Mathew J, Antony P, Ethiraj T, Krishnamurthy P
Damien Foundation India Trust (DFIT), Chennai.
Indian J Lepr. 1999 Apr-Jun;71(2):173-87.
Seeking a solution to bring down the prevalence of simple plantar ulcers in the field, Damien Foundation India Trust (DFIT), Chennai, developed a curriculum to teach the field staff of all its projects. The purpose was to make patients self-reliant in the care of their plantar ulcers in their homes. The strategy used was to make patients take care of their ulcers using tools found in their homes and surroundings and become responsible for the care of their limbs. This strategy was implemented in eight projects of DFIT and the programme was followed regularly for one year. Regular monitoring and evaluation showed that under this strategy the prevalence of plantar ulcers was reduced by about 50%.
为寻求降低该地区单纯足底溃疡患病率的解决方案，金奈的达米恩基金会印度信托（DFIT）制定了一门课程，以培训其所有项目的现场工作人员。目的是让患者在家中能够自主护理足底溃疡。所采用的策略是让患者使用家中和周围环境中找到的工具来护理溃疡，并对肢体护理负责。该策略在DFIT的八个项目中实施，并对该项目进行了为期一年的定期跟踪。定期监测和评估表明，在该策略下，足底溃疡的患病率降低了约50%。
