@article{26624,
  keywords = {Profiling},
  author = {Masuchi M H and Rosângela Filipini P and Corrêa A Z A H and Benetti F A and Ito L M and al. },
  title = {Clinical-Epidemiological Profile of Patients Living with Leprosy.},
  abstract = {<p>Background: Leprosy is an infectious disease that is manifested in dermatological signs and symptoms and can interfere with activities of daily living.</p>

<p>Objective: To describe the clinical and epidemiological profile of leprosy patients.</p>

<p>Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 41 patients diagnosed with leprosy, treated between 2011 and 2013. The SAL-SA Scale (Screening of Activity Limitation and Safety Awareness) was applied to check the limitations in activities of daily living and data were analysed quantitatively and statistically.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>Conclusion: Patients have few limitations for carrying out their daily activities, as well as a low disability level.</p>
},
  year = {2015},
  journal = {International archives of medicine},
  volume = {8},
  pages = {9 p.},
  publisher = {iMedPub Journals },
  issn = {1755-7682},
  url = {http://imed.pub/ojs/index.php/iam/article/view/1261/998 },
  doi = {10.3823/1807},
  language = {eng},
}