Publications by authors named "E Nizeyimana"
Objectives: To explore the perspectives of people with osteoarthritis (OA) on the use of digital technology into their rehabilitation program, including their awareness, views on accessibility, affordability and willingness to accept digital modalities for rehabilitation delivery.
Methods: A qualitative, descriptive design was conducted. Patients with OA who receive care at a public community rehabilitation centre in the Western Cape, South Africa were eligible to participants.
Prevalence of hepatitis B and C infection and linkage to care among patients with Non-Communicable Diseases in three rural Rwandan districts: a retrospective cross-sectional study.
BMC Infect Dis
February 2024
Article Synopsis
- Rwanda's Hepatitis C elimination campaign focused on mass screenings, but considering a "micro-elimination" strategy targeting specific groups, like non-communicable disease (NCD) patients, might be more effective.
- A study involving over 7,600 NCD patients revealed a 6.7% prevalence rate for Hepatitis C antibodies and 2.0% for Hepatitis B, with higher rates among older individuals, particularly those over 70 years.
- While many patients screened positive, only a small percentage were successfully linked to care, highlighting the need for improved identification and management strategies for those co-infected with Hepatitis C and NCDs.
Objective: To assess the readiness of healthcare institutions that serve as clinical platforms for Stellenbosch University' rehabilitation students, and to explore the opinions of rehabilitation professionals regarding the integration of telerehabilitation (TR) into service delivery and students clinical training.
Methods: This study employed a qualitative research design and involved the participation of fourteen rehabilitation managers. Semi-structured interviews were conducted using both face-to-face and online platforms.
Air pollution is a critical problem in densely populated urban areas, with traffic significantly contributing. To mitigate the adverse effects of air pollution on public health and the environment, there is a growing need for the real-time monitoring and detection of pollution spikes in transportation. This paper presents a novel approach to using Internet of Things (IoT) edge networks for the real-time detection of air pollution peaks in transportation, specifically designed for innovative city applications.
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- Spinal cord injuries lead to various health issues and affect overall well-being, making it crucial to assess the prevalence of these issues for better treatment strategies.
- A study surveyed 200 individuals with long-term spinal cord injuries in South Africa to compare the prevalence and treatment rates of secondary health conditions and mental health between those receiving public and private healthcare.
- Results showed that public healthcare users experienced more severe issues like sleeping problems and received less treatment for those issues compared to private healthcare users, highlighting a need for improved support for individuals with spinal cord injuries.