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An evaluation of the criteria and procedures used for selection of occupational therapy students at South African universities.
(1997)
The existing selection criteria and procedures applied at universities training occupational
therapists in South Africa are not meeting the country's need for selecting students who
adequately fulfill the demographic mix ...
The influence of an abductor pollicis longus strengthening program on the symptoms experienced by elderly females presenting with early stage osteoarthritis of the 1st carpo-metacarpal joint : a pilot study for an experimental pre-test/post-test design.
(2014)
Introduction: Elderly females are predominantly left impaired by the degenerative impact which osteoarthritis has on the 1st CMC joint. Research supports the successful implementation of early stage conservative management.
Aim: ...
Preparedness of graduates in occupational therapy for clinical practice : perceptions of students and supervisors in a KwaZulu-Natal case study.
(2013)
Background: Investigating the development of competent occupational therapists through an academic programme and fieldwork placement is an emerging field in South African occupational therapy research. It is an essential ...
An investigation to establish the flexor tendon rehabilitation protocol use amongst Occupational Therapists in South Africa.
(2012)
The aim of this study was to investigate which protocols Occupational Therapists (OT’s) use when rehabilitating clients after flexor tendon repairs, and to investigate the therapist’s knowledge regarding these protocols, ...
Exploring occupational therapy intervention for young children with autism spectrum disorder in South Africa.
(2013)
Occupational Therapy is amongst the top three interventions sought for young
children with ASD in South Africa. Due to scarce local research on OT for ASD, this
study explored the nature as well as perceptions of OTs on ...
Substance abuse and rural realities : experiences and perceptions of service providers in northern KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
(2014)
Substance abuse is recognized as a worldwide problem and in South Africa contributes to
significant morbidity and mortality. However, there appears to be concerns in the service delivery especially
in rural areas. This ...
Addressing spirituality in group therapy : a qualitative study at a shelter for abused and vulnerable Muslim women in Durban, South African.
(2016)
Spirituality has gained recognition as a vital factor in mental healthcare, and has been applied to major occupational therapy models. However, its clinical application is limited universally, to the possible detriment of ...
An exploration of albino identity amongst groups of teenaged girls at a special school in KwaZulu-Natal, South African.
(2015)
A qualitative study probing Albino Identity amongst groups of teenaged girls at a special school in order to find out if a group identity based in Albinism exists. An exploratory research design allowed the researcher to ...
Current trends in splinting the hand for children with neurological impairments.
(2015)
Aim: The study aimed to explore the current splinting practises as used as a
method of intervention for improving hand function in children with neurological
impairments within the South African context.
Methodology: A ...
Electronic device use and fine motor dexterity and handwriting in grade 2 elementary school children.
(2015)
Aim: The study aimed to investigate whether a correlation exists in the electronic device
usage and fine motor dexterity and handwriting in Grade 2 elementary male and female
children.
Methodology: A quantitative, ...