Jan 21]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/31674.
Maree D. The use of recovery methods by professional soccer teams in South Africa. [Masters Thesis]. University of Cape Town; 2019. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/31674
24. Rustin, Letitia. Physiotherapy student interaction with home-based carers and the impact on service delivery.
► Introduction: The national health system is experiencing major challenges due to a shortage of key human resources and a quadruple burden of disease. A cadre… (more)
▼ Introduction: The national health system is experiencing major challenges due to a shortage of key human resources and a quadruple burden of disease. A cadre of trained community health workers, namely home-based carers (HBCs), have been trained in response to an increased need for health services. It is unclear to what extent the HBCs are able to provide rehabilitation support to their clients. Methodology: A quasi-experimental design was used to identify the impact of the collaboration between HBCs and physiotherapy students. Fifty HBCs from four organisations working within the Cape Town Metropolitan area were randomly selected and assigned to a control (n=25) and experimental (n=25) group. A validated checklist, based on the National Guidelines on Home Based Care and Community Based Care (Department of Health. 2001), and a self-developed questionnaire was used to determine the demographics and training of the HBCs; and the conditions of their clients. Results: The results indicated that the HBCs were predominantly middle-aged females with a highest qualification of Grade 12. No differences in gender or age were seen when we compared the control and experimental groups. The mean age of our sample size was 40.9 years (SD 11.13 and range 20-67 years), with a mean age of 43.6 year (SD 10.7) in the control group; and 38.1 years (SD 11.1) in the experimental group. There was a significant difference in the mean career length (with a mean of 778 months in the control group, and 497 months in the experimental group (p=0.006)) and length of training (mean control group = 773 months and experimental group = 502 months (p=0.007)) between the control and experimental groups. Although the control group spent more time on wound care and mathematics, the content of training was similar across the four organisations with HIV/AIDS topics reported by all respondents. There were no differences between the groups with regards to client profile, which included age, diagnosis and main problems. Despite the similar training opportunities, the HBCs who hosted physiotherapy students demonstrated significantly more interventions in every domain (activities of daily living (p=0.025), personal needs (p=0.006), environment needs (p=0.002) and lifestyle needs (p<.001)) than those who had not been exposed to students, except for the Core Home/Community Based Care (CHBC) (p=0.743). From the 25 HBC's in the experimental group, only twenty completed the questionnaire with regards to attitude towards collaboration with students. Of these twenty, 16 indicated that they strongly agreed that working with physiotherapy students was a good experience and that the students contributed to their understanding of the clients and their conditions. Eighteen of them also indicated that they learned from the students. The students were also supportive towards this program as they responded positively on each question, except for learning from the HBCs, which had a high neutral response rate. Conclusion: The training of the HBCs seems to prepare them… Advisors/Committee Members: Maart, Soraya (advisor), Jelsma, Jennifer (advisor).
Rustin, L. (2015). Physiotherapy student interaction with home-based carers and the impact on service delivery . (Thesis). University of Cape Town. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11427/15718
Rustin, Letitia. "Physiotherapy student interaction with home-based carers and the impact on service delivery." 2015. Thesis, University of Cape Town. Accessed January 21, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/15718.
Rustin, Letitia. "Physiotherapy student interaction with home-based carers and the impact on service delivery." 2015. Web. 21 Jan 2021.
Rustin L. Physiotherapy student interaction with home-based carers and the impact on service delivery. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Cape Town; 2015. [cited 2021 Jan 21]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/15718.
Rustin L. Physiotherapy student interaction with home-based carers and the impact on service delivery. [Thesis]. University of Cape Town; 2015. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/15718
25. Chemaly, Catherine. The effects of supervised versus non-supervised Pilates mat exercises on non-specific chronic low back pain.
► Chronic non-specific low back pain (NSCLBP) is a common low back condition affecting a large proportion of the population suffering from low back pain (LBP).… (more)
▼ Chronic non-specific low back pain (NSCLBP) is a common low back condition affecting a large proportion of the population suffering from low back pain (LBP). Exercise therapy is recommended as the first line treatment for NSCLBP but no type of exercise has been found to be more effective than another in improving pain and function outcomes. Low back pain trials have compared heterogeneous exercise types to date. Pilates mat classes are a popular form of exercise taught by therapists. The aim of this study was to compare outcomes of an eight-week supervised Pilates mat programme with those of a similar non-supervised home exercise programme with regard to pain intensity, function, medication use, health related quality of life, adherence, and participant satisfaction with such exercise programmes in treating NSCLBP. A randomised control trial was done to compare the effect of a supervised Pilates at programme with a non-supervised home programme of similar exercises. The programmes were comparable for both the type of exercise and the participation duration of programmes (per week) and included the same fourteen exercises with gradual progressions. The Pilates classes were held twice a week for a 45 minute class and the home programme required doing the exercises for 30 minutes, three times a week, for an eight-week period. All participants were women who had been suffering from NSCLBP for longer than six weeks and who had volunteered to participate, or were referred by a therapist. The participants were screened and randomly allocated to the respective groups: a supervised exercise group (SEG) and a home exercise group (HEG). All the individual sessions and the supervised classes were held at a multi-disciplinary centre, which housed both a private physiotherapy practice and a Pilates studio. Outcome measures were measured at baseline, four weeks, eight weeks and 12 weeks by an assessor who was blinded to group allocation. The primary outcomes of pain and function were measured using the Pain Intensity Numeric Rating Scale (PINRS) and the Roland Morris Disability Questionnaire (RMDQ) respectively. Change in medication was measured as a percentage change in medication; mobility of the pelvis and lumbar spine was measured using the fingertip-to-floor (FTF) test; health-related quality of life was assessed using the EQ-5D questionnaire, and the confidence to perform certain tasks was measured using the pain self-efficacy questionnaire (PSEQ). Additionally, patient satisfaction was measured at eight weeks using the Better Backs Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire, and adherence was measured by calculating a percentage of the maximum adherence. Advisors/Committee Members: Jelsma, Jennifer (advisor).
Chemaly, C. (2014). The effects of supervised versus non-supervised Pilates mat exercises on non-specific chronic low back pain . (Thesis). University of Cape Town. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11427/12650
Chemaly, Catherine. "The effects of supervised versus non-supervised Pilates mat exercises on non-specific chronic low back pain." 2014. Thesis, University of Cape Town. Accessed January 21, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/12650.
Chemaly, Catherine. "The effects of supervised versus non-supervised Pilates mat exercises on non-specific chronic low back pain." 2014. Web. 21 Jan 2021.
Chemaly C. The effects of supervised versus non-supervised Pilates mat exercises on non-specific chronic low back pain. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Cape Town; 2014. [cited 2021 Jan 21]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/12650.
Chemaly C. The effects of supervised versus non-supervised Pilates mat exercises on non-specific chronic low back pain. [Thesis]. University of Cape Town; 2014. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/12650
26. Limakatso, Katleho Maxwell. The effectiveness of graded motor imagery for reducing phantom limb pain and disability in amputees.
Degree: Med, Adolescent Health Research Institute, 2018, University of Cape Town
► Introduction Phantom limb pain (PLP) is described as painful sensations felt in the missing portion of an amputated limb. PLP occurs in up to 85%… (more)
▼ Introduction Phantom limb pain (PLP) is described as painful sensations felt in the missing portion of an amputated limb. PLP occurs in up to 85% of amputees, making it the most common painful condition secondary to amputation. PLP interferes with sleep, mobility, and work, general activities of daily living and enjoyment of life. Current pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions have shown limited efficacy for reducing PLP, perhaps because they do not effectively target the mechanisms that have been proposed to underlie PLP in people who have undergone amputations. Graded motor imagery (GMI) is a cortical mechanisms-based intervention which aims to reduce PLP using a graded sequence of strategies including left/right judgements, imagined movements and mirror therapy. The aim of this thesis was to investigate whether the GMI programme is effective for reducing PLP and disability in people who have undergone amputations. Methods A single blinded randomised controlled trial was conducted at Somerset, Khayelitsha and Victoria hospitals in Cape Town, South Africa. The experimental group underwent a 6-week GMI programme where each phase was carried out for two weeks, during which the patient received treatment for 30 minutes on two separate days of the first week (at least one day apart) and continued with a structured home-exercise programme during the first week until the end of the second week. The control group continued with routine care. Data on the outcomes- PLP severity, pain interference with function and health-related quality of life were collected at baseline, 6 weeks and 3 months by a blinded outcome assessor. Results The study recruited 21 participants from which 11 and 10 were randomly allocated to the experimental and control groups respectively. Within group analysis showed that participants in both the experimental and control groups had improved pain severity scores immediately after treatment and at 3-month follow-up. The between-group analysis showed that the experimental group had significantly greater improvements in pain immediately after treatment (p=0.02). However, there was no difference between groups at 3-months follow-up (p=0.14). To explore clinically meaningful improvements in pain, the Number Needed to Treat (NNT) were calculated using a cut-off of 3 points on a 0-10 scale. The NNT were 2 [95% CI: 1.1 – 6.5] and 3 [95% CI: 1.9 – 7.1] immediately after treatment and at 3-months follow-up respectively. For pain interference with function, within group analysis showed that participants in the experimental group had significant improvements immediately after treatment and at 3-month follow-up. The between-group analysis showed that the experimental group had significantly greater improvements in pain interference with function immediately after treatment (p=0.007) and at 3- month follow-up (p=0.02). The NNT were 1.4 [95% CI: 1 – 1.8] and 1.9 [95% CI: 1.1 – 6.5] immediately after treatment and at 3-months follow-up respectively. For disability, the experimental group had… Advisors/Committee Members: Parker, Romy (advisor), Manie, Shamila (advisor), Madden, Tory (advisor).
Limakatso, K. M. (2018). The effectiveness of graded motor imagery for reducing phantom limb pain and disability in amputees . (Thesis). University of Cape Town. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11427/29440
Limakatso, Katleho Maxwell. "The effectiveness of graded motor imagery for reducing phantom limb pain and disability in amputees." 2018. Thesis, University of Cape Town. Accessed January 21, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/29440.
Limakatso, Katleho Maxwell. "The effectiveness of graded motor imagery for reducing phantom limb pain and disability in amputees." 2018. Web. 21 Jan 2021.
Limakatso KM. The effectiveness of graded motor imagery for reducing phantom limb pain and disability in amputees. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Cape Town; 2018. [cited 2021 Jan 21]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/29440.
Limakatso KM. The effectiveness of graded motor imagery for reducing phantom limb pain and disability in amputees. [Thesis]. University of Cape Town; 2018. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/29440
27. Moosajie, Crystal. The effect of the functional stimulation of the abdominal muscles on functional activity in patients with stroke: a feasiblity [sic] study.
► Background: Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability in both developed and developing countries. Stroke results in a loss of movement on one… (more)
▼ Background: Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability in both developed and developing countries. Stroke results in a loss of movement on one side of the body and patients have trouble moving the trunk in relation to the pull of gravity, regardless of which muscle action is required. Re-educating the function of the trunk muscles is essential in successful rehabilitation of patients with stroke. Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES) of the abdominal muscles is an intervention which may result in increasing the activation of these muscles and improving proximal stability and function. However the effects of FES, although proved useful in other muscles groups, have not been tested when applied to the abdominal muscle in patients who have had a stroke. Aims: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of FES of the abdominals on th e functional recovery in patients with stroke, when used as part of physiotherapy treatment. Secondary aims are to document the content of physiotherapy received during rehabilitation and compare it to that of published literature. Advisors/Committee Members: Jelsma, Jennifer (advisor).
Moosajie, C. (2012). The effect of the functional stimulation of the abdominal muscles on functional activity in patients with stroke: a feasiblity [sic] study . (Thesis). University of Cape Town. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11427/12342
Moosajie, Crystal. "The effect of the functional stimulation of the abdominal muscles on functional activity in patients with stroke: a feasiblity [sic] study." 2012. Thesis, University of Cape Town. Accessed January 21, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/12342.
Moosajie, Crystal. "The effect of the functional stimulation of the abdominal muscles on functional activity in patients with stroke: a feasiblity [sic] study." 2012. Web. 21 Jan 2021.
Moosajie C. The effect of the functional stimulation of the abdominal muscles on functional activity in patients with stroke: a feasiblity [sic] study. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Cape Town; 2012. [cited 2021 Jan 21]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/12342.
Moosajie C. The effect of the functional stimulation of the abdominal muscles on functional activity in patients with stroke: a feasiblity [sic] study. [Thesis]. University of Cape Town; 2012. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/12342
28. Achmat, Faiza. Factors associated with improvement in the gross motor function outcomes of children with acquired brain injury in a paediatric intermediate care facility in the Western Cape, South Africa: A descriptive study.
Degree: Med, Division of Physiotherapy, 2018, University of Cape Town
► Aim: The study aimed to record the recovery patterns of gross motor function following acquired brain injury (ABI) in 17 participants, aged two to 14… (more)
▼ Aim: The study aimed to record the recovery patterns of gross motor function following acquired brain injury (ABI) in 17 participants, aged two to 14 years, receiving physiotherapy intervention at a paediatric intermediate care facility in the Western Cape, South Africa. Objectives of the study were to explore if factors such as age at injury, time since injury, intervention type, injury severity, gender, and the health- related quality of life of the child and caregiver were predictive of improvement of motor function and participation. Methods: A quantitative, longitudinal, prospective cohort design with repeated measures was employed. The children received physiotherapy either intensively or intermittently within eight months post brain insult. The Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS) was used to classify the children according to their functional abilities. The Gross Motor Function Measure 88 (GMFM88) was used to assess changes in the child's gross motor function. The Paediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory (PEDI) evaluated functional performance in daily life activities (participation). The EQ-5D-Y proxy version and the Caregiver Strain Index (CSI) evaluated the health-related quality of life of the children and caregivers respectively. Assessments were performed at Baseline, Week 3, 7, 9 and 13 after admission to the study. Analysis: Descriptive statistics were used to describe the demographic data of the participants. Non-parametric analysis was performed to determine the time points at which the greatest improvement occurred because the sample was relatively small to support an adequately powered randomized intermittent trial. The GMFM88 was the primary outcome measure and the changes in score over the 13-week study period were plotted graphically in an attempt to identify patterns of improvement. The change in score from Baseline to Week 3 was also used as the dependent variable in investigating the determinants of short term improvement between the five measurement time points. Scatterplots and Spearman's rho were used to investigate the relationship between changes in GMFM88 score from Baseline to Week 3 and the age of the child at injury, time from injury and Baseline GMFM88 score. The Kruskal Wallis ANOVA for ordinal data was used to establish whether there were differences in all the outcome measures at the different time points: between Baseline and Week 3, between Week 3 and Week 7 and between Week 7 and Week 9 and, if significant, a post-hoc Sign test was done to see where the differences lay. The effect size was calculated by dividing the z value by the square root of the total number of observations at both time points. Simple regression analysis was used to determine the variance in Week 9 GMFM88% score accounted for by the Baseline score. Results: Seventeen participants met the inclusion criteria and were recruited. There were more boys (n=14) than girls (n=3) admitted with brain injury and the majority of the total sample (n=14) were drawn from families with minimal financial… Advisors/Committee Members: Jelsma, Jennifer (advisor).
Achmat, F. (2018). Factors associated with improvement in the gross motor function outcomes of children with acquired brain injury in a paediatric intermediate care facility in the Western Cape, South Africa: A descriptive study . (Thesis). University of Cape Town. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11427/29575
Achmat, Faiza. "Factors associated with improvement in the gross motor function outcomes of children with acquired brain injury in a paediatric intermediate care facility in the Western Cape, South Africa: A descriptive study." 2018. Thesis, University of Cape Town. Accessed January 21, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/29575.
Achmat, Faiza. "Factors associated with improvement in the gross motor function outcomes of children with acquired brain injury in a paediatric intermediate care facility in the Western Cape, South Africa: A descriptive study." 2018. Web. 21 Jan 2021.
Achmat F. Factors associated with improvement in the gross motor function outcomes of children with acquired brain injury in a paediatric intermediate care facility in the Western Cape, South Africa: A descriptive study. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Cape Town; 2018. [cited 2021 Jan 21]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/29575.
Achmat F. Factors associated with improvement in the gross motor function outcomes of children with acquired brain injury in a paediatric intermediate care facility in the Western Cape, South Africa: A descriptive study. [Thesis]. University of Cape Town; 2018. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/29575
29. Oosthuizen, Henriëtte. The association between prematurity, motor fuction and health related quality of life among learners in the foundation primary phase.
► Introduction and Aims: Children born prematurely (≤ 36 weeks gestation) are at risk of poor developmental outcomes and are more likely than their full-term (FT)… (more)
▼ Introduction and Aims: Children born prematurely (≤ 36 weeks gestation) are at risk of poor developmental outcomes and are more likely than their full-term (FT) peers to have behavioural, physical and/or cognitive limitations. In order to deliver effective interventions, therapists need to have a sound understanding of the problems experienced by children who were born prematurely. Presently, very little is known about the functional problems of young school aged children, living in the Free State province of South Africa, who were born prematurely. Methodology: This study was conducted in 15 randomly selected schools located within in a 100 km radius of Bloemfontein. Two groups of children in grades R, 1 and 2 (age range: 5-8 years) were recruited, the first group (PREM group) consisted of children having a history of premature birth (≤ 36 weeks). The second group consisted of full term children (FT group) who were matched for age and gender to the first group. The PREM group was categorised into three subgroups according to prematurity status: late premature (34-36 weeks, LP), moderate (MP) to very premature (29-33 weeks, VP) and extremely premature (≤ 28 weeks, EP). A self-designed questionnaire was used to record demographic and medical information obtained from parents. The questions were related to antenatal factors, birth and medical history of the child. The Movement Assessment Battery for Children second edition (MABC-2) and MABC-2 Checklist were used to evaluate functional motor problems in children. The European Quality of Life Dimension Scale- Youth version (EQ-5D-Y) was used to determine the Health Related Quality of Life of the children and the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) was used to describe the behavioural and emotional status of each child according to their parents and teachers. Ethical approval was obtained from the University of Cape Town Research Ethics Committee (HREC REF: 694/2014) and permission to conduct the study within schools was granted by the Free State Education Department. Informed consent and assent was obtained. Parents were interviewed by a research assistant using the self-designed questionnaire. A different researcher then tested all children using the MABC-2 and assisted each child to complete the EQ-5D-Y. The parents and teachers each completed the SDQ and teachers completed the MABC-2 checklist. Statistical analysis was conducted using SAS® Version 9.4 and STATISTICA 10. The data were summarized using descriptive statistics (i.e. number of available data (n), mean, and standard deviation, minimum, median and maximum). The Mann Whitney U test was used to compare groups (PREM vs FT groups) and the Chi-square test was used to determine any association between groups and 5 descriptive variables. Comparisons between prematurity subgroups were conducted using the Kruskal- Wallis ANOVA. Results: 122 children participated in this study: 61 FT children and 61 PREM children. The PREM group consisted of 23 children who were classified as late premature, 27 who were… Advisors/Committee Members: Ferguson, Gillian D (advisor), Jelsma, Jennifer (advisor).
Oosthuizen, H. (2017). The association between prematurity, motor fuction and health related quality of life among learners in the foundation primary phase . (Thesis). University of Cape Town. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11427/28261
Oosthuizen, Henriëtte. "The association between prematurity, motor fuction and health related quality of life among learners in the foundation primary phase." 2017. Thesis, University of Cape Town. Accessed January 21, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/28261.
Oosthuizen, Henriëtte. "The association between prematurity, motor fuction and health related quality of life among learners in the foundation primary phase." 2017. Web. 21 Jan 2021.
Oosthuizen H. The association between prematurity, motor fuction and health related quality of life among learners in the foundation primary phase. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Cape Town; 2017. [cited 2021 Jan 21]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/28261.
Oosthuizen H. The association between prematurity, motor fuction and health related quality of life among learners in the foundation primary phase. [Thesis]. University of Cape Town; 2017. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/28261
30. Scott, Desiree Jean. The use of the EQ-5D-Y health related quality of life instrument in children in the Western Cape, South Africa: Psychometric properties, feasibility and usefulness.
► Aim: The overall aim of the study was to investigate the performance of the EQ-5D-Y, a self-reported Health Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) outcome measure,… (more)
▼ Aim: The overall aim of the study was to investigate the performance of the EQ-5D-Y, a self-reported Health Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) outcome measure, in children between eight and twelve years of age. The study objectives were to examine the measure's psychometric properties of criterion validity, discriminant and concurrent validity, when used on children with different health statuses, and to determine its ability to detect change within the different groups over a period of time. The study also set out to determine whether a life event had an impact on HRQoL, and whether children and their therapists or parents shared the same perceptions of HRQoL. The feasibility of using the EQ-5D-Y as a routine, additional, physiotherapy assessment tool was monitored. The study also assessed the usefulness of the collected data to the therapists administering the measure to children under their management. Method: A longitudinal, analytical descriptive study design was used. Typically developing children attending a Main Stream (MS) school (105), children with lifelong physical disabilities at a Special School (SS) (35), chronically ill children at an institution (CI) (32) and acutely ill children in hospital (AI) (52) were recruited. The EQ-5D-Y was the primary outcome measure, and was administered at baseline and again at three monthly intervals, or, in the case of AI children, at admission and discharge. The PedsQL as a parallel HRQoL measure, the WeeFim as a functional measure and the Faces Pain Scale (FPS) to monitor pain were used. A self-designed questionnaire was completed by the therapists treating the children to assess feasibility and usefulness of the EQ-5D-Y. Data analysis: Descriptive statistics were used to describe the sample and the health conditions of the participants. Reliability of the measures was determined at different time intervals by Cohen's kappa coefficient for dimension scores. Spearman's rho and Intraclass Correlation (ICC) were used to determine reliability of Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) scores and also total scores of the measures over time. The same analysis was used to compare self-reports and proxy reports. Kruskal-Wallis ANOVA by ranks, median scores and mean rankings were used to examine discriminant validity between known groups, using the same outcome measure and convergent validity between similar dimensions on different outcome measures. Responsiveness was described by examining the effect size of the Wilcoxon Signed-rank test. The VAS score was compared against the ranking of different levels of the dimensions, across groups, using Kruskal-Wallis H statistic. A discrepancy between changes in VAS and changes in Worried, Sad or Unhappy (WSU) dimension were examined after three months to determine whether these were related to life events and/or changes in management of health condition. The clinical feasibility of using the EQ-5D-Y and its usefulness as an additional evaluation tool in providing a holistic assessment of the child's condition was established by analysing the… Advisors/Committee Members: Jelsma, Jennifer (advisor), Petersen, Gillian (advisor).
Scott, D. J. (2015). The use of the EQ-5D-Y health related quality of life instrument in children in the Western Cape, South Africa: Psychometric properties, feasibility and usefulness . (Thesis). University of Cape Town. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/11427/16860
Scott, Desiree Jean. "The use of the EQ-5D-Y health related quality of life instrument in children in the Western Cape, South Africa: Psychometric properties, feasibility and usefulness." 2015. Thesis, University of Cape Town. Accessed January 21, 2021. http://hdl.handle.net/11427/16860.
Scott, Desiree Jean. "The use of the EQ-5D-Y health related quality of life instrument in children in the Western Cape, South Africa: Psychometric properties, feasibility and usefulness." 2015. Web. 21 Jan 2021.
Scott DJ. The use of the EQ-5D-Y health related quality of life instrument in children in the Western Cape, South Africa: Psychometric properties, feasibility and usefulness. [Internet] [Thesis]. University of Cape Town; 2015. [cited 2021 Jan 21]. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/16860.
Scott DJ. The use of the EQ-5D-Y health related quality of life instrument in children in the Western Cape, South Africa: Psychometric properties, feasibility and usefulness. [Thesis]. University of Cape Town; 2015. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/11427/16860

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