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The integration and development of Van Aswegen's (1998) model of critical thinking, within a nursing programme, to promote critical reflective practice
An educational course for post-basic multi-cultural South African nurses, based on a model for critical reflective practice, forms the case study for a participatory action research paradigm that frames this qualitative study
A survey of the perceptions and management of ADD/ADHD by homoeopathic practitioners in the Johannesburg metropolitan area
The epidemic proportion of ADD/ADHD diagnosis is gaining widespread attention from parents, educators, doctors and other health care providers. Parents are seeking alternatives, as they are concerned about the use and ...
The efficacy of a topical naturopathic complex (Allium sativum MT, Hydrastis canadensis MT, Apis mellifica D3 and Urtica urens D3) in the treatment of Tinea pedis
Tinea pedis, more commonly known as “Athlete’s foot”, is a common acute infection that occurs in warm, humid climates (Fitzpatrick, et al. 1992:98). Warmth, humidity, trauma and occlusion such as non-breathable footwear ...
The prevalence and clinical presentation of fibularis myofascial trigger points in the assessment and treatment of inversion ankle sprains
Ankle sprains account for 85% of all injuries to the ankle (Garrick, 1997). Inversion sprains result from a twisting of a weight-bearing foot into a plantarflexed and inverted position leading to lateral ankle ligament ...
A double-blinded placebo-controlled investigation into the effect of therapeutic ultrasound on radial artery blood flow
Aim: To investigate the effect of therapeutic and sham ultrasound on radial artery blood flow (m.s-1) and radial arterial lumen diameter (mm). Subjects: Fifty healthy asymptomatic volunteers between the ages of 18-38 years. ...
A retrospective cross-sectional survey of cervical cases recorded at the Durban University of Technology (D.U.T.) chiropractic day clinic (1995-2005)
The purpose of this research was to conduct a descriptive study of cervical cases recorded at the Durban University of Technology Chiropractic Day Clinic from 1995 to 2005 as there is a paucity of information on the recorded ...
Preparedness required for ensuring best coordinated use of international urban search and rescue assistance by earthquake affected countries
Strong earthquakes are frequent catastrophic disasters occurring worldwide and often lead to structural collapse of buildings. Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) is the specialised process of locating, extricating and providing ...
A clinically controlled study investigating the effect of dry needling muscle tissue in asymptomatic subjects with respect to post-needling soreness
Myofascial pain syndrome is the second most common reason patients seek the help of health care workers. It costs billions of dollars each year in lost revenue due to loss of productivity and other costs. The treatment ...
The effectiveness of gluteus medius and iliotibial band stretching, versus strengthening, in the rehabilitation of iliotibial band syndrome in long distance runners
The purpose of this pre-post crossover clinical trial was to investigate the relative effectiveness of the combination of stretching followed by strengthening, versus the combination of strengthening followed by stretching, ...
The efficacy of the main miasmatic nosodes in the treatment of chronic sinusitis
The purpose of this double blind placebo controlled study was to evaluate the efficacy of the main miasmatic nosodes in the treatment of chronic sinusitis in terms of the patients’ perception of the treatment.