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A critical evaluation of the effectiveness of interventions for improving the well-being of caregivers of children with cerebral palsy: a systematic review protocol

Author: Dambi, Jermaine M ; Jelsma, Jennifer ; Mlambo, Tecla ; Chiwaridzo, Matthew ; Tadyanemhandu, Cathrine ; Chikwanha, Mildred T ; Corten, Lieselotte Date: 13 Jul 2016 Background: Over the years, family-centered care has evolved as the “gold standard” model for the provision of healthcare services. With the advent of family-centered approach to care comes the inherent need to provide support services to ... Read more c b
A systematic review of the psychometric properties of the cross-cultural translations and adaptations of the Multidimensional Perceived Social Support Scale (MSPSS)

Author: Dambi, Jermaine M ; Corten, Lieselotte ; Chiwaridzo, Matthew ; Jack, Helen ; Mlambo, Tecla ; Jelsma, Jennifer Date: 02 May 2018 Background Social support (SS) has been identified as an essential buffer to stressful life events. Consequently, there has been a surge in the evaluation of SS as a wellbeing indicator. The Multidimensional Perceived Social ... Read more
A systematic review protocol on the effectiveness of therapeutic exercises utilised by physiotherapists to improve function in patients with burns

Author: Mudawarima, Tapfuma ; Chiwaridzo, Matthew ; Jelsma, Jennifer ; Grimmer, Karen ; Muchemwa, Faith C Date: 23 Oct 2017 Background: Therapeutic exercises play a crucial role in the management of burn injuries. The broad objective of this review is to systematically evaluate the effectiveness, safety and applicability to low-income countries of therapeutic ... Read more c b
An investigation into the risk factors of musculoskeletal diseases and the association between chronic diseases of lifestyle in an under-resourced area of the Cape Town Metropole

Author: Britz, Carmen Date: 2019 Background: A recent shift in the global burden of disease from communicable to noncommunicable has shown that a third of the global burden of disease is attributable to noncommunicable disease, with the heaviest burden affecting poor communities ... Read more
An ultrasonographic analysis of the activation patterns of abdominal muscles in children with spastic type cerebral palsy and in typically developing individuals: a comparative study

Author: Adjenti, Saviour K ; Louw, Graham J ; Jelsma, Jennifer ; Unger, Marianne Date: 05 Jun 2018 Abstract Background Abdominal muscles have stiffer appearance in individuals with spastic type cerebral palsy (STCP) than in their typically developing (TD) peers. This apparent stiffness has ... Read more
The association between prematurity, motor fuction and health related quality of life among learners in the foundation primary phase

Author: Oosthuizen, Henriëtte Date: 2017 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 ... Read more
Burn injuries in Zimbabwe: development of guidelines for physiotherapy rehabilitation of musculoskeletal impairments and functional limitations

Author: Mudawarima, Tapfuma Date: 2021 Background and need: Burn injuries are a major cause of hospital admission in low-income countries such as Zimbabwe and often lead to secondary complications such as disfigurements, contractures, and scar formations. The study aimed to establish ... Read more
Burn injuries in Zimbabwe: development of guidelines for physiotherapy rehabilitation of musculoskeletal impairments and functional limitations

Author: Mudawarima, Tapfuma Date: 2022 Background and need: Burn injuries are a major cause of hospital admission in low-income countries such as Zimbabwe and often lead to secondary complications such as disfigurements, contractures, and scar formations. The study aimed to establish ... Read more
Comparison of an interactive with a didactic educational intervention for improving the evidence-based practice knowledge of occupational therapists in the public health sector in South Africa: a randomised controlled trial

Author: Buchanan, Helen ; Siegfried, Nandi ; Jelsma, Jennifer ; Lombard, Carl Date: 10 Jun 2014 Background: Despite efforts to identify effective interventions to implement evidence-based practice (EBP), uncertainty remains. Few existing studies involve occupational therapists or resource-constrained contexts. This study aimed to determine ... Read more c b
A comparison of hospital-based and community-based models of cerebral palsy rehabilitation

Author: Dambi, Jermaine Matewu Date: 2013 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 ... Read more
A comparison of treatment protocols for infants with motor delay

Author: Olivier, Odette Date: 2012 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 ... Read more
The development, validation and testing of a vital signs monitoring tool for early identification of deterioration in adult surgical patients

Author: Kyriacos, Una Date: 2011 Patients often exhibit premonitory abnormalities in vital signs before an adverse clinical outcome. Patient survival may depend on the decisions of nurses to call for assistance. There is a paucity of published early warning scores (EWS) ... Read more
Disability in under-resourced areas in the Western Cape, South Africa : a descriptive analytical study

Author: Maart, Soraya Date: 2015 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 ... Read more
Early warning scoring systems versus standard observations charts for wards in South Africa: a cluster randomized controlled trial

Author: Kyriacos, Una ; Jelsma, Jennifer ; James, Michael ; Jordan, Sue Date: 20 Mar 2015 Background: On South African public hospital wards, observation charts do not incorporate early warning scoring (EWS) systems to inform nurses when to summon assistance. The aim of this trial was to test the impact of a new chart incorporating ... Read more c b
The effect of a hamstring contract-relax-agonist-contract intervention on sprint and agility performance in moderately active males

Author: Vadachalan,Timothy Date: 2012 Background: The demands of modern day sport require athletes to reach their optimal sporting performance. Flexibility is an important component of exercise performance. The high incidence of hamstring strain injuries in various sporting codes ... Read more
The effect of functional electrical stimulation on abdominal muscle strength and gross motor function in children with cerebral palsy a randomised control trial

Author: Joffe, Jessica Robyn Date: 2014 Includes abstract. Includes bibliographical references. Read more
The effect of the functional stimulation of the abdominal muscles on functional activity in patients with stroke: a feasiblity [sic] study

Author: Moosajie, Crystal Date: 2012 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 ... Read more
The effect of the Nintendo Wii Fit on the balance control and gross motor function of children with spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy

Author: Pronk, Marieke Daniela Date: 2010 Background: Balance and postural control are an integral part of gross motor function in activities of daily living. Studies have shown that children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy have poor directional specificity as well as problems with ... Read more
The effects of supervised versus non-supervised Pilates mat exercises on non-specific chronic low back pain

Author: Chemaly, Catherine Date: 2014 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 ... Read more
An evaluation of psychometric properties of caregiver burden outcome measures used in caregivers of children with cerebral palsy: a systematic review protocol

Author: Dambi, Jermaine M ; Jelsma, Jennifer ; Mlambo, Tecla ; Chiwaridzo, Matthew ; Dangarembizi-Munambah, Nyaradzai ; Corten, Lieselotte Date: 09 Mar 2016 Background: Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common, life-long paediatric disability. Taking care of a child with CP often results in caregiver burden/strain in the long run. As caregivers play an essential role in the rehabilitation of these ... Read more c b

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