Search Results - "African journal of disability"

Inclusion, universal design and universal design for learning in higher education : South Africa and the United States by Ferguson, Britt T., McKenzie, Judith, Dalton, Elizabeth M., Lyner-Cleophas, Marcia

“…Around the world, institutions of higher education are recognising their responsibilities to achieve the full inclusion of individuals with differing needs…”
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The relationship between social support and participation in stroke : a systematic review by Elloker, Toughieda, Rhoda, Anthea J.

“…Background: The incidence of cerebrovascular accidents with its devastating effects on individuals is increasing. Post-stroke, restrictions in participation…”
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COVID-19, disability and the context of healthcare triage in South Africa: Notes in a time of pandemic by McKinney, Victor, Swartz, Leslie, McKinney, Emma Louise McKinney

“…During disasters, when resources and care are scarce, healthcare workers are required to make decisions and prioritise which patients receive life-saving…”
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Prevalence and levels of disability post road traffic orthopaedic injuries in Rwanda by Allen Ingabire, JC, Stewart, Aimee, Sagahutu, Jean Baptiste, Urimubenshi, Gerard, Bucyibaruta, Georges, Pilusa, Sonti, Uwakunda, Carine, Mugisha, Didace, Ingabire, Leontine, Tumusiime, David

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Qualitative process evaluation of a disability-inclusive ultra-poor graduation programme in Uganda by Mugeere, Anthony, Shakespeare, Tom, Carew, Mark T.

“…Background: There is a paucity of evidence regarding what works to help persons with disabilities escape the trap of poverty. To address extreme poverty among…”
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Rehabilitation, the disciplining of the body, and disability identity: Reflections from psychotherapy with disabled people by Watermeyer, Brian P.

“…Background: Recently, attention has been paid to how rehabilitation not only provides medical treatment and instrumental skills but also impacts psychological…”
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Disability research in African Network for Evidence-to-Action in Disability affiliated countries by Kahonde, Callista K., Mji, Gubela

“…Background: The African Network for Evidence-to-Action in Disability (AfriNEAD) is a leading role player in Africa promoting evidence-informed policies and…”
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Post stroke health-related quality of life, stroke severity and function: A longitudinal cohort study by Hartley, Tasneem, Burger, Marlette, Inglis-Jasiem, Gakeemah

“…Background: Health related quality of life (HRQoL) is a determinant of physical, social and emotional well-being post-stroke.Objectives: This study aimed to…”
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Parents of children with disabilities : a systematic review of parenting interventions and self-efficacy by Harty, Michal, Engel, Mark E., Hohlfeld, Ameer S.J.

“…Background: An increasing body of empirical evidence suggests that early intervention has positive outcomes for parents of children with neurodevelopmental…”
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Lived experiences of South African rehabilitation practitioners during coronavirus disease 2019 by Balton, Sadna, Pillay, Mershen, Armien, Rizqa, Vallabhjee, Annika L., Muller, Elani, Heywood, Mark J., van der Linde, Jeannie

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Mapping disability and climate change knowledge base in Scopus using bibliometric analysis by Makuyana, Tawanda, Dube, Kaitano

“…Background: Climate change and disability are rarely addressed by academic scholars within the spectrum of disabilities and as a single field of study…”
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School of Law, College of Law and Management Studies, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa Action for Children with Disabilities, Nairobi by Clark, Brigitte J., Holness, Willene A., Nyamadzawo, Ruth T., Moogi, Dennis

“…Background: The immediate implementation of early childhood education (ECE) for children with disabilities in South Africa and Kenya has been impeded by…”
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The profile of people undergoing lower limb amputations at Groote Schuur Hospital by Limakatso, Katleho, Tucker, Jenna, Banda, Lennie, Robertson, Cheyne, Parker, Romy

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Understanding the value of rehabilitation: Perspectives from South African Stakeholders by Maart, Rentia A., Ernstzen, Dawn V., Mji, Gubela, Morris, Linzette D.

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African families’ and caregivers’ experiences of raising a child with intellectual disability: A narrative synthesis of qualitative studies by Mkabile, Siyabulela, Garrun, Kathrine L., Shelton, Mary, Swartz, Leslie

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Social participation of individuals with spinal injury using wheelchairs in rural Tanzania after peer training and entrepreneurial skills training by Serres-Lafontaine, Annabelle de, Labbé, Delphine, Batcho, Charles S., Norris, Lucy, Best, Krista L.

“…Background Individuals with spinal cord injury (SCI) in less-resourced settings reported barriers to community integration, including inaccessible…”
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Barriers to and facilitators of employment of persons with disabilities in low- and middle-income countries: A scoping review by Morwane, Refilwe E., Dada, Shakila, Bornman, Juan

“…Background: Unemployment rates for persons with disabilities in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are high. This is despite the call to action by the…”
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Addressing unique challenges and crafting inclusive policies for Queer living with disabilities by Ikhile, Ikekhwa A., Mavhandu-Mudzusi, Azwihangwisi H., Sinegugu, Ndlovu

“…Background: This article addresses the intersectional challenges faced by Queer people living with disabilities (QPwD).Objectives: The article aims to…”
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‘I’m proud of my son with CP’: Cerebral palsy caregivers’ experiences, Gauteng province by Maronga-Feshete, Faith, Pilusa, Sonti, Dreyer, Abigail

“…Background: Caregivers of children with cerebral palsy (CP) are critical in the survival and well-being of their children. Despite the caregivers’ particularly…”
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