Clinical-Epidemiological Profile of Patients Living with Leprosy
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https://doi.org/10.3823/1807Keywords:
leprosy, occupational therapy, activities of daily living, risk, physical limitation, handcap.Abstract
Background: Leprosy is an infectious disease that is manifested in dermatological signs and symptoms and can interfere with activities of daily living.Â
Objective: To describe the clinical and epidemiological profile of leprosy patients.Â
Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 41 patients diagnosed with leprosy, treated between 2011 and 2013. The SALSA scale was applied to check the limitations in activities of daily living and data were analysed quantitatively and statistically.
Result: The patients were aged between 23 and 59 years, mostly male, with a high prevalence of tuberculoid leprosy, without co-morbidities and outpatient discharge. The SALSA scale score was relevant for individuals without limitations in domains such as mobility, self-care, work and dexterity.Â
Conclusion: Patients have few limitations for carrying out their daily activities, as well as a low disability level.
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