Search Results - Conran Joseph
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Health status and disability in persons with spinal cord injuries in South Africa and Kenya
Published 2024-09-01Get full textBackground: There is a lack of understanding regarding the nature of disabilities and functioning limitations associated with spinal cord injuries (SCI) in developing economies given limited healthcare resources. Aim: Our purpose was to assess and compare SCI-related disability among individuals wi...
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Physical activity of community-dwelling adults with traumatic spinal cord injuries in the Cape Metropole
Published 2025-06-01Get full textBackground: Physical activity (PA) is an important indicator for disease prevention in adults with spinal cord injuries (SCIs). Regular PA can improve functioning, community reintegration, economic participation and overall well-being. Objectives: Determine PA levels of community-dwelling adults wi...
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Stakeholders’ perspectives on community reintegration after spinal cord injury in South Africa
Published 2024-07-01Get full textBackground: Traumatic spinal cord injury (TSCI) profoundly impacts individuals, hindering their return to previous roles. Community reintegration (CR) is crucial and requires holistic engagement. Stakeholders’ perspectives shape outcomes and are vital in regions like South Africa with limited rehabi...
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Health systems and quality of life: The situation of South Africans with spinal cord injury
Published 2025-06-01Get full textBackground: Spinal cord injury (SCI) significantly impacts quality of life (QoL) through physical disabilities and reduced social participation. Objectives: This study compared health system indicators, social factors and self-reported QoL between individuals with SCI accessing public versus privat...
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