Qualitative evaluation of the outcomes of care and treatment for children and adolescents with nodding syndrome and other epilepsies in Uganda.
Catherine AbboAmos Deogratius MwakaBernard Toliva OparRichard IdroPublished in: Infectious diseases of poverty (2019)
Despite involvement of relevant MDT members in the development of multidisciplinary NS guidelines, multidisciplinary care was not implemented in practice. There is urgent need to review the NS clinical guidelines. Quarterly CSS and consistent anticonvulsant medication are needed at health facilities in affected communities. Implementation of the existing policies and programs to deal with the psychosocial and psychosexual issues that affect children with NS and other chronic conditions is needed.
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