Luphiwo L Mduzana
Biographic Data
| ID | 8250675 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Luphiwo L Mduzana |
| GIVEN NAMES | Luphiwo L |
| FAMILY NAME | Mduzana |
| SIGNATURE | MDUZANA L L |
| AFFILIATIONS | Stellenbosch University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-1595-9340 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 2 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 2 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2020 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
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…
Exploring national human resource profile and trends of Prosthetists/Orthotists in South Africa from 2002 to 2018
BACKGROUND: The World Health Organization (WHO) in 2017 estimated that around 35-40 million people require prosthetic or orthotic services. The Framework and Strategy for Disability and Rehabilitation 2015-2030 for South Africa highlights a shortage of human resources for disability and rehabilitation services to manage the various risks and types of impairments faced by the population. OBJECTIVE: To describe the demographic trends of Prosthetist…
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Exploring national human resource profile and trends of Prosthetists/Orthotists in South Africa from 2002 to 2018
BACKGROUND: The World Health Organization (WHO) in 2017 estimated that around 35-40 million people require prosthetic or orthotic services. The Framework and Strategy for Disability and Rehabilitation 2015-2030 for South Africa highlights a shortage of human resources for disability and rehabilitation services to manage the various risks and types of impairments faced by the population. OBJECTIVE: To describe the demographic trends of Prosthetist…
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…
Economic shortage (2 works) · Prosthetics and Rehabilitation Robotics (2 works) · Assistive Technology in Communication and Mobility (1 work) · Audit (1 work) · Competence (human resources (1 work) · Demography (1 work) · Diabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment and Management (1 work) · Disability Rights and Representation (1 work) · Environmental health (1 work) · Family medicine (1 work)