Community-based Rehabilitation on Disabled Affected by Leprosy
- VernacularTitle:麻风病致残者的社区康复
- Author:
Lianhua ZHANG
;
Weiguo XU
;
Hongjun WANG
;
Zezhong LU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
leprosy, the disable, community-based rehabilitation(CBR)
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2008;14(2):196-197
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To explore the manner of the community-based rehabilitation(CBR)on the disabled affected by leprosy(DAL).Methods Two towns with more DALs were selected as pilot areas to set up a station for CBR in township hospital respectively.Under the leadership of governments on local county and township levels and using the health resources of township hospital recovery service was offered freely to DALs periodically.Certainly,the DALs were willing to participate the program,the township hospital and doctors offered service should be paid by local county health bureau.Results The station for CBR had run in right path and its range of service expanded around the 2 towns.Most part of DALs had cured or distinctly improved their exposure conjunctivitis,cracks of in numb hands and feet,foot ulcers.The style of the station for CBR had been accepted by local people and DALs.Finally,the township hospital and doctor offered service also earned from the station for CBR service.Conclusion CBR should be the most important part of leprosy rehabilitation.The general health services offering the rehabilitation of leprosy work is feasible,which only need pay a little.It also reflects and deepens the strategy advocated by WHO on the sustainability of Leprosy Control Program.
