Surona Visagie
Biographic Data
| ID | 8250484 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Surona Visagie |
| GIVEN NAMES | Surona |
| FAMILY NAME | Visagie |
| SIGNATURE | VISAGIE S |
| AFFILIATIONS | Stellenbosch University |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-4575-479X |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 19 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 19 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2013 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Barriers and facilitators experienced by wheelchair users when using minibus taxis in Africa: A scoping review
Background: Accessible transport is essential for achieving the sustainable development goals. Persons with disabilities often struggle to access public transport with different impairments leading to unique access barriers. Wheelchair users face physical and attitudinal challenges when accessing minibus taxis, a common mode of public transport in Africa. Objectives: The objective of this review was to explore the barriers and facilitators that w…
Quality of life experienced by South Sudanese lower limb prosthetic users after rehabilitation
Even when using basic components, prosthetic rehabilitation can significantly improve QoL after lower limb amputation
An exploration of adherence to the World Health Organization’s Prosthetic Standards in Namibia
This study is the first to provide information on implementing WHO prosthetic standards in an African setting
Health systems solutions to prosthetic service delivery obstacles in a low-resource setting
Background: Lower limb prostheses improve functioning and quality of life after amputation. The challenges in prosthetic service provision in South Africa have been researched. However, possible solutions have not been explored. Objectives: This article presents obstacles to prosthetic services in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa, and suggests research and development, health systems and clinical care solutions to alleviate these obstacl…
Experience-based suggestions for improving accessibility of minibus taxis for wheelchair users
Presenting experience-based suggestions by stakeholders on facilitating accessible minibus taxi services for wheelchair users
Amplifying voices: The transformative power of voice and voice economy
This study contributes a replicable model for digital voice empowerment. It highlights how community-driven platforms can support participatory policy development and build a 'voice economy' that values lived experience as a catalyst for social transformation
Staff perception on including students with physical disabilities at a South African university
The study findings contribute to the field of disability and the inclusion of SWPD in higher education institutions (HEIs)
Empowering marginalised groups through co-operative inquiry: Illustrated by a practical example
Making use of a cooperative inquiry methodology to bring social change, minibus taxi services can be made accessible for wheelchair users. Concepts of social justice and decolonisation were imbued in the methodology
A qualitative exploration of community mobility experiences of wheelchair users
The findings regarding community mobility struggles and specifically minibus taxi access guided specific recommendations and the further phases and cycles of the co-operative inquiry. The purpose of the co-operative inquiry was to allow co-researchers to find their voice and develop solutions to minibus taxi access for wheelchair users
Non-use of healthcare services among persons with mobility impairments in Cofimvaba, South Africa
The article shares insights on access challenges that influence non-use of the often-needed healthcare services within the context of rural areas
Promoting regional coherence and cohesion amidst multiple assistive technology initiatives in Africa
It is time to break away from Western institutionalised biomedical ways of providing ATS in Africa. Africans must develop coherent, cohesive ATS driven by empowered users who build on Africa's strengths and addresses the continents' unique needs
Access to primary care for persons with spinal cord injuries in the greater Gaborone area, Botswana
Primary care services were mostly affordable and adequate. Availability, acceptability and accessibility aspects created barriers
Perspectives on a mobile application that maps assistive technology resources in Africa
The app was perceived as an important step to increase access to AT for persons with disabilities in less resourced settings. The challenges that emerged from the data analysis have led to the development of a web-based system that will complement or replace the app and improve AT information provision. However, the information provided by the app and website is still only a partial solution to improve AT access in Southern Africa
Lessons from the pilot of a mobile application to map assistive technology suppliers in Africa
A pilot project to develop and implement a mobile smartphone application (App) that tracks and maps assistive technology (AT) availability in southern Africa was launched in Botswana in 2016. The App was developed and tested through an iterative process. The concept of the App (AT-Info-Map) was well received by most stakeholders within the pilot country, and broader networks. Several technical and logistical obstacles were encountered. These incl…
Impact of structured wheelchair services on satisfaction and function of wheelchair users in Zimbabwe
The wheelchair service programme resulted in significant positive changes in user satisfaction with the wheelchair, wheelchair services and function. It is recommended that the Zimbabwean government and partner organisations continue to support and develop wheelchair services along these guidelines
Exploring the impact of wheelchair design on user function in a rural South African setting
Background: Wheelchairs provide mobility that can enhance function and community integration. Function in a wheelchair is influenced by wheelchair design.Objectives: To explore the impact of wheelchair design on user function and the variables that guided wheelchair prescription in the study setting.Method: A mixed-method, descriptive design using convenience sampling was implemented. Quantitative data were collected from 30 wheelchair users usin…
Is any wheelchair better than no wheelchair? A Zimbabwean perspective
Findings indicate high levels of dissatisfaction with wheelchair features and services, as well as mobility. It is recommended that policy and minimum service standards which incorporate evidence and good practice guidelines for wheelchair services and management of wheelchair donations are developed for Zimbabwe
Environmental factors influencing participation of stroke survivors in a Western Cape setting
A lack of assets compounded barriers with regard to food, products for daily use, communication and transport. Barriers to participation were exacerbated by a lack of services, systems and implementation of policies focused on the inclusion of people with disabilities, as well as minimal access to assistive devices. Recommendations include provision of assistive devices, structural changes to houses, yards, roads and buildings, lobbying for acces…
Policy implementation in wheelchair service delivery in a rural South African setting
The gaps in policy implementation can have a negative impact on users and the service provider. Inappropriate or no wheelchairs limit user function, participation and quality of life. In addition, an inappropriate wheelchair will have a shorter lifespan, requiring frequent repairs and replacements with cost implications for the service provider
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Policy implementation in wheelchair service delivery in a rural South African setting
The gaps in policy implementation can have a negative impact on users and the service provider. Inappropriate or no wheelchairs limit user function, participation and quality of life. In addition, an inappropriate wheelchair will have a shorter lifespan, requiring frequent repairs and replacements with cost implications for the service provider
Exploring the impact of wheelchair design on user function in a rural South African setting
Background: Wheelchairs provide mobility that can enhance function and community integration. Function in a wheelchair is influenced by wheelchair design.Objectives: To explore the impact of wheelchair design on user function and the variables that guided wheelchair prescription in the study setting.Method: A mixed-method, descriptive design using convenience sampling was implemented. Quantitative data were collected from 30 wheelchair users usin…
Is any wheelchair better than no wheelchair? A Zimbabwean perspective
Findings indicate high levels of dissatisfaction with wheelchair features and services, as well as mobility. It is recommended that policy and minimum service standards which incorporate evidence and good practice guidelines for wheelchair services and management of wheelchair donations are developed for Zimbabwe
Environmental factors influencing participation of stroke survivors in a Western Cape setting
A lack of assets compounded barriers with regard to food, products for daily use, communication and transport. Barriers to participation were exacerbated by a lack of services, systems and implementation of policies focused on the inclusion of people with disabilities, as well as minimal access to assistive devices. Recommendations include provision of assistive devices, structural changes to houses, yards, roads and buildings, lobbying for acces…
Impact of structured wheelchair services on satisfaction and function of wheelchair users in Zimbabwe
The wheelchair service programme resulted in significant positive changes in user satisfaction with the wheelchair, wheelchair services and function. It is recommended that the Zimbabwean government and partner organisations continue to support and develop wheelchair services along these guidelines
Lessons from the pilot of a mobile application to map assistive technology suppliers in Africa
A pilot project to develop and implement a mobile smartphone application (App) that tracks and maps assistive technology (AT) availability in southern Africa was launched in Botswana in 2016. The App was developed and tested through an iterative process. The concept of the App (AT-Info-Map) was well received by most stakeholders within the pilot country, and broader networks. Several technical and logistical obstacles were encountered. These incl…
Access to primary care for persons with spinal cord injuries in the greater Gaborone area, Botswana
Primary care services were mostly affordable and adequate. Availability, acceptability and accessibility aspects created barriers
Perspectives on a mobile application that maps assistive technology resources in Africa
The app was perceived as an important step to increase access to AT for persons with disabilities in less resourced settings. The challenges that emerged from the data analysis have led to the development of a web-based system that will complement or replace the app and improve AT information provision. However, the information provided by the app and website is still only a partial solution to improve AT access in Southern Africa
Promoting regional coherence and cohesion amidst multiple assistive technology initiatives in Africa
It is time to break away from Western institutionalised biomedical ways of providing ATS in Africa. Africans must develop coherent, cohesive ATS driven by empowered users who build on Africa's strengths and addresses the continents' unique needs
Non-use of healthcare services among persons with mobility impairments in Cofimvaba, South Africa
The article shares insights on access challenges that influence non-use of the often-needed healthcare services within the context of rural areas
Staff perception on including students with physical disabilities at a South African university
The study findings contribute to the field of disability and the inclusion of SWPD in higher education institutions (HEIs)
Empowering marginalised groups through co-operative inquiry: Illustrated by a practical example
Making use of a cooperative inquiry methodology to bring social change, minibus taxi services can be made accessible for wheelchair users. Concepts of social justice and decolonisation were imbued in the methodology
A qualitative exploration of community mobility experiences of wheelchair users
The findings regarding community mobility struggles and specifically minibus taxi access guided specific recommendations and the further phases and cycles of the co-operative inquiry. The purpose of the co-operative inquiry was to allow co-researchers to find their voice and develop solutions to minibus taxi access for wheelchair users
Barriers and facilitators experienced by wheelchair users when using minibus taxis in Africa: A scoping review
Background: Accessible transport is essential for achieving the sustainable development goals. Persons with disabilities often struggle to access public transport with different impairments leading to unique access barriers. Wheelchair users face physical and attitudinal challenges when accessing minibus taxis, a common mode of public transport in Africa. Objectives: The objective of this review was to explore the barriers and facilitators that w…
Quality of life experienced by South Sudanese lower limb prosthetic users after rehabilitation
Even when using basic components, prosthetic rehabilitation can significantly improve QoL after lower limb amputation
An exploration of adherence to the World Health Organization’s Prosthetic Standards in Namibia
This study is the first to provide information on implementing WHO prosthetic standards in an African setting
Health systems solutions to prosthetic service delivery obstacles in a low-resource setting
Background: Lower limb prostheses improve functioning and quality of life after amputation. The challenges in prosthetic service provision in South Africa have been researched. However, possible solutions have not been explored. Objectives: This article presents obstacles to prosthetic services in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa, and suggests research and development, health systems and clinical care solutions to alleviate these obstacl…
Experience-based suggestions for improving accessibility of minibus taxis for wheelchair users
Presenting experience-based suggestions by stakeholders on facilitating accessible minibus taxi services for wheelchair users
Amplifying voices: The transformative power of voice and voice economy
This study contributes a replicable model for digital voice empowerment. It highlights how community-driven platforms can support participatory policy development and build a 'voice economy' that values lived experience as a catalyst for social transformation
Assistive Technology in Communication and Mobility (11 works) · Business (10 works) · Medicine (10 works) · Psychology (10 works) · Computer Science (9 works) · Political science (8 works) · Wheelchair (8 works) · Marketing (7 works) · Service (business (6 works) · Sociology (6 works)