Role of nursing management to assess disability prevention and elimination of lymphatic filariasis

Hygiene and skin care are effective and important interventions in the management of lymph edema secondary to lymphatic filariasis. Lymphatic filariasis has been identified as one of the six diseases that can be potentially eliminated. We analyzed the impact on the quality of life that education and introduction of a designated nurse had on lymphoedema patients in a community that was endemic for lymphatic filariasis. Global programme to eliminate lymphatic filariasis has been launched, applying principal strategies of mass drug administration to interrupt transmission and morbidity management to prevent disability. filariasis. Patients life quality was assessed using a Dermatology Life Quality Index Questionnaire (DLQI).
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Role of nursing management to assess disability prevention and elimination of lymphatic filariasis