Publications in accredited Journals
Research coordinator, Department of Occupational Therapy: Ronette Hough
Postgraduate research coordinator: Tania van der Merwe
2018
Considerations when assessing urban South African children with the Developmental Test of Visual Perception 2nd edition (DTVP-2). South African Journal of Occupational Therapy, Smith M, Visser M, Van Heerden R, Raubenheimer J. Vol.48 no1 Apr. 2018
An exploration of the roles and the effect of role expectations on the academic performance of first year occupational therapy students: a University of the Free State case study. South African Journal of Occupational Therapy, Swanepoel A; van Heerden SM. Vol.48 no1 Apr. 2018
2017
An integrated literature review of undergraduate peer teaching in allied health professions: S van Vuuren, AJHPE March 2017, Vol. 9, No. 1.
Postural risks and musculoskeletal discomfort of three preferred positions during laptop use amongst students, PA Hough, M Nel, South African Journal of Occupational Therapy, Volume 47, Number 1, April
Visual perception of five-year-old English-speaking children in Bloemfontein using the Beery VMI-6, DTVP-3 and TVPS-3, Marieta Visser, Riette Nel, Tasmia Jansen, Lauren Kinmont, Susanna Terblanché, Jorika van Wyk. South African Journal of Occupational Therapy 2017;47(2): 17-26
Sensory integration intervention and the development of the premature infant: A controlled trial. E Lecuona,1; A van Jaarsveld, J Raubenheimer, R van Heerden. SAMJ, Nov 2017, Vol 1-7, No 11.
Exploring service delivery in occupational therapy: The use of convergent interviewing. Work-a Journal of Prevention Assessment & Rehabilitation, van Biljon, H., du Toit, S., Masango, J., & Casteleijn, D. (2017). 57(2), 221-232. doi:10.3233/WOR-172557
2016
Guest Editorial: Tania Rauch-van der Merwe: Vol 46, No 1 (2016): South African Journal of Occupational Therapy
The value of a rural service learning experience for final year undergraduate occupational therapy students: Elize Janse van Rensburg, Sanetta H.J. Du Toit. Vol 46, No 1 (2016): South African Journal of Occupational Therapy
The developmental status and prevalence of sensory integration difficulties in premature infants in a tertiary hospital in Bloemfontein, South Africa. Elise Lecuona, Annamarie van Jaarsveld, Rita van Heerden, Jacques Raubenheimer. Vol 46, No 1 (2016): South African Journal of Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy and the use of music tempo in the treatment of the mental health care user with psychosis. Monique Strauss, Susanna Maria Van Heerden, Gina Joubert. Vol 46, No 1 (2016): South African Journal of Occupational Therapy
Time and space dimensions of computer laptop use amongst third year students at the University of the Free State. PA Hough, M Nel. Vol 46, No 1 (2016): South African Journal of Occupational Therapy
The impact of the “Developmental Resource Stimulation Programme”(DRSP) on children with Down syndrome. Dorothy Charmaine Russell, Rita van Heerden, Santie van Vuuren, André Venter, Gina Joubert. Vol 46, No 1 (2016): South African Journal of Occupational Therapy
Time management guidelines for the intervention of a child with Down syndrome using the “Developmental Resouce Stimulation Programme (DRSP) DC Russell, R van Heerden, S van Vuuren, A Venter and G Joubert.Vol 46, No 1 (2016): South African Journal of Occupational Therapy
Opinions of Occupational Therapists on the Positioning of Vocational Rehabilitation Services in Gauteng Public Healthcare. Hester M van Biljon, Daleen Casteleijn, Sanetta H.J. du Toit, Lynn Soulsby. Vol 46, No 1 (2016): South African Journal of Occupational Therapy
The Implementation of Difficult Dialogues toward Transformation in Higher Education, South Africa: Problematic and Potentialities. Tania Rauch van der Merwe, Shirley du Plooy and MotsaathebeSerekoane. International Journal of EDUCATIONAL SCIENCES, 13(1): 94-107 (2016)
Childhood disability population-based surveillance: Assessment of the Ages and Stages Questionnaire Third Edition and Washington Group on Disability Statistics/UNICEF module on child functioning in a rural setting in South Africa. Marieta Visser, Mariette Nel, Caretha Bronkhorst, Lara Brown, Zaskia Ezendam, Kira Mackenzie, Deidré van der Merwe, Marné Venter. African Journal of Disability; Vol 5, No 1 (2016), 9 pages. doi: 10.4102/ajod.v5i1.265
In-hand manipulation (IHM) in children 6 and 7 years of age: A follow-up study. Visser, Marieta; Nel, Mariette; du Plessis, Carla; Jacobs, Shame; Joubert, Amor; Muller, Martli; Smith, Bianco; van Heerden, Tania; van Soest, Renette. S. Afr. j. occup. ther. vol.46 n.2 Pretoria Aug. 2016
The short term effect of a group drumming intervention on aggressive behaviour among adolescent girls diagnosed with conduct disorder. Janse van Rensburg, Elize; Hatting, Rialda; van Rooyen, Cornel; Chelin, Monique; van der Merwe, Carina; Putter, Lucinda; Herholdt, Janine; van Druten, Jacqueline; Taylor, Maureen; Buitendag, Tarina. S. Afr. j. occup. ther. vol.46 n.2 Pretoria Aug. 2016
Breastfeeding among mothers in the public health sector: the role of the occupational therapist. Visser, Marieta; Nel, Mariette; la Cock, Tanya; Labuschagne, Netske; Lindeque, Wihanli; Malan, Annelize; Viljoen, Carli. S. Afr. j. occup. ther. vol.46 n.2 Pretoria Aug. 2016
Sensory processing, praxis and related social participation of 5-12 year old children with Down Syndrome attending educational facilities in Bloemfontein, South Africa van Jaarsveld, Annamarie; van Rooyen, Francois C; van Biljon, Al-Mari; van Rensburg, Ilze Janse; James, Katherine; Böning, Laetitia; Haefele, Lise. S. Afr. j. occup. ther. vol.46 n.3 Pretoria Dec. 2016
The development of an emotional regulation scale for adolescents. Strauss, Monique; Raubenheimer, Jacques E; Campher, Daleen; Coetzee, Charika; Diedericks, Amorise; Gevers, Heidi; Green, Karla; van Niekerk, Sandré. S. Afr. j. occup. ther. vol.46 n.3 Pretoria Dec. 2016
From paper to practice - academics and practitioners working together in enhancing the use of occupational therapy conceptual models. Vermaak, Mia Elsabie; Nel, Mariette. S. Afr. j. occup. ther. vol.46 n.3 Pretoria Dec. 2016
Reflections on simulated learning experiences of occupational therapy students in a clinical skills unit at an institution of higher learning. van Vuuren, Santie. S. Afr. j. occup. ther. vol.46 n.3 Pretoria Dec. 2016
2015
Community rehabilitation workers as catalysts for disability-inclusive youth development through service learning. Theresa Lorenzo, Jane Motau, Tania van der Merwe, Elize Janse van Rensburg, and Jane Murray Cramm. Journal of Development in Practice.
Developing a vocational rehabilitation report writing protocol – a collaborative action research process. Hester van Biljon, (WITS), Daleen Casteleijn (WITS), Sanetta HJ du Toit, UFS. S. Afr. j. occup. ther. vol.45 n.2 Aug. 2015
An Action Research Approach to Profile an Occupational Therapy Vocational. Rehabilitation Service in Public Healthcare. Van Biljon, H, Casteleijn, D, S Du Toit, SHJ & Rabothata, S. S. Afr. j.occup. ther. vol.45 n.3 Dec. 2015
2014
Dignity and Respect: Facilitating, meaningful occupation for Se Sotho Elders. Scandinavian Occupational Therapy Journal, March 2014, Vol 21(2): 125-135. Du Toit, H.J.; Boning, W.; Rauch Van der Merwe, T.
Leadership: The key to person-centred care. Des 2014 SAJOT , Thomas, C.; Du Toit, S.; Van Heerden, R.; Raubenheimer. J.
In-hand manipulation of children aged four and five-years-old: translation, rotation and shift movements, in Bloemfontein. SAJOT Volume 44, Number 2, August 2014. Visser, M.; Nel, M.; De Vries, J.; Klopper, E.; Olien, K.; Van Coller, J.
Interrater Reliability and Discriminative Validity of the Structural Elements of the Ayres Sensory Integration Fidelity Measure. American Journal of Occupational Therapy. Sept/Oct 2014, Volume 68, Number 5; May-Benson, T.A.; Smith Roley, S.; Mailloux, Z.; Parham, L.D.; Koomar, J.; Schaaf, R.C.; Van Jaarsveld, A.; Cohn, E.
Occupational Therapy in Psychiatry and Mental Health. In: Sensory Integration in Mental Health. Crouch, R.; Alers, V.; Van Jaarsveld, A.
Patterns of sensory integration dysfunction in children from South Africa. SAJOT Volume 44, Number 2, August 2014. Van Jaarsveld, A.; Mailloux, Z.; Smith Roley, S.; Raubenheimder, J.
Enablement – A Foundation for Community Engagement through Service Learning in Higher Education In: Knowledge as enablement: Engagement between the third sector and Higher Education in South Africa. Erasmus, M.A.; Albertyn, R. Janse van Rensburg, E.
2013
Inter-rater reliability of the Posture Analysis Toolkit. South African Journal of Occupational Therapy. 2013; 43(1):15-20 ISSN 00382337 ; Hough, P.A.; Nel, M.
Substance Abuser’s Anger Behaviour and Sensory Processing Patterns: An Occupational Therapy Investigation. South African Journal of Occupational Therapy, Volume 43, Number 1, April 2013, ISSN 00382337; Stols, D.; Van Heerden, R.; Van Jaarsveld, A.; Nel, R.
Promoting person-centered care for people with advanced dementia through environmental adaptations. South African Journal of Occupational Therapy Volume 43, Number 2, July 2013, ISSN 00382337; Du Toit, S.; Van der Merwe, R.
Wheelchair dancing and self-esteem in adolescents with physical disabilities. South African Journal of Occupational Therapy Volume 43, Number 2, July 2013, ISSN 00382337; De Villiers, D.; Van Rooyen, F.C.; OT students.
A Clinical Skills Unit: Addressing the need for Continued Professional Development (CPD) in Allied Health Professions. South African Journal of Occupational Therapy. Volume 43, Number 3, December 2013, ISSN 0038-2337 ; Van Vuuren, S.; Nel, M.
The use of the Sensory Integration and Praxis Tests with South African Children. South African Journal of Occupational Therapy, Volume 42, Number 3, December 2012, ISSN 00382337. Van Jaarsveld, A.; Mailloux, Z.; Herzberg, D.
Faktore wat kan bydra tot die ontwikkeling van ‘n kultuurtoepaslike milieu vir Sesotho/Setswana-bejaarde persone in residensiële-sorg-eenhede. Litnet Akademies, Electronic Publication, 2012-07-09. Available at http://www.litnet.co.za/Author/2961, Du Toit, S.; Van der Merwe, T. (Studente: Boning, W.; Van der Merwe, R.; De Villiers, M.; Higgo, A.; Kruger, A.; Olivier, N; Viljoen, G.).
Cultural Competence. Acta Academica 2012 44(3):123-159; Janse van Rensburg, E.; Van der Merwe, T.; Nel, M.
The DTVP-2 visual closure subtest: a closer look . South African Journal of Occupational Therapy, July 2012, 42(2); Visser, M.; Cronje, M.; Kemp, B.; Scholtz, M.; Van Rooyen, W.; Nel, M.
Opinion Piece: The potential of Dementia Care Mapping as a practice development tool for occupational therapists in South Africa. December 2012 SAJOT; Du Toit, S.; Surr, C. (University of Bradford, UK)
2011
The developmental status of street children in Potchefstroom, South Africa. Authors: A van Jaarsveld, M Vermaak, C van Rooyen. South African Journal of Occupational Therapy, Volume 41, Number 1, March 2011, ISSN 00382337
Promoting an appreciation for research-related activities: the role of occupational identity. Authors: S du Toit, A Wilkinson. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, October 2011, 74(10)
2010
The value of small-scale student projects in undergraduate research training. Acta Academia 42(2):169 – 198 ISSN 0587-2405. Authors: Du Toit, S & Wilkinson, A (2010)
Research and Reflection: Potential Impact on the Professional Development of Undergraduate Occupational Therapy Students. Systematic Practice and Action Research. 23(5): 387-404. Authors: Du Toit, S & Wilkinson, A (2010)
Role of research in occupational therapy clinical practice: Applying action learning and action research in pursuit of evidence-based practice. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal (2010) DOI: 10.1111/j.1440-1630.2010.00851. Authors: Du Toit S, Wilkinson, A & Adam, K (2010)
Occupational Therapy and the quest for human dignity: Why human rights matter. South African Journal of Occupational Therapy, Volume 40 Number 1, March 2010. Author: Tania vd Merwe
Clinical Skills Centre: Training of South African Occupational Therapists. South African Journal of Occupational Therapy, Volume 40, Number 2, August 2010, ISSN 00382337. Authors: S van Vuuren and M Nel
The association of an omitted crawling milestone with pencil grasp and control in five- and six-year-old children. South African Journal of Occupational Therapy, Volume 40, Number 2, August 2010, ISSN 00382337. Authors: MM Visser and D Franzen
Occupational Students: Knowledge and Skills regarding writing scientific articles. South African Journal of Occupational Therapy, Volume 40 Number 3, November 2010. Authors: Hough, PA. & Nel M
2009
Title: Publish or Perish: A practical solution for research and publication challenges of occupational therapists in South Africa. South African Journal of Occupational Therapy, Volume 39 Number 1, May 2009, ISSN 00382337. Authors: du Toit SHT, Dept. of Occupational Therapy, Wilkinson AC, SOSHO, University of the Free State.
Title: The Influence of Hipster fashion on Body Alignment. South African Journal of Occupational Therapy, Volume 39 Number 2, August 2009. Authors: PA Hough, AM Beukes, V Clarke, M Frankim, TF Jewell, M Mathee Dept. of Occupational Therapy, University of the Free State. M Nel Dept. of Biostatististics, University of the Free State.
Title: Framework for Staff Development in the School for Allied Health Profession UFS South African Journal of Occupational Therapy, Volume 39 Number 2, August 2009. Authors: van Vuuren S, Head: Nel MM, van Heerden SM, Joubert G,
Title: Assessment of Posture – Accuracy of the Plumbline Method South African Journal of Occupational Therapy, November 2009, Volume 39, No 3. Authors: Hough PA, Du Plessis C, Le Roux M, Prinsloo J, Smit AS, Swart J, Van Zyl C, Nel M.
2008
Title: Roles, experiences and needs of caregivers of people with Parkinson’s desease in South Africa. Authors: de Villiers D, Lecturer: R van Heerden, Dept. of Occupational Therapy, Nel R, Dept. of Biostatistics, University of the Free State. South African Journal of Occupational Therapy Volume 38 Number 3 November 2008 ISSN 00382337
Title: "Guidelines - return to work - Acute Low Back Pain". South African Journal of Occupational Therapy Volume 38 Number 3 November 2008 ISSN 00382337. Authors: Hough PA, Department of Occupational Therapy, Prof Prinsloo, Head Department of Family Medicine, Nel M, Department of Biostatistics, University of the Free State.
2007
Title: Theraplay for children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder – Journal: South African Journal of Occupational Therapy, Volume 37. Number 1, May 2007 (10-17). Authors: Fourie AJ, van Vuuren S, Venter A, Nel M.
Low Back Pain. SA Fam Pract 2007 49(6): 4. Author: PA Hough
Title: Perspectives on multi professional education (MPE) in the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Free State. SA Fam Pract 2007;49(5) . Authors: van Vuuren S, Head School of Allied Health Sciences, Nel M, Dept of Biostatistics, UFS. SA Family Practice, 2007
Title: The Relation between breast reduction and participation in activity, with specific reference to leisure activities. SA Fam Pract 2007;49(8): 17. Authors: Hough PA, Nel M, Jooste F, Breitenbach E, Botes R, Lamola E, Naude E, Smit M, Strydom E.
2006
Title: The Effect of Postural Training on Perception of Spinal Capability. Journal: Occupational Health Southern Africa, Vol 12 No 4 July/August 2006. Authors: Hough PA, Lecturer, Department of Occupational Therapy, Joubert G, Associate Professor and Head of the Department of Biostatistics, Odendaal CL, Professor and Head of the Department of Anaestesiology. Faculty of Medicine, University of the Free State.
Title: The Influence of Carrying a School Bag on the Developing Spine. Journal: Childrens Health Care, USA. 35(4), 339-348. 2006
Authors: Hough PA, Lecturer, Department of Occupational Therapy, Nel M, Department of Biostatistics, Smit JE, Malan E, van der Watt M, Deacon A, Grobler L, Bester A, Department of Occupational Therapy, University of the Free State.
Title: Guidelines prescribed by general practitioners to patients with acute low back pain regarding "return to work". Journal: South African Family Practice Nov/Dec 2006 Volume 48 No 10.
Authors: Hough PA, Lecturer, Department of Occupational Therapy, van Rooyen FC, Department of Biostatistics, Bredenkamp E, Brough K, Ferreira M, Snyman C, Myburgh H, van Niekerk C.
Title: The short-term effect of a life skills intervention programme on the emotional intelligence of Grade R children. Journal: South African Journal of Occupational Therapy, Volume 36, Number 3, November 2006.
Authors: van Heerden SM, Head, Department of Occupational Therapy, University of the Free State, Bester CJ, Department of Biostatistics, Wilson B, Coetzee E, Kruger F, Pieterse T, Steenkamp J, van Jaarsveld M.
2005 Chapter in book
Title: Occupational Therapy in Mental Health. Crouch R and Alers V. 2005 Whurr Publishers, London and Philadelphia. Chapter title: Sensory Integration in Mental retardation and pervasive developmental disorders. Author: van Jaarsveld A: Lecturer Dept of Occupational Therapy University of the Free State.
2002
Title: The effect of physical activity on the activity participation of psychotic patients. Journal of Occupational Therapy, Vol. 32, Nr. 1, May 2002. Author: van Heerden SM: Head of department, Dept. of Occupational Therapy, University of the Free State; Joubert G: Head of department, Dept. of Biostatistics, University of the Free State.
2001
Title: The effect of a sensory integration-orientated stimulation programme on three- to five-year old black preschool children in semi-structured pre-school programmes in Mangaung, Bloemfontein. South African Journal of Occupational Therapy, Vol. 31, No. 3, Nov. 2001.
Authors: van Jaarsveld A, Lecturer: Dept. Occupational Therapy, Venter A, Head: Dept. of Paediatrics, Joubert G, Head: Dept. of Biostatistics, van Vuuren S, Head: School of Allied Health Professions. University of the Free State.
Title: The prevalence of sensory integration problems in three to five-year old black pre-school children in semi-structural preschool programmes in Mangaung, Bloemfontein. South African Journal of Occupational Therapy, Vol. 31, No. 2, Aug. 2001. Authors: van Jaarsveld A, Lecturer: Dept. Occupational Therapy, Venter A, Head: Dept. of Paediatrics, van Vuuren S, Head: School of Allied Health Professions, Joubert G, Head: Dept. of Biostatistics, University of the Free State.