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
A pragmatic randomised controlled trial
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15712035 |
|---|---|
| Authors | R Barnes (0009-0005-8981-8590, University of the Free State, corresponding author), Jennifer Jelsma (0000-0003-4049-8395, University of Cape Town), Romy Parker (0000-0003-4823-2487, University of Cape Town) |
| Year | 2019 |
| Volume | 8 |
| Pages | 428-428 |
| Publication date | 2019-02-22 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | African Journal of Disability (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2223-9170 • E-ISSN: 2226-7220 |
| Publisher | AOSIS (PUBLISHER • ZA) |
| DOI | 10.4102/ajod.v8i0.428 |
| PMID | 30899683 |
| OpenAlex | W2916492303 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 13 |
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 conditions. It is time for physiotherapists and possibly other health care professionals to participate in the development of appropriate community level interventions to address the functioning and quality of life of individuals living with the diseases
Intervention (counseling · Physical therapy · Quality of life (healthcare · Randomized controlled trial · Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders · Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life · Medicine · Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation · Nursing · Gerontology · Surgery
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