Thokozile Phakathi is the first isiZulu-speaking occupational therapist to have a permanent post at Mosvold Hospital. She treats patients with conditions as varied as premature birth to strokes or cerebrovascular accidents, spinal cord injuries and fractures, and more.
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“Understanding patients and their context makes a significant difference when it comes to explaining treatment and getting patients’ buy-in. We need parents to understand why they have to bring a child back to therapy repeatedly and carry out the home programmes we prescribe. This increases adherence to our programmes.”