Perceptions and satisfaction of caregivers regarding rehabilitation services from selected rehabilitation centres in the Western Cape

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dc.contributor.authorMlenzana, Nondwe B.
dc.contributor.authorEide, Arne H.
dc.contributor.authorFrantz, Jose M.
dc.date.accessioned2018-11-05T08:12:14Z
dc.date.available2018-11-05T08:12:14Z
dc.date.issued2018
dc.description.abstractBACKGROUND: Understanding caregivers’ views on rehabilitation services is important as it may assist in informing healthcare services and patient management. OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to explore caregivers’ perceptions and satisfaction regarding rehabilitation services in the Western Cape, South Africa, and to inform clinical practice and policy in this emerging field. METHOD: This study used a descriptive, qualitative design using in-depth interviews with conveniently selected participants. Interviews were conducted with 13 caregivers of patients with: amputations (3), cerebrovascular accidents (5) and neuromuscular disorders (5). Thematic content analysis was conducted with the transcripts. RESULTS: Four key themes emerged, which were (1) financial difficulties, (2) caregiver and therapist relationships, (3) facility management and (4) caregiver experience with service delivery. CONCLUSION: Based on the participants’ feedback, the rehabilitation services seem to be meeting the basic rehabilitation needs of the patients; however, the needs of the caregivers require attention.en_US
dc.identifier.citationMlenzana, N.B. et al. (2018). Perceptions and satisfaction of caregivers regarding rehabilitation services from selected rehabilitation centres in the Western Cape. African Journal of Disability, 7(0): a415.en_US
dc.identifier.issn2223-9170
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/ 10.4102/ajod.v7i0.415
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10566/4183
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.privacy.showsubmitterFALSE
dc.publisherAOSISen_US
dc.rights© 2018. The Authors. Licensee: AOSIS. This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution License.
dc.status.ispeerreviewedTRUE
dc.subjectCaregiversen_US
dc.subjectRehabilitation servicesen_US
dc.subjectHealthcare servicesen_US
dc.subjectPatient managementen_US
dc.titlePerceptions and satisfaction of caregivers regarding rehabilitation services from selected rehabilitation centres in the Western Capeen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US

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