Publications by authors named "S E Maddocks"
Aims: Myxobacteria are non-pathogenic, saprophytic, soil-dwelling predatory bacteria known for their antimicrobial potential. Many pathogenic bacteria form biofilms to protect themselves from antimicrobial agents and the immune system. This study has investigated the predatory activities of myxobacteria against pathogenic bacteria in biofilms.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: This study aims to explore physical therapists' perspectives on providing physical therapy to First Nations peoples in Canada via telehealth, specifically to understand 1) their perspectives on the feasibility of telehealth as a medium for health care delivery and 2) their experiences building trusting therapeutic relationships via telehealth care.
Methods: This study included 13 physical therapists who provided clinical care via telehealth for First Nations individuals in northern British Columbia in the past 3 years, and 7 master of physical therapy students undergoing or who completed their Indigenous Health clinical placement in the past 3 years and utilized telehealth. In-depth semi-structured interviews were conducted.
Exploring interprofessional collaboration in the intensive care unit.
S Afr J Physiother
November 2024
Background: Critical care units require an interprofessional management approach to optimise patients' health. Clinical education and training delivered in remote healthcare settings are vital for fostering interprofessional collaboration (IPC) among health science students for future team functioning.
Objectives: Our study explored the IPC among clinicians in the intensive care unit (ICU) setting at two South African decentralised clinical training facilities to understand the existing collaborative practices that students are exposed to during their clinical training.
Article Synopsis
- Relationships are fundamental to the spiritual and cultural identities of Indigenous Peoples, and they play a vital role in the effectiveness of telehealth physiotherapy, especially for First Nations Peoples who may struggle with virtual interactions.* -
- The study involved interviewing 19 adults from remote First Nations communities in British Columbia to understand their views on telehealth physiotherapy, revealing challenges in the therapeutic relationship due to the virtual nature of care.* -
- Three main themes were identified: the importance of the therapist's attitude, the challenges of remote care on relationship-building, and the need for culturally safe practices in telehealth, with suggestions for a hybrid model that combines in-person and virtual sessions.*
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