Jennifer Jelsma
Biographic Data
| ID | 6590268 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Jennifer Jelsma |
| GIVEN NAMES | Jennifer |
| FAMILY NAME | Jelsma |
| SIGNATURE | JELSMA J |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of Cape Town |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-4049-8395 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 16 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 15 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 16 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2005 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2021 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
Performance of the Toddler and Infant (Tandi) Health-Related Quality of Life Instrument in 3–4-Year-Old Children
The Toddler and Infant (TANDI) dimensions of Health-Related Quality of Life assess 'age appropriate' behaviour and measurement could be extended to older children. A sample of 203 children 3-4 years of age was recruited, and their caregivers completed the TANDI, Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL) and EQ-5D-Y Proxy. Spearman and Pearson's correlation coefficients, and Kruskal-Wallis H-test were used to explore the feasibility, known-grou…
Disability prevalence-context matters
Deprived areas tend to show higher disability prevalence rates than the National Census estimates. However, the discrepancy in prevalence and patterns of disability between the two under-resourced areas indicates the need for locally specific data when planning health interventions
Improvements in health-related quality of life and function in middle-aged women with chronic diseases of lifestyle after participating in a non-pharmacological intervention programme
The positive impact of the intervention on the participants suggests that the programme should continue at the clinic in question, but should be presented at a more convenient time for participants who work, as recruitment to the study was less than anticipated. Primary health care systems in South Africa urgently need to put structures in place for effective management of the functional impact of chronic diseases of lifestyle and musculoskeletal…
A systematic review of the psychometric properties of the cross-cultural translations and adaptations of the Multidimensional Perceived Social Support Scale (MSPSS)
Disability weights from a household survey in a low socio-economic setting
BACKGROUND: The global burden of disease (GBD) 2010 study used a universal set of disability weights to estimate disability adjusted life years (DALYs) by country. However, it is not clear whether these weights can be applied universally in calculating DALYs to inform local decision-making. This study derived disability weights for a resource-constrained community in Cape Town, South Africa, and interrogated whether the GBD 2010 disability weight…
The validation of an educational database for children with profound intellectual disabilities
A list of items to be included was identified. Apart from an individual profile, it can be useful for service planning and monitoring, if incorporated into the central information system used to monitor the performance of all children. Without such inclusion, this most vulnerable population, despite court ruling, will not have their right to education adequately addressed
Caring for a child with Cerebral Palsy
Caregivers must be monitored routinely for their level of distress and there is an urgent need to provide them with support. The CSI is likely to be a valid measure of distress in this population
An innovative approach to reducing pain in patients with peripheral neuropathy related to HIV
This is the first case demonstrating the use of the Vibromat in successfully treating the signs and symptoms of PN. This is important for clinicians who manage patients with HIV-related PN and pain
The impact of an employee wellness programme in clothing/textile manufacturing companies
An employee wellness programme based on the principles of CBT combined with weekly aerobic exercise class was beneficial in improving the perceived HRQoL and changing health-related behaviours of clothing manufacturing employees. However, it cannot be concluded that the EWP was more effective than the once off health promotion talk as no significant changes were noted between the two groups at 6-weeks post intervention.This trial has been registe…
Does the Requirement of Getting Active Consent from Parents in School-Based Research Result in a Biased Sample? An Empirical Study
Active parental consent is a requirement that may threaten the validity of including minors in research. This study investigated possible sources of bias between the responses of children whose parents actively consented to their participation in a school-based survey and those of children whose parents were nonresponders. Due to a serious administrative error in a study to examine health-related quality of life (HRQoL), all 514 eligible schoolch…
Feasibility, reliability, and validity of the EQ-5D-Y
Results provide preliminary evidence of the instrument's feasibility, reliability and validity. Further study is required in clinical samples and for possible future applications in economic analyses
Development of the EQ-5D-Y
The newly developed EQ-5D-Y is a useful tool to measure HRQOL in young people in an age-appropriate manner
Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) domains most valued by urban IsiXhosa-speaking people
Poverty and disability in Eastern and Western Cape Provinces, South Africa
The impact of disability on the living conditions of people living in specifically resource‐poor areas in South Africa has not previously been addressed. This paper presents a comparison of people with a disability and their non‐disabled peers with respect to some key poverty indicators among a sample of Xhosa speaking individuals in resource‐poor areas of Eastern and Western Cape Provinces. A questionnaire on the level of living conditions (hous…
Environmental barriers experienced by urban and rural disabled people in South Africa
Impairments pose a certain degree of difficulty to disabled people, however the impact of the environment is the major cause of disability. Despite the fact that the disabling effect of environmental factors is acknowledged, little research has been done to explore the impact of the environment on varying degrees of disability and different impairments. The aim of this study was to investigate the experience of disabled people with regard to envi…
An investigation into the health-related quality of life of individuals living with HIV who are receiving Haart
The health authorities have recently accepted the routine provision of highly active antiretroviral therapy to persons living with AIDS in South Africa. There is a need to investigate the impact of HAART on the health-related quality of life of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) in a resource-poor environment, as this will have an influence on compliance and treatment outcome. The aim of this study was to explore whether HAART is efficacious in …
Poverty and disability in Eastern and Western Cape Provinces, South Africa
The impact of disability on the living conditions of people living in specifically resource‐poor areas in South Africa has not previously been addressed. This paper presents a comparison of people with a disability and their non‐disabled peers with respect to some key poverty indicators among a sample of Xhosa speaking individuals in resource‐poor areas of Eastern and Western Cape Provinces. A questionnaire on the level of living conditions (hous…
Environmental barriers experienced by urban and rural disabled people in South Africa
Impairments pose a certain degree of difficulty to disabled people, however the impact of the environment is the major cause of disability. Despite the fact that the disabling effect of environmental factors is acknowledged, little research has been done to explore the impact of the environment on varying degrees of disability and different impairments. The aim of this study was to investigate the experience of disabled people with regard to envi…
Does the Requirement of Getting Active Consent from Parents in School-Based Research Result in a Biased Sample? An Empirical Study
Active parental consent is a requirement that may threaten the validity of including minors in research. This study investigated possible sources of bias between the responses of children whose parents actively consented to their participation in a school-based survey and those of children whose parents were nonresponders. Due to a serious administrative error in a study to examine health-related quality of life (HRQoL), all 514 eligible schoolch…
An investigation into the health-related quality of life of individuals living with HIV who are receiving Haart
The health authorities have recently accepted the routine provision of highly active antiretroviral therapy to persons living with AIDS in South Africa. There is a need to investigate the impact of HAART on the health-related quality of life of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) in a resource-poor environment, as this will have an influence on compliance and treatment outcome. The aim of this study was to explore whether HAART is efficacious in …
Environmental barriers experienced by urban and rural disabled people in South Africa
Impairments pose a certain degree of difficulty to disabled people, however the impact of the environment is the major cause of disability. Despite the fact that the disabling effect of environmental factors is acknowledged, little research has been done to explore the impact of the environment on varying degrees of disability and different impairments. The aim of this study was to investigate the experience of disabled people with regard to envi…
Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) domains most valued by urban IsiXhosa-speaking people
Poverty and disability in Eastern and Western Cape Provinces, South Africa
The impact of disability on the living conditions of people living in specifically resource‐poor areas in South Africa has not previously been addressed. This paper presents a comparison of people with a disability and their non‐disabled peers with respect to some key poverty indicators among a sample of Xhosa speaking individuals in resource‐poor areas of Eastern and Western Cape Provinces. A questionnaire on the level of living conditions (hous…
Feasibility, reliability, and validity of the EQ-5D-Y
Results provide preliminary evidence of the instrument's feasibility, reliability and validity. Further study is required in clinical samples and for possible future applications in economic analyses
Development of the EQ-5D-Y
The newly developed EQ-5D-Y is a useful tool to measure HRQOL in young people in an age-appropriate manner
Does the Requirement of Getting Active Consent from Parents in School-Based Research Result in a Biased Sample? An Empirical Study
Active parental consent is a requirement that may threaten the validity of including minors in research. This study investigated possible sources of bias between the responses of children whose parents actively consented to their participation in a school-based survey and those of children whose parents were nonresponders. Due to a serious administrative error in a study to examine health-related quality of life (HRQoL), all 514 eligible schoolch…
The impact of an employee wellness programme in clothing/textile manufacturing companies
An employee wellness programme based on the principles of CBT combined with weekly aerobic exercise class was beneficial in improving the perceived HRQoL and changing health-related behaviours of clothing manufacturing employees. However, it cannot be concluded that the EWP was more effective than the once off health promotion talk as no significant changes were noted between the two groups at 6-weeks post intervention.This trial has been registe…
An innovative approach to reducing pain in patients with peripheral neuropathy related to HIV
This is the first case demonstrating the use of the Vibromat in successfully treating the signs and symptoms of PN. This is important for clinicians who manage patients with HIV-related PN and pain
Caring for a child with Cerebral Palsy
Caregivers must be monitored routinely for their level of distress and there is an urgent need to provide them with support. The CSI is likely to be a valid measure of distress in this population
Disability weights from a household survey in a low socio-economic setting
BACKGROUND: The global burden of disease (GBD) 2010 study used a universal set of disability weights to estimate disability adjusted life years (DALYs) by country. However, it is not clear whether these weights can be applied universally in calculating DALYs to inform local decision-making. This study derived disability weights for a resource-constrained community in Cape Town, South Africa, and interrogated whether the GBD 2010 disability weight…
The validation of an educational database for children with profound intellectual disabilities
A list of items to be included was identified. Apart from an individual profile, it can be useful for service planning and monitoring, if incorporated into the central information system used to monitor the performance of all children. Without such inclusion, this most vulnerable population, despite court ruling, will not have their right to education adequately addressed
A systematic review of the psychometric properties of the cross-cultural translations and adaptations of the Multidimensional Perceived Social Support Scale (MSPSS)
Disability prevalence-context matters
Deprived areas tend to show higher disability prevalence rates than the National Census estimates. However, the discrepancy in prevalence and patterns of disability between the two under-resourced areas indicates the need for locally specific data when planning health interventions
Improvements in health-related quality of life and function in middle-aged women with chronic diseases of lifestyle after participating in a non-pharmacological intervention programme
The positive impact of the intervention on the participants suggests that the programme should continue at the clinic in question, but should be presented at a more convenient time for participants who work, as recruitment to the study was less than anticipated. Primary health care systems in South Africa urgently need to put structures in place for effective management of the functional impact of chronic diseases of lifestyle and musculoskeletal…
Performance of the Toddler and Infant (Tandi) Health-Related Quality of Life Instrument in 3–4-Year-Old Children
The Toddler and Infant (TANDI) dimensions of Health-Related Quality of Life assess 'age appropriate' behaviour and measurement could be extended to older children. A sample of 203 children 3-4 years of age was recruited, and their caregivers completed the TANDI, Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL) and EQ-5D-Y Proxy. Spearman and Pearson's correlation coefficients, and Kruskal-Wallis H-test were used to explore the feasibility, known-grou…
Medicine (14 works) · Psychology (8 works) · Gerontology (7 works) · Nursing (6 works) · Physical therapy (6 works) · Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders (5 works) · Geography (5 works) · Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life (5 works) · Quality of life (healthcare (5 works) · Clinical Psychology (4 works)