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MAKAULA, Onika; MSOMI, Ntandoyenkosi L.  y  ROSS, Andrew J.. Use of physical activity by occupational therapists and speech-language therapists in KwaZulu-Natal. SAFP [online]. 2025, vol.67, n.1, pp.1-8. ISSN 2078-6204.  https://doi.org/10.4102/safp.v67i1.6184.

BACKGROUND: Physical activity (PA) plays an important role in rehabilitation by promoting emotional well-being, functional independence, and both physical and cognitive recovery. Although its application in rehabilitation varies, both occupational therapists and speech and language therapists incorporate PA to address individualised patient needs OBJECTIVE: We explored the use of PA by occupational therapists and speech and language therapists in the integration of PA in treatment METHODS: Ten therapists participated in virtual semi-structured interviews to explore their use of PA in patient treatment. A directed content analysis guided by the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) framework was employed. NVivo software facilitated the coding of data into pre-established ICF categories: body structures and functions, activities and participation, and environmental factors RESULTS: Therapists used PA to achieve endurance, strength and cognitive recovery (body structures and functions); promote engagement in meaningful tasks (activities and participation); and identify environmental barriers and facilitators, such as resource constraints and interdisciplinary collaboration (environmental factors CONCLUSION: PA is regarded as a valuable therapeutic tool across ICF domains, with its optimal use in public sector facilities being hindered by institutional challenges, including staff shortages and limited resources CONTRIBUTION: This study contributes to the understanding of how occupational therapists and speech and language therapists integrate PA into rehabilitation, capturing practical clinical strategies aligned with the ICF framework

Palabras clave : physical activity; rehabilitation; occupational therapy; speech and language therapy; ICF; qualitative.

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