Center for Innovative Drug Development and Therapeutic Trials for Africa (CDT-Africa), Addis Ababa University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Research Article
Integration and Scale-Up of a Primary Healthcare-Based Chronic Wound Care Package for Persons Affected by Skin-NTDS and Other Conditions in Ethiopia: A Protocol for an Implementation Research Study
Author(s): Mersha Kinfe*, Maya Semrau, Asrat Mengiste, Oumer Ali, Ajeme Tesfaye, Stephen A Bremner, Natalia Hounsome, Vasso Anagnostopoulou, Brewster M, Lawrence Rugema, Eiman Siddig Ahmed, Agumasie Semahegn, Abebaw Fekadu and Gail Davey
Introduction: The intense effect impact of wounds on the quality of life of those affected is often underestimated. Chronic wounds impose substantial burdens on individuals and communities in terms of disability, mental distress, stigma, and economic productivity losses. To effectively address these challenges, an integrated and comprehensive approach to primary health care based chronic wound care prevention and management is essential. This implementation research study aims to assess the integration and scale-up of a comprehensive package of primary healthcare-based wound care and psycho-social support for persons affected by chronic wounds caused by Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) and other conditions in selected districts in Ethiopia.
Methods: The study will be implemented in central Ethiopia in three stages, utilizing a mixed-method.. View More»
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