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Showing 1 to 14 of 14 for “"South African healthcare system"”.
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Technologically-assisted interventions in neurological and psychological applied disciplines in South Africa : a scoping review
… are evolving modern tools in the field of healthcare that have had international success in the treatment of pervasive psychological disorders. They have also been used successfully as an adjunct to traditional medical procedures and as an aid to facilitating patient rehabilitation. …
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Perceptions of health-related quality of life among adults living with sickle cell disease in Cape Town, South Africa
… is endemic and specifically in Sub-Saharan African (SSA) region from where a number of migrants flee to South Africa. This has resulted in increased numbers of SCD patients in the South African healthcare system requiring holistic treatment and care, and ultimately improvement of their …
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Transexual woman on the journey of sexual re-alignment in a hetero-normative healthcare system in the Western Cape
… their transgender-related health needs in the healthcare system. The overarching question asked in this research was: What are the lived experiences, and meaning of these experiences, for transsexual women during the sexual-realignment process when negotiating health care for their …
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Inter-facility transfers in the Cape Town Metropole by the Western Cape Government Emergency Medical Service: A retrospective, descriptive study
Background The South African health service is built upon a three-tier system, with the result that interfacility transfers (IFTs) are a cornerstone of a functional health ecosystem. Patients are transferred between facilities until their needs are met by the level of care provided. The Western …
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Informing BPM practice in Emergency Units of South African hospitals for improved patient flow
Globally, higher healthcare demand strains existing systems, already overburdened by a lack of resources and funding while longer life expectancy and increased disease burden force higher patient loads. A majority of the South African population is medically uninsured and therefore depend on …
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The subjective experiences of students who withdraw from a directed masters programme in psychology at a historically disadvantaged university : a case study
… disorders place a great burden on the South African healthcare system. This burden is compounded by the shortage of integral human resources such as mental health care staff. Directed Masters programmes in Psychology can address this shortage as it is the practicing degree to qualify as …
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Burden and causes of ongoing paediatric infectious disease morbidity and mortality in the Western Cape Province of South Africa
… per 1,000 live births by 2030. Improvements in healthcare access, nutrition, vaccinations, and socioeconomic conditions have been key drivers of this observed reduction, but infectious diseases such as lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs) including pneumonia, diarrhoea, and malaria …
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The surgical management and prevention of laparoscopic cholecystectomy associated bile duct injuries
… in both the private and public health sectors in South Africa, there is a paucity of data on the incidence of BDI. In the only study to date reporting the frequency of BDI in South Africa, a single centre incidence of 1.2% was documented over an 18-month period, which is significantly higher than …
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An analysis of the partial feasibility of a novel cardiac exercise rehabilitation programme for patients suffering from cardiovascular disease
… for cardiovascular disease (CVD) rehabilitation. South Africans are facing a growing epidemic of CVD, which has major implications for healthcare services and has placed increasing strain on the already grabbling South African healthcare system. Cost-effective primary and secondary prevention and …
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Investigating staff morale and Batho Pele compliance of public oral healthcare professionals
Since the introduction of democracy in 1994, South Africa has made remarkable progress in transformational healthcare in an attempt to provide redress for those affected by the previous apartheid policies. A primary healthcare approach was adopted built on a framework of quality, accessible and …
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Occupational therapy for children with severe cerebral palsy in government healthcare facilities in the Western Cape: an overview of current services
… These notions place pressure on the strained South African healthcare system, where human and physical resources, as well as contextually-relevant evidence for practice, are limited. The aim of this research was, therefore, to obtain a baseline description of the occupational therapy services …
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VAT on medical supplies in South Africa: A critical analysis of whether the VATCOM's argument to standard rate medical supplies in 1991 still holds true
… and valid given the developments within the South African economy since 1991, when VAT was first introduced in South Africa. Furthermore, this paper seeks to identify alternative VAT consequences that could be utilised if it is considered that the existing VAT consequences on medical care …
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The development of a framework to guide and support the implementation of ICT solutions for community health workers in resource-constrained settings within the South African context
… realise universal health care coverage (UHC). In South Africa, the longstanding impact of CHWs predates the establishment of post-democratic governmental structures, with recognition of their auxiliary role to bridge underserved communities with the healthcare system. While they are conceptually …
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Supporting the integration of refugee and asylum-seeking health professionals into the South African Health System
… accessing employment in health professions in South Africa. Despite South Africa's progressive legal framework, practical pathways for qualification recognition and professional inclusion remain fragmented and exclusionary. While much of the literature focuses on low-skilled labour market …