학술논문
Collaborative capacity development to complement stroke rehabilitation in Africa
Document Type
book
Author
Louw, Quinette; Bardien, Faeza; Berner, Karina; Bester, Juanita; Brink, Yolandi; Burger, Marlette; Charumbira, Maria Yvonne; Cloete, Lizahn; Crous , Bianca; Crous, Kayla; de Beer, Alida; Dizon, Janine Margarita; Ernstzen, Dawn; Gaskin, Ashley; Giljam-Enright, Marlie; Grimmer, Karen; Hartley, Tasneem; Inglis-Jassiem, Gakeemah; Jacobs-Nzuzi Khuabi, Lee-Ann; Klop, Daleen; Kloppers, Maatje; Kumalo, Sibongile; Leibbrandt, Dominique; Morris, Linzette; Petersen, Ruth; Plastow, Nicola Ann; Rhoda, Anthea; Robbertse, Andrea; Statham, Sue; Steyn, Hesti; Tawa, Nassib; Titus, Adnil; Urimubenshi, Dr. Gerard; Van Niekerk, Lana; Van Niekerk, Sjan-Mari
Source
Subject
Language
English
ISSN
2710-0995
Abstract
This scholarly book focuses on stroke in Africa. Stroke is a leading cause of disability among adults of all ages, contributing significantly to health care costs related to long term implications, particularly if rehabilitation is sub-optimal. Given the burden of stroke in Africa, there is a need for a book that focuses on functioning African stroke survivors and the implications for rehabilitation within the African context. In addition, there is a need to progress with contextualised, person-centred, evidence-based guidance for the rehabilitation of people with stroke in Africa, thereby enabling them to lead socially and economically meaningful lives. The research incorporated in the book used a range of primary and secondary methodological approaches (scoping reviews, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, descriptive studies, surveys, health economics, and clinical practice guideline methodology) to shed new insights into African-centred issues and strategies to optimise function post-stroke.