The current epidemiological transition of diseases in Ghana necessitates understanding their burden and the associated context-specific risk factors to inform disease prevention strategies. To determine prevalence determinants selected Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) among patients seeking healthcare services a secondary health facility Ghana. A facility-based survey was conducted adult 18 years above between May July 2021, using multi-stage sampling approach. Data regarding NCDs,...

This study determined and compared the knowledge of nosocomial infections among clinical health care students at College Health Sciences, University Ghana.Two hundred undergraduate from four academic programs participated in study. The sample was drawn each program by a simple random sampling technique using class directory course. Infection Control Standardized Questionnaire (ICSQ) used to assess about three main domains, ie, hand hygiene, infections, standard precautions. A maximum score...

Periodic screening for developmental delays (DD) could avert the incidence of disability among children. However, such routine programme is yet to take off in rural welfare clinics Ghana. Mothers under-5 children who were attending child clinic participated this study. The socio-demographic data mothers and their recorded. screened assess gross motor skills, fine communication problem solving/cognition social/personal interaction using Ages Stages Questionnaire. Score below threshold points...

Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects an 8-week aerobic exercise program on physiological parameters and quality life in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Methods: Patients attending a clinic participated randomized control trial. They were randomly assigned intervention or group by ballot. group, addition regular conventional treatment, received individually prescribed for 30 minutes, at 50%–75% maximum heart rate three times weekly. Main outcome measures...

Occurrence of birth defects (BD) remains an important public health issue. Inadequate knowledge about the among prospective mothers could result in delayed interventions. The study determined BD pregnant women relation to their socio-demographic profile. Four hundred and forty-three (443) gave consent participate this study. A researcher-administered questionnaire was used obtain information on characteristics from participants BD. assessed for test re-test reliability before been...

Background: The relative efficacy of conventional exercise therapy (CET) and behavioural graded activity (BGA) has not been fully established to inform the preference in clinical practice.Objective: To compare CET BGA on treatment outcome chronic non-specific low back pain (LBP).Methodology: Participants were assigned into either or group this randomized feasibility intervention. received supervised while engaged individually prescribed sub-maximal activities based timecontingent principles....

Purpose: The study compared the efficacy of hydrotherapy and land-based exercises in management chronic low back pain (CLBP). Methods: Twelve patients diagnosed with CLBP were randomly assigned into either or exercise groups. Similar prescribed for both groups throughout 6-week program. treatment outcome measures Visual Analog Scale (VAS), Modified Schober Flexion Technique (MSFT) Extension (MSET). Participants assessed at baseline after six weeks by an independent assessor. Paired t-test...

This study examined Health Related Quality of Life (HRQOL) among leprosy-affected elderly people at three leprosoria located in South Ghana.Seventy who have been cured leprosy but were undergoing socio-economic rehabilitation selected Leprosaria the southern part Ghana, involved this study. They comprised 31 female and 39 male adults with leprosy-related residual impairment disability. The main outcome measure was a standardised HRQOL questionaire which physical functioning, role social...

Assessment of impairment and disability measures on dynamic balance status elderly patients is well documented in the rehabilitation neuromuscular disorders. Few studies however considered similar evaluation musculoskeletal disorders.To determine influence pain, hip range motion level activity among people with osteoarthritis (OA).Elderly OA participated cross-sectional survey. The were assessed using visual analogue scale double-arm universal goniometer whilst their levels Barthel Index....

Background: Work - related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WRMSDs) constitutes major constraint to optimal performance among workers. However, information about its prevalence and pattern of occurrence Ghanaian s working in gold mine industries remain insufficient. Objective: To determine the WRMSDs workers AngloGold Ashanti (AGA) Obuasi mine. Materials Methods : A cross sectional survey was conducted with 28 point self administered questionnaire modified from Standardized Nordic Questionnaire....

Neck pain is a common complaint worldwide and ranked seventh in 2010 as the cause of 'years lived with disability' Ghana. Proprioceptive dysfunction, measured by joint position error (JPE) tests, indicates an association neck frequency, dizziness balance problems patients.To examine proprioceptive deficits using laser pointer attached to head.Twenty patients within age group 21-60 years, at least five points on disability index (NDI), 20 age- sex-matched controls less than NDI were recruited...

Background: To determine the prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) among nurses and midwives, associated job risk factors adopted coping strategies so as to provide baseline information in Ghana.Design: A cross-sectional study.Participants: One hundred five (105) registered general (RGN), 16 community health (RCHN) 13 midwives (RM) were purposively recruited for study Ledzokuku-Krowor Municipal (LEKMA) Hospital, Greater Accra Region Ghana. Interventions: An adapted...

Purpose: Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programmes are important components of professional training to maintain competence. There is insufficient information regarding physiotherapists’ participation in CPD activities Ghana. This study aimed provide insight into the engagement, attitude, and barriers towards among Ghanaian physiotherapists. Methods: A cross-sectional survey involved 50 clinical physiotherapists who were registered with Ghana Association Physiotherapists....

Abstract Background and Purpose Most published clinical practice guidelines (CPGs) endorsed therapeutic exercises, education, body weight management as the gold standard for managing knee osteoarthritis (OA). However, it is difficult to ascertain whether physiotherapy pattern in Ghana uniformly conforms generally accepted standard. Our aim was describe patterns of physiotherapists' with respect Knee OA a low‐resource setting. Method A web‐based nationwide cross‐sectional survey performed...

To determine the patterns of ethical issues and decision-making challenges encountered by practicing physiotherapists in Ghana.This is a cross-sectional study which stratified sampling technique was adopted to sample participants.The involved at private healthcare setting from different levels public facilities.Eighty-two duly registered who were practising Ghana participated study.Participants completed 30-item questionnaire related making decisions. Data analysis premised on frequency...

Background: In the last two decades, physiotherapy profession in many countries has transitioned their entry-level education to a Master’s or doctoral degree levels. Given these changes, there is new need discern profile of physiotherapist educators different countries. Objectives: This cross-sectional study was designed investigate lecturers from Anglophone West African and compare data with USA counterparts. Methods: The Head Department all programs universities (N = 14) completed...

The physical job demands of physiotherapists require optimal level fitness (PF), which is often not evaluated in practice. In this study, we assessed selected components Ghanaian relation to their sex, age and frequency exercise participation. Physiotherapists practicing four major hospitals within the Accra Metropolis Ghana were enrolled into cross-sectional survey. Three (flexibility, cardiorespiratory endurance body composition) with sit reach test, 3-min step test BMI respectively....

Purpose: To assess the misfit in body–chair dimensions with regard to occurrence of musculoskeletal pain among undergraduates. Methods: Selected undergraduate students School Allied Health Sciences University Ghana, participated this study. The popliteal height, buttock-popliteal length and hip breadth were measured sitting using retractable tape measure. corresponding seat depth width three fixed-style lecture hall chairs similarly average scores determined. Mismatch or fit dimension...

Objective physical assessment of patients with lumbar spondylosis involves plain film radiographs (PFR) viewing and interpretation by the radiologists. Physiotherapists also routinely assess PFR within scope their practice. However, studies appraising level agreement physiotherapists' radiologists are not common in Ghana.Forty-one (41) physiotherapists took part cross-sectional survey. An guide was developed from findings three a radiologist. The were selected pool different based on...

Objective: The study compared the inclusions of 5% ibuprofen iontophoresis and Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve stimulation (TENS) in management osteoarthritis (OA) knee joint. Subjects Methods: Patients diagnosed with OA referred for physiotherapy at a tertiary health facility Accra, Ghana participated study. They were alternately assigned into either TENS or groups. Group received conventional mode while those group treated using galvanic electrical current. Both protocols performed twice...