An interprofessional model of care for adolescents with perinatal HIV: A qualitative study.

Background And Aims: The number of perinatally HIV-infected adolescents (PHIVA) is increasing however many health care systems are not prepared for this population and their health challenges, specifically a model of care (MoC) is lacking. Thus the objective of this study was to develop and propose a MoC for PHIVA.

Methods: Through a qualitative study design, a MoC was developed and ratified with two focus groups, consisting of PHIVA and healthcare professionals.

Undernutrition in young children with congenital heart disease undergoing cardiac surgery in a low-income environment.

Background: Malnutrition (undernutrition) in children with congenital disease (CHD) is a notable concern, with preoperative and persistent growth failure post-cardiac surgery contributing to poorer outcomes. Poor growth in children with CHD in low-income environments is exacerbated by feeding difficulties, poverty, delayed diagnosis, and late corrective surgery. This study describes and compares the growth of young children with CHD undergoing cardiac surgery in central South Africa from before to 6-months after cardiac surgery.

Physical functioning in adolescents with perinatal HIV.

Perinatal HIV impacts on growth and development in childhood, with physical impairments such as growth limitations, decreased physical activity, reduced exercise tolerance and cardiopulmonary dysfunction continuing into adolescence. There is limited data on other physical functioning domains in perinatally HIV-infected adolescents (PHIVA) thus the aim of this study was to establish the physical sequelae of perinatal HIV in adolescents. This South African cross-sectional study compared PHIVA with HIV-negative adolescents, assessing anthropometry, muscle strength, endurance and motor performance.

Clinical and demographic predictors of unilateral spatial neglect recovery after prism therapy among stroke survivors in the sub-acute phase of recovery.

Unilateral Spatial Neglect (USN) affects the rehabilitation process and leads to poor outcomes after stroke. Factors that influence USN recovery following prism adaptation therapy have not been investigated. This study investigated predictors of USN recovery after prism therapy at the sub-acute phase of recovery.

Pre-operative neurodevelopmental assessment in young children undergoing cardiac surgery in central South Africa: feasibility and clinical value.

Background: Pre-operative neurodevelopmental assessment in children with congenital heart disease may assist in the early identification of children at risk for or presenting with developmental delays. This study determined the pre-operative neurodevelopmental status of young children undergoing cardiac surgery in central South Africa. Feasibility and clinical value of pre-operative assessment were also evaluated.

Barriers and facilitators to implementation of early mobilisation of critically ill patients in Zimbabwean and South African public sector hospitals: a qualitative study.

Purpose: Implementing early mobilisation in intensive care is challenging, and a detailed knowledge of factors that may hinder or facilitate implementation is essential for success. The study was done to explore the perceived barriers and facilitators to early mobilisation by physiotherapists in Zimbabwean and South African public sector hospital ICUs.

Methods: A qualitative study was done in eight public sector hospitals from South Africa and four hospitals from Zimbabwe.

Clinical inter-professional education activities: Students' perceptions of their experiences.

Background And Purpose: Students from different health disciplines should learn together during certain periods of their education to acquire skills necessary for solving the health problems. The Faculty of Health Sciences of University of the Witwatersrand created inter-professional education (IPE) activities for students to assess clinical IPE groups' perceptions of IPE experiences and to identify lessons learnt during IPE sessions.

Methods: This was a qualitative study with review of the students' post IPE feedback forms.

Physical sequelae of growing into adolescence with perinatally acquired HIV: a scoping review protocol.

Objective: This scoping review aims to identify and describe the physical sequelae experienced by adolescents with perinatally acquired HIV.

Introduction: Perinatally acquired HIV is a prevalent condition affecting adolescents. It results in neurocognitive dysfunction and mental health challenges.

Organizational structures and early mobilization practices in South African public sector intensive care units-A cross-sectional study.

Rationale: Understanding current early mobilization practice of patients in intensive care unit (ICU) is critical to the design and implementation of strategies to facilitate its application in a diverse population of critically ill patients encountered in public sector hospitals.

Aim: To evaluate the organizational structures of South African public sector hospital ICUs and to describe early mobilization practices in these units.

Methods: A cross-sectional survey was done in participating public hospitals from eight provinces in South Africa.

Functional outcomes after flexor tendon repair of the hand.

Objectives: This study aims to evaluate the hand function after flexor tendon repair (FTR) and to investigate factors associated with functional outcomes.

Patients And Methods: Between January 2013 and September 2015, a total of 126 patients (84 males, 42 females; mean age 31 years; range, 15 to 62 years) who underwent FTR due to flexor tendon injuries (FTIs) were included. The hand function was assessed using the Jebsen Hand Function Test (JHFT) and Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (Quick DASH) at three and six months following FTR.

The differences in functional recovery between HIV-positive and HIV-negative stroke survivors.

Objectives: This study aims to identify the differences in functional abilities between stroke survivors who are human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-positive and HIV-negative.

Patients And Methods: This was a retrospective, longitudinal record review of stroke survivors' files between April 2005 and December 2010. Of a total of 173 stroke survivors who were admitted to the rehabilitation unit, 141 (75 males, 66 females; mean age 52.

The physical sequelae of perinatally acquired HIV in adolescents: a research proposal.

Objectives: As the global access of antiretrovirals for HIV-infected infants improves, so the body of perinatally HIV-infected adolescents (PHIVA) grows. The neurological and physical complications of HIV, both in children and in adults, are well established, however there is a paucity of data pertaining to PHIVA, a group of people who have had a lifetime exposure to the virus and to antiretrovirals. There has been a resounding call for further research in this area, as well as for the development of policies and programmes for this population.

Stroke survivors' levels of community reintegration, quality of life, satisfaction with the physiotherapy services and the level of caregiver strain at community health centres within the Johannesburg area.

Background: Stroke survivors are discharged home before they are functionally independent and return home with activity limitations that would not be manageable without a caregiver.

Aim: To determine stroke survivors' levels of community reintegration, quality of life (QOL), satisfaction with the physiotherapy services and the level of caregiver strain at community health centres within the Johannesburg area.

Method: This was a cross-sectional study using the following outcome measures: Maleka Stroke Community Reintegration Measure, Stroke-specific quality of life scale, Caregiver strain index and Physical therapy patient satisfaction questionnaire.

The energy expenditure of people with spinal cord injury whilst walking compared to an able-bodied population.

Background: In the field of spinal cord injury (SCI) research there is an emphasis on the ability to ambulate.

Purpose: To determine the ambulation energy expenditure (EE) and factors that affect ambulation EE in SCI participants compared to able-bodied participants.

Methods: This was a cross-sectional study.