Activity limitation and social participation restriction among leprosy patients in Boru Meda Hospital, Amhara Region, Ethiopia.

Seid Getahun AbdelaSaskia van HentenSeid Hassen AbegazFentaw Bialfew BayuhFeleke Tilahun ZewduFentaw Tadese Berhe Johan van Griensven

Published in: PLoS neglected tropical diseases (2020)

This study revealed that activity limitation and participation restriction are common among leprosy patients. Earlier diagnosis and improved rehabilitative services may help to decrease activity limitation, whereas community rehabilitation may improve social participation. The old and centralized leprosy rehabilitation services need to be decentralized and backed with modern equipment and trained staffs.

Keyphrases

healthcare
mental health
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
physical activity
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
emergency department
single cell
resistance training
health insurance
adverse drug