scholarly journals AIDS and sexuality education in the physiotherapy curriculum

1997 ◽  
Vol 53 (2) ◽  
pp. 11-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. L. Amosun ◽  
R. Shabodien ◽  
M. Marais ◽  
L. J. Nicholas
Keyword(s):  
Sexuality Education ◽  
Aids Education ◽  
Multidisciplinary Management ◽  
Western Cape ◽  
Education Curriculum ◽  
Accurate Knowledge ◽  
The University ◽  
Physiotherapy Students ◽  
Physiotherapy Education

The need for physiotherapy in the multidisciplinary management of patients with AIDS is generally acknowledged. Physiotherapists should understand the disease, and develop appropriate attitudes towards individuals with AIDS. Data obtained from questionnaires completed at the University of the Western Cape by prospective physiotherapy students between 1991 and 1993, on knowledge of and attitudes about AIDS, were analysed. The same questionnaire was re-administered to a group of physiotherapy students completing their fourth-year of study. Although most of the students indicated accurate knowledge about AIDS, their attitudes were uncertain. Students expressed anxiety about contact with persons with AIDS. The findings suggest the need for the inclusion of AIDS education in the physiotherapy education curriculum at the University of the Western Cape.

scholarly journals Are we graduating physiotherapists with the burnout syndrome: Evaluating physiotherapy education at the University of the Western Cape

1996 ◽  
Vol 52 (3) ◽  
pp. 69-72
Author(s):  
Seyi L. Amosun ◽  
Nokuzola D. Dantile
Keyword(s):  
Emotional Exhaustion ◽  
Maslach Burnout Inventory ◽  
Personal Accomplishment ◽  
Burnout Syndrome ◽  
Western Cape ◽  
Educational Training ◽  
The University ◽  
Physiotherapy Students ◽  
Physiotherapy Education

Burnout has been identified in physiotherapists. Based on the postulation that burnout actually begins during physiotherapy educational training, this study set out to determine if burnout exists among physiotherapy students at the University of the Western Cape. Using a modified version of the Maslach Burnout Inventory, 80.3% of the study sample(N=76) were found to have moderate to high levels of emotional exhaustion, while 14,5% indicated moderate to high levels of depersonalisation. However, 72.4% reported moderate to high levels of personal accomplishment. Some factors which contributed to burnout were also reported. It was concluded that burnout existed in the subjects involved in the study.

scholarly journals What Clinical Competencies do we expect from Physiotherapy Students at the University of the Western Cape

1998 ◽  
Vol 54 (4) ◽  
pp. 10-14
Author(s):  
Tyson Simuzingili ◽  
Seyi Ladele Amosun
Keyword(s):  
Western Cape ◽  
Clinical Competencies ◽  
Clinical Supervisors ◽  
The University ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Physiotherapy Students

The purpose of this study is to identify the clinical competencies that are expected of physiotherapy students at the University of the Western Cape. A list of ten categories of clinical competencies was first compiled from the literature and administered to 2 lecturers, 5 clinical supervisors and 10 final year students, to elicit their perspectives of expected clinical competencies. Based on the outcome of this, a list of eight categories of competencies was administered to 7 lecturers, 50 clinical supervisors and 31 final year students. Participants were requested to rank the competencies in order of what was considered to be essential. The analysis of 79 responses revealed similarities among lecturers, clinical supervisors and students in the ranking of three competencies, but disparities in the ranking of five competencies. Reasons for the disparities, and the impact of the disparities on students are discussed. Further research is recommended to identify the reasons for the disparities.

scholarly journals Assessing Clinical Placements in a B.Sc. Physiotherapy Program

2007 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jose Framtz ◽  
Anthea Rhoda
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Quantitative Information ◽  
Clinical Settings ◽  
Western Cape ◽  
Clinical Placements ◽  
Validated Questionnaire ◽  
Strongly Agree ◽  
The University ◽  
Quantitative And Qualitative Methods ◽  
Physiotherapy Students

Background: The clinical setting is one of the most valuable educational resources available to institutions training physiotherapy students. The experiences gained at the clinical settings assist graduates to grasp what the discipline of physiotherapy is all about. Objective: To evaluate existing clinical venues providing placement for physiotherapy students at the University of the Western Cape. Methodology: Both quantitative and qualitative methods were employed to gather data. A validated questionnaire was used to gather the quantitative information. The questionnaire consisted of a seventeen-item instrument using a Likert scale which ranged from strongly agree to strongly disagree. Five open ended questions were added to gather qualitative data which would enrich the quantitative responses. The quantitative data was analysed using SPSS and reported using descriptive statistics. The qualitative data were transcribed verbatim by an independent person and emerging themes were identified. Results: The study yielded a response rate of 61%. The majority of the respondents agreed or strongly agreed with the statements relating to satisfaction with clinical placements. The highest negative responses related to the clinicians attitudes and willingness to assist students. Conclusion: Physiotherapy students were found to be satisfied with their clinical rotations but highlighted areas that could be improved to enhance the learning that takes place at the clinical settings.

School district choice of sexuality education curriculum in Mississippi

Sex Education ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 1-16
Author(s):  
Rachel Sullivan Robinson ◽  
Michael Kunnuji ◽  
Yusra Ribhi Shawar ◽  
Jeremy Shiffman
Keyword(s):  
School District ◽  
Sexuality Education ◽  
Education Curriculum

University as a vehicle to achieve social innovation and development: repositioning the role of the university in the society

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lwando Mdleleni
Keyword(s):  
Local Community ◽  
Social Innovation ◽  
Research Question ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Western Cape ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The University

Purpose This paper aims to explore the role of university in promoting, generating and sustaining social innovation (SI). It aimed to understand how higher education institutions have extended their contribution beyond the traditional function of teaching and research to perform in socio-economic problem-solving. It looks at the kinds of contributions which universities potentially make to SI processes, and the effects that this has on the direction and magnitude of SI, and by implication social development. This was done by drawing lessons from a SI project that the University of the Western Cape has been involved in, i.e. Zenzeleni Networks Project. Design/methodology/approach To address the research question with this framework, the author adopted an exploratory research design using a case study. This research is qualitative, exploratory and descriptive, based on a case study built with secondary data. Findings This paper submits that universities can potentially function as key role players in promoting SI initiatives and fostering social transformations. Universities contribute with different kinds of resources and inputs to foster new SI ideas. Originality/value The paper suggests that socially innovative university projects may contribute to community social sustainability maintaining social cohesion by increasing social capital and providing resources for the empowerment of the marginalised communities. In so doing, they contribute to overcome social exclusion and promote more sustainable forms of development at community level. More research is needed on how universities can build community networks with local community partners, who can use the insights of academic research to replicate interventions and move to scale.

scholarly journals Sense (Scents) of South Africa

1999 ◽  
Vol 55 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-5
Author(s):  
Katherine F. Shepard
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Health Care ◽  
South African ◽  
Health Care Facilities ◽  
Speech Pathology ◽  
African Society ◽  
South African Society ◽  
Care Facilities ◽  
The University ◽  
Physiotherapy Education

This paper presents a brief description of some of the author’s perceptions of the land, of physiotherapy education and practice and of the struggle of the nation of South Africa acquired during a 4 week visit in late spring 1997. One week was spent in Cape Town participating in several venues at the International Congress of the South African Society of Physiotherapy. Three weeks were spent at the University of the Witswatersrand in Johannesburg presenting a course in qualitative research to health care colleagues representing the disciplines of physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech pathology and occupational health. During the time in Johannesburg several health care facilities were visited including Baragwanath Hospital, Natal Hospital and the Wits Rural Facility and Tinswalo Hospital at Acornhoek.

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