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Sobantu NA, Tshabalala MD, Chetty V. Exploring the collaborative care of patients with pelvic fractures in Tshwane, South Africa. S Afr Fam Pract (2004) 2023; 65:e1-e9. [PMID: 37265140 DOI: 10.4102/safp.v65i1.5705] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2022] [Revised: 03/15/2023] [Accepted: 03/16/2023] [Indexed: 06/03/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Pelvic fractures are complex injuries that lead to long-term disabilities and poor health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Even though pelvic fractures are known to be challenging to manage, there is limited information on guidelines and protocols to ensure that patients receive comprehensive and collaborative healthcare. METHODS A qualitative descriptive phenomenological approach was utilised to explore current practices and innovations of healthcare professionals (HPs) in Tshwane academic hospitals in the collaborative management and rehabilitation of patients with pelvic fractures, using semi-structured interviews. Thematic analysis was used to analyse data. RESULTS Six overarching themes were identified from the interviews with HPs: The biopsychosocial lens of the patient, limitations in approaches to care, contextual impediments to care, the team challenge; the biopsychosocial aspects of care and forging forward to improve care. CONCLUSION A multidisciplinary approach is encouraged for the comprehensive management of pelvic fractures. However, a poor understanding of roles and poor referral structures challenge this approach. Further barriers to caring include staff shortages and limited resources. Healthcare professionals recommended interprofessional education and collaborative practice, student training and using standardised outcome measurement tools to improve care for patients with pelvic fractures.Contribution: This study lays a foundation to initiate conversations about the development of an interprofessional model of care for patients with pelvic fractures. Findings might inform health policies on the management of pelvic fractures. Healthcare professionals might apply strategies that enhance the quality of healthcare provided. Patients with pelvic fractures might receive quality interprofessional healthcare that promotes quality of life, post pelvic fractures.
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- Ntombenkosi A Sobantu
- Department of Physiotherapy, School of Health Care Sciences, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Pretoria, South Africa; and, Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban.
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Kalu M, Okoh A, Okeke C, Anieto E, Ibekaku M, Abaraogu U. Qualitative research in physiotherapy: A systematic mapping review of 20 years literature from sub-Saharan Africa. Physiother Theory Pract 2023; 39:704-726. [PMID: 35098872 DOI: 10.1080/09593985.2022.2028952] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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STUDY AIM To summarize the current state and quality of qualitative research conducted by physiotherapists in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). METHODS We systematically searched multiple databases from 2000 to December 2020 and included peer-reviewed qualitative studies conducted by physiotherapists in SSA countries. Two reviewers independently screened citations, extracted data, and assessed the quality of the included studies using the 45-items checklist by Lundgren, and colleagues. Conventional content analysis was employed to create physiotherapy subject areas from the included studies. RESULTS We included 114 studies, a majority of 84 (74%) conducted in South Africa. Included studies were categorized into five subject areas: sports (n = 2), disability (n = 16), professional practice (n = 24), education and training (n = 36), and care provision (n = 36). We rated 74 (65%), 29 (25%), and 11 (10%) of the included research as low reporting quality, moderate- and high reporting quality, respectively. There was a significant lack of reporting on researchers' team characteristics, reflexivity, and member checking. CONCLUSION We conclude that the reporting of published qualitative studies in SSA shows variable quality, albeit mostly low, focused mainly on care provision, education, and training. Physiotherapy-researchers are encouraged to report reflexive practice and member checking when conducting qualitative research.
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- Michael Kalu
- School of Rehabilitation Science, McMaster University, 1400 Main Street West Institute for Applied Health Sciences (IAHS) Building, L8S 1C7 Hamilton, ON Canada
- Emerging Researchers and Professionals in Ageing-African Network, Nigeria
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- Emerging Researchers and Professionals in Ageing-African Network, Nigeria
- Faculty of Health Science, McMaster University, 1200 Main Street West, L8N 3Z5, Hamilton ON, Canada
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- Emerging Researchers and Professionals in Ageing-African Network, Nigeria
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- Emerging Researchers and Professionals in Ageing-African Network, Nigeria
- Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Cape Town, 7700 Rondesbosh, Cape Town, South Africa
- Medical Rehabilitation Department, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka Nigeria
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- Emerging Researchers and Professionals in Ageing-African Network, Nigeria
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- Physiotherapy and Paramedicine School of Health and Life Sciences Glasgow Caledonian University, Cowcaddens Road, GA 0BA Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
- Department of Medical Rehabilitation, College of Medicine, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus, Nigeria
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Nweke MC, Okemuo AJ, Uduonu EM, Ugwu PI, Nwachukwu C, Mshunqane N. Meta-analysis of factors affecting prevalence estimates of HIV-associated neurocognitive disorder in sub-Saharan Africa. S AFR J SCI 2021. [DOI: 10.17159/sajs.2021/8575] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Successful treatment of HIV with anti-retroviral therapy (ART) is resulting in more people living with HIV-associated neurocognitive disorder (HAND). In sub-Saharan Africa, this calls for strategic planning and judicious allocation of scarce resources, which requires an accurate estimate of the prevalence of HAND. Estimates of the prevalence of HAND in sub-Saharan Africa vary greatly, between 18.8% and 88.3%. This variability may be explained by factors such as different diagnostic approach, neuromedical examination, ART status, sampling method, substance abuse, assessors’ qualification, depression and outcome measure. Different methods of diagnosing HAND, different outcome measures and non-random sampling techniques make it almost impossible to accurately estimate the prevalence of HAND in sub- Saharan Africa, often resulting in overestimation of the burden of disease. Consumers of health research should consider certain study characteristics and exercise appropriate caution when interpreting burden of disease in sub-Saharan Africa, especially when pursuing policy shift. Underestimating the prevalence of HAND will certainly affect the capacity and speed of containment, while overestimating will draw unnecessary attention and result in the misallocation of scarce resources.
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- Martins C. Nweke
- Department of Physiotherapy, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa
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- Department of Medical Rehabilitation, University of Nigeria, Enugu, Nigeria
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- Department of Medical Rehabilitation, University of Nigeria, Enugu, Nigeria
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- Department of Physiotherapy, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa
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Olaboye LA, Maddocks S, Hanass-Hancock J, Chetty V. HIV-related disability and rehabilitation: perception of health care workers. AJAR-AFRICAN JOURNAL OF AIDS RESEARCH 2020; 19:263-268. [PMID: 33119455 DOI: 10.2989/16085906.2020.1812678] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Background: Health care workers play an integral role in the rehabilitation and care of people living with HIV who face multiple impairments and often disabilities. The aim of the article was to understand the perceptions and attitudes of health care workers towards caring for people living with HIV, and experiencing disability. Methods: Fifteen health care workers offering care to people living with HIV were interviewed using a semi-structured guide. These health care workers included doctors, a social worker, a pharmacist, a dietician, an occupational therapist, a physiotherapist, and nurses and HIV couPnsellors who were employed at a public health care facility in KwaZulu-Natal. Data from the interviews were transcribed and analysed using conventional content analysis. Results: Four themes emerged from semi-structured interviews with the health care workers: a holistic disability framework, a multidisciplinary team dynamic, organisational barriers and recommendations by health care workers. Conclusion: Health care workers perceived a shift from a biomedical perspective of disability to a bio-psychosocial interpretation that is influenced by contextual and environmental barriers imposed by communities on people living with HIV. Barriers included stigmatisation that leads to attitudinal barriers and social exclusion of people living with HIV and experiencing disabilities within communities. Lack of resources, including of equipment, and a shortage of health care staff also posed barriers to the care offered to people living with HIV and experiencing disabilities. Participants agreed that improved communication in the multidisciplinary health care team, as well as continuing education and training, would enable health care workers to offer improved, integrated care to people living with HIV who experience disabilities.
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- Lanre Ayodele Olaboye
- Physiotherapy, School of Health Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa
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- Physiotherapy, School of Health Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa
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- Physiotherapy, School of Health Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa
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- Physiotherapy, School of Health Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa
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A Rehabilitation Framework for Children Living With HIV in South Africa: Reaching Consensus for a Resource-Poor Community. J Assoc Nurses AIDS Care 2020; 31:228-240. [PMID: 31764208 DOI: 10.1097/jnc.0000000000000148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Although rehabilitation frameworks for adults living with HIV are developing steadily, interventions to ensure the integration of rehabilitation into the routine care of children living with HIV-related disabilities lags. We sought to explore perceptions of, and gain expert consensus on, a rehabilitation framework for children living with HIV. Experts in HIV pediatric care in South Africa engaged in a Delphi survey, based on findings from a context-specific rehabilitation framework for adults. Consensus was determined by an a priori threshold of 80% agreement and an interquartile range of 1 or lower on criteria to be included as essential or useful in the framework. Experts agreed that enhancing access to patient-centered care through decentralization and training of health care and community care workers in the use of disability screening tools at each point of care needed to be included in the framework. Strengthening multiprofessional team collaboration was also seen as fundamental.
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Yakasai AM, Maharaj SS, Kaka B, Danazumi MS. Does exercise program of endurance and strength improve health-related quality of life in persons living with HIV-related distal symmetrical polyneuropathy? A randomized controlled trial. Qual Life Res 2020; 29:2383-2393. [PMID: 32306301 DOI: 10.1007/s11136-020-02500-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/04/2020] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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BACKGROUND The most common HIV neurological comorbidity, Distal Symmetrical Peripheral Neuropathy (DSPN), is characterized by severe symptoms and reduced quality of life. Exercise has consistently been mentioned as one of the non-pharmacological therapies for the rehabilitation of individuals with HIV, but little is known about an exercise program to recommend to people living with HIV (PLWHIV)-related DSPN. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of aerobic (AE) or progressive resisted exercise (PRE) on quality of life (QOL) in a person living with HIV-related DSPN. METHOD A randomized controlled trial was conducted with 136 persons living with HIV-related Neuropathy, including 6 domains of QOL within WHOQOL-BREF, 45 in the AE (used ergometer), 44 in the PRE (used quadriceps bench), and 47 in the control group (CG). The outcome measures (QOL) data were analyzed using the inferential statistic of Friedman for within-group with post hoc analysis of Wilcoxon signed Test. A Kruskal-Wallis test was carried out for between-groups with post hoc analysis of Mann-Whitney to find where significant differences exist. RESULTS The results indicated significant differences within experimental groups in all six domains p < 0.05. Similarly, the result indicated significant differences within the CG in Physical, level of independence, and Spirituality/Religions domains (p = 0.002, p = 0.035, p = 0.006). However, the results indicated significant differences between experimental groups and CG. CONCLUSION These findings indicated that strength and endurance exercise of moderate intensity have a positive effect on QOL in PLWHIV-related DSPN. Clinical trial No. http://apps.who.int/trialsearch/default.aspx (PACTR201707002173240).
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- Abdulsalam Mohammed Yakasai
- Department of Physiotherapy, College of Health Science, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Westville Campus, Durban, South Africa. .,Medical Rehabilitation Therapists Board of Nigeria, Federal Government Secretariat Complex, rooms 738-741, Kano Zonal Office, Kano, Nigeria.
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- Department of Physiotherapy, College of Health Science, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Westville Campus, Durban, South Africa
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- Department of Physiotherapy, College of Health Science, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Westville Campus, Durban, South Africa.,Department of Physiotherapy, College of Allied Health Sciences, Bayero University, kano, Nigeria
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- Department of Physiotherapy, College of Allied Health Sciences, Bayero University, kano, Nigeria.,Deaprtment of Physiotherapy, Federal Medical Center, Nguru, Nigeria
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Pinto RM, Choi CJ, Wall MM. Developing a Scale to Measure Interprofessional Collaboration in HIV Prevention and Care: Implications for Research on Patient Access and Retention in the HIV Continuum of Care. AIDS EDUCATION AND PREVENTION : OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR AIDS EDUCATION 2020; 32:36-50. [PMID: 32073308 DOI: 10.1521/aeap.2020.32.1.36] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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To adapt and validate a scale for measuring interprofessional collaboration in HIV prevention and care (IPC-HIV), primary survey data were collected (2012-2017) from 577 HIV service providers in 60 organizations in New York, New Jersey, and Michigan. Cross-sectional training data were used to develop the IPC-HIV scale. The model was validated by fitting the five-factor confirmatory factor-analysis model to a 30-item set. The scale measures five domains with reliable alpha coefficients: Interdependence, Professional Activities, Flexibility, Collective Ownership, and Reflection on Process. Correlations between subscales were significant (p < .05). The strongest correlation was between Reflection on Process and Collective Ownership subscale scores. Mean scores ranged lfrom 4.070 to 4.880, with the highest score for Flexibility across all locations. IPC-HIV is valid and reliable among HIV-prevention and care workers, and is recommended for examining the effect of IPC on patient access to HIV testing and primary care.
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- Rogério M Pinto
- School of Social Work, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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- Division of Biostatistics, New York State Psychiatric Institute, New York, New York
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- Division of Biostatistics in Psychiatry, New York State Psychiatric Institute
- Division of Biostatistics, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University, New York, New York
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Pinto RM, Witte SS, Filippone P, Choi CJ, Wall M. Interprofessional Collaboration and On-the-Job Training Improve Access to HIV Testing, HIV Primary Care, and Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP). AIDS EDUCATION AND PREVENTION : OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR AIDS EDUCATION 2018; 30:474-489. [PMID: 30966764 PMCID: PMC6460934 DOI: 10.1521/aeap.2018.30.6.474] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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The HIV Continuum of Care is a global priority, yet vulnerable patients face access/retention challenges. Research is missing on the role social and public health service providers can play to help these patients. Using structural equation modeling, we examined the effects of interprofessional collaboration (IPC) and on-the-job training on the frequency of linkages to HIV testing, HIV primary care, and on pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) psychoeducation. The sample included 285 New York City providers of social and public health services from 34 agencies. Forty-eight percent of providers had not offered PrEP psychoeducation and linked fewer than five patients to HIV testing and primary care per week. However, in multivariate analysis higher IPC was associated with more linkages and frequent psychoeducation. After adjusting for IPC, linkage training was associated with more frequent services. The influence of specific factors highlights areas for interventions and policies to improve access to the HIV Continuum of Care.
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- Rogério M Pinto
- University of Michigan School of Social Work, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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- Columbia University School of Social Work, New York, New York
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- Columbia University School of Social Work, New York, New York
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Maddocks S, Cobbing S. Patients' Experiences of and Perspectives on Phase 1 Cardiac Rehabilitation after Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery. Physiother Can 2017; 69:333-340. [PMID: 30369701 DOI: 10.3138/ptc.2016-39gh] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Purpose: This study explored and described patients' experiences and perceptions of phase 1 cardiac rehabilitation (CR) after a coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) at a public hospital in the province of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. CR is recognized around the world as an effective means of preventing disability and prolonging life in post-CABG patients. Despite this, participation in CR is low. Furthermore, little is known about patients' perceptions of CR programmes in South Africa. Method: We used a descriptive qualitative study design to study nine purposively selected participants (mean age 56 y) who had received only individualized CR post-CABG or individualized CR in combination with group CR exercise. The participants were organized into focus groups of attenders and non-attenders of the group CR exercise classes. The four attenders were all men, and the non-attenders were three men and two women. Interviews were transcribed verbatim and subjected to thematic analysis. Results: The three main themes that emerged were communication challenges between health care professionals and patients, the patients' experience of physiotherapy, and their recommendations for service delivery. Conclusion: Patients' perceptions of the current delivery of phase 1 CR in this study setting emphasized that improvements need to be made in the areas of patient-centred care, equality of access to programmes, and appropriateness of programme content. The results appear to indicate that patients have a limited awareness of and participation in in-patient and outpatient CR programmes. Research into improving the design of CR programmes in South Africa is required, in consultation with patients and the multidisciplinary health care team.
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- Stacy Maddocks
- Department of Physiotherapy, School of Health Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal (Westville Campus), Durban, South Africa
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- Department of Physiotherapy, School of Health Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal (Westville Campus), Durban, South Africa
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Chetty V, Hanass-Hancock J. A rehabilitation model as key to comprehensive care in the era of HIV as a chronic disease in South Africa. AIDS Care 2016; 28 Suppl 1:132-9. [PMID: 27002771 PMCID: PMC4828600 DOI: 10.1080/09540121.2016.1146204] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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In the era of widespread access to antiretroviral therapy, people living with HIV survive; however, this comes with new experiences of comorbidities and HIV-related disability posing new challenges to rehabilitation professionals and an already fragile health system in Southern Africa. Public health approaches to HIV need to include not only prevention, treatment and support but also rehabilitation. While some well-resourced countries have developed rehabilitation approaches for HIV, resource-poor settings of Southern Africa lack a model of care that includes rehabilitation approaches providing accessible and comprehensive care for people living with HIV. In this study, a learning in action approach was used to conceptualize a comprehensive model of care that addresses HIV-related disability and a feasible rehabilitation framework for resource-poor settings. The study used qualitative methods in the form of a focus group discussion with thirty participants including people living with HIV, the multidisciplinary healthcare team and community outreach partners at a semi-rural health facility in South Africa. The discussion focused on barriers and enablers of access to rehabilitation. Participants identified barriers at various levels, including transport, physical access, financial constraints and poor multi-stakeholder team interaction. The results of the group discussions informed the design of an inclusive model of HIV care. This model was further informed by established integrated rehabilitation models. Participants emphasized that objectives need to respond to policy, improve access to patient-centered care and maintain a multidisciplinary team approach. They proposed that guiding principles should include efficient communication, collaboration of all stakeholders and leadership in teams to enable staff to implement the model. Training of professional staff and lay personnel within task-shifting approaches was seen as an essential enabler to implementation. The health facility as well as outreach services such as intermediate clinics, home-based care, outreach and community-based rehabilitation was identified as important structures for potential rehabilitation interventions.
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- Verusia Chetty
- a Discipline of Physiotherapy, School of Health Sciences , University of KwaZulu-Natal , Durban , South Africa
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Dunpath T, Chetty V, Van Der Reyden D. Acute burns of the hands - physiotherapy perspective. Afr Health Sci 2016; 16:266-75. [PMID: 27358641 DOI: 10.4314/ahs.v16i1.35] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Acute burns of the hands are complex and may impact on various aspects of a person's life. Physiotherapy rehabilitation and restoration of hand function is critical for the patient's independence and re-integration into society. PURPOSE This study aimed to explore the perceptions and experiences of physiotherapists in the management of patients with their hand burn injuries. METHOD Five focus groups consisting of physiotherapists and physiotherapy assistants working with burn injured patients from each of the five selected public hospitals in KwaZulu-Natal were recruited. An explorative qualitative approach was adopted. RESULTS Physiotherapists emphasised that the acute management of the hand was trivialised due to a primary focus on the survival of the burn sufferer. Therapists identified several factors that determined the patients' level of participation and motivation in therapy one of which was the procedural pain experienced. The role of the therapists' within the rehabilitation framework was found to be critical to their recovery however there appeared to be a breakdown in the collaboration and communication among health care professionals to the detriment of effective intervention. CONCLUSION A multidisciplinary team approach is the foundation in the management of acute burn injuries and during the trajectory of the trauma care continuum.
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Steyl T, Shayo FT. The role of physiotherapy in the treatment of HIV-related sensory neuropathy: The perceptions and referral practices of physicians. SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSIOTHERAPY 2015; 71:286. [PMID: 30135881 PMCID: PMC6093136 DOI: 10.4102/sajp.v71i1.286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2015] [Accepted: 09/29/2015] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND HIV-related peripheral neuropathies are among the most prevalent chronic neurological disorders affecting persons living with HIV and AIDS. In order to improve the physical function and quality of life of those affected by the disease, a holistic or multidisciplinary approach, including physiotherapy, has been suggested for the management of neuropathic pain. AIM The aim of this study was to explore the physicians' perceptions regarding the role of physiotherapy in the management of patients with HIV-sensory neuropathy (HIV-SN) and their referral practices in Tanzania. METHODS A qualitative study design incorporating purposive sampling was employed in the study. A total of 10 physicians from a hospital in Tanzania agreed to participate in in-depth interviews. RESULTS Physicians had poor perceptions of the role of physiotherapy in the management of patients with HIV-SN. Their inadequate knowledge of the role of physiotherapy and the limited number of physiotherapists employed negatively influenced their referral of patients with HIV-SN for physiotherapy. CONCLUSION In Tanzania, referral for physiotherapy is still dependent on medical doctors. Inter-professional learning is imperative for minimising the stereotypes that may exist across professions, hence the need to improve awareness of specific roles in patient management. This could improve knowledge of the role of other professionals in the management and rehabilitation of affected patients and consequently improve perceptions and facilitate referrals of patients with HIV-SN for more integrated care.
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- Tania Steyl
- Department of Physiotherapy, University of the Western Cape, South Africa
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- Department of Physiotherapy, University of the Western Cape, South Africa
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Chetty V, Hanass-Hancock J, Myezwa H. Expert Consensus on the Rehabilitation Framework Guiding a Model of Care for People Living With HIV in a South African Setting. J Assoc Nurses AIDS Care 2015; 27:77-88. [PMID: 26585032 DOI: 10.1016/j.jana.2015.10.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2015] [Accepted: 10/23/2015] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Disabilities and treatments related to HIV are a focus for rehabilitation professionals in HIV-endemic countries, yet these countries lack guidance to integrate rehabilitation into a model of care for people living with HIV. We asked HIV and rehabilitation experts in South Africa to engage in a modified Delphi survey based on findings from (a) an enquiry into stakeholder perspectives of a context-specific rehabilitation framework at a semi-rural setting and (b) an analysis of international models of care-guiding rehabilitation. Consensus was determined by an a priori threshold of 70% of agreement and interquartile range (≤ 1 on criterion) to be included as essential or useful in the model of care framework. Experts agreed that improving access to care, optimal communication between stakeholders, education and training for health care workers, and home-based rehabilitation were essential for the model. Furthermore, task shifting and evidence-based practice were seen as fundamental for optimal care.
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Chetty V, Hanass-Hancock J. The need for a Rehabilitation Model to address the disparities of public healthcare for people living with HIV in South Africa. Afr J Disabil 2015; 4:137. [PMID: 28730023 PMCID: PMC5433471 DOI: 10.4102/ajod.v4i1.137] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/06/2014] [Accepted: 02/16/2015] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Rehabilitation in the context of HIV management in Africa is still a neglected field which holds great promise for the improvement of the quality of life as well as integration of people living with HIV back into their communities and homes. However, rehabilitation has not been incorporated into HIV care despite the fact that a large number of people living with HIV experience disability. The dearth of literature and lack of models of care to roll out rehabilitation for people living with HIV in Africa are astounding. Well-resourced countries have emerging approaches on the management of disability in the context of HIV. However, epidemic countries are still lacking such an approach neglecting the devastating effects of disability on individual livelihoods and antiretroviral treatment adherence. Thus, rehabilitation needs to be integrated into the response to HIV. This article advocates for the development and implementation of a model of care to guide rehabilitation of people living with HIV in South Africa.
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- Verusia Chetty
- Discipline of Physiotherapy, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
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- Health Economics and HIV and AIDS Research Division, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
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Verusia C, Tanuja D, Simira M, Sarisha M, Varuna S, Ursula K, Thalente N. Satisfaction and adherence of patients with amputations to physiotherapy service at public hospitals in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Afr Health Sci 2015; 15:450-6. [PMID: 26124791 DOI: 10.4314/ahs.v15i2.19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Individuals who have undergone a lower limb amputation require comprehensive rehabilitation from the multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal treatment outcomes and social integration. Physiotherapists play a pivotal role within the multidisciplinary team and offer patients physical and psychosocial rehabilitative care. Determining patients' satisfaction levels and exploring factors affecting adherence to physiotherapy interventions can inform practice and improve service delivery of rehabilitation within resource poor settings such as South Africa. OBJECTIVES To determine the level of satisfaction with physiotherapy services rendered to acute and sub-acute in-patients with lower limb amputations and to explore factors affecting adherence to physiotherapy intervention. METHODS A prospective survey of 35 patients with lower limb amputations from four public hospitals in South Africa was undertaken. A modified version of the Hampstead rehabilitation centre patient satisfaction questionnaire was utilised. RESULTS Majority of participants were satisfied with the physiotherapy services whilst a few reported dissatisfaction. Three themes emerged whilst exploring the patients' experience relating to adherence to physiotherapy programmes. Themes included service delivery, patient-therapist interaction and participation barriers and facilitators. CONCLUSION Recommendations aimed to improve quality of care and healthcare outcomes thereby enhancing the participants' adherence to the physiotherapy programme.
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- Chetty Verusia
- Physiotherapy Department, Westville, UKZN, Private Bag X54001, Durban, 4000
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- Physiotherapy Department, Westville, UKZN, Private Bag X54001, Durban, 4000
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- Physiotherapy Department, Westville, UKZN, Private Bag X54001, Durban, 4000
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- Physiotherapy Department, Westville, UKZN, Private Bag X54001, Durban, 4000
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- Physiotherapy Department, Westville, UKZN, Private Bag X54001, Durban, 4000
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- Physiotherapy Department, Westville, UKZN, Private Bag X54001, Durban, 4000
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- Physiotherapy Department, Westville, UKZN, Private Bag X54001, Durban, 4000
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Zamanzadeh V, Irajpour A, Valizadeh L, Shohani M. The meaning of collaboration, from the perspective of Iranian nurses: a qualitative study. ScientificWorldJournal 2014; 2014:785942. [PMID: 25587572 PMCID: PMC4281400 DOI: 10.1155/2014/785942] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2014] [Revised: 10/18/2014] [Accepted: 11/30/2014] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Interdisciplinary collaboration among nurses is a complex and multifaceted process, an essential element in nursing, which is crucial to maintain an efficient, safe, and viable medical setting. The aim of this study was to explore the meaning of concept of collaboration through conducting a qualitative research approach. METHOD The present study is qualitatively conducted in a content analysis approach. The data collection process included 18 unstructured and in-depth interviews with nurses during 2012-2013 in educational medical centers of west and northwest of Iran. A purposive sampling method was used. All the interviews were recorded, transcribed, and finally analyzed using a qualitative content analysis with a conventional method. RESULT Categories obtained from analysis of the data to explain the meaning of collaboration consist of (i) prerequisites of collaboration, (ii) actualization of collaboration, and (iii) achievement of a common goal. CONCLUSION The results of the present study ended in the discovery of meaning of collaboration that confirm results of other related studies, hence clarifying and disambiguating the concept under study. These results also contribute to the development of collaboration theories and the relevant measurement tools.
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- V. Zamanzadeh
- Department of Medical and Surgical Nursing, Nursing and Midwifery School, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz 5138947977, Iran
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- Social Determinants of Health Research Centre, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan 8174673461, Iran
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- Department of Pediatrics, Nursing and Midwifery School, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz 5138947977, Iran
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Nursing, Nursing and Midwifery School, Student Research Committee, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz 5138947977, Iran
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Maharaj SS. Mandatory continuing professional development in South Africa: Rehabilitation therapists' perspective. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF THERAPY AND REHABILITATION 2013. [DOI: 10.12968/ijtr.2013.20.7.343] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Aims: In 2007, Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) introduced mandatory continuing professional development (CPD), which enables therapists to acquire new knowledge and skills to improve patient care. To remain registered, therapists must meet CPD standards by formal HPCSA audits; however, latest figures revealed a compliance rate of 35% due to non-attendance of CPD activities. This study reviewed the experiences of therapists to identify barriers and obtain suggestions to improve attendance. Methodology: This cross-sectional descriptive study used a questionnaire with closed and open questions to explore the aims from a sample of 138 rehabilitation therapists, comprising speech and language therapists (9%), occupational therapists (21%) and physiotherapists (70%), attending an ethics workshop. Results: Eighty five (62%) supported CPD and 97 (71%) supported compulsory ethics. Short 1 to 3 day courses, mini-congresses and journal club activities were the most frequently-attended events. Barriers to CPD were: time, cost of courses, cost of travel due to geographical distance, staff shortages, lack of employee support, and multi-disciplinary or inappropriate courses. Suggestions for improving attendance were: introducing state subsidised and corporate sponsorships, increased in-service journal club activities, tele- and video-conferences, on-line presentations, and profession-specific courses. Conclusion: Therapists support mandatory CPD, but stakeholders must take cognisance of the barriers and suggestions to improve CPD attendance and compliance.
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