Evaluation of surgical treatments for leprosy sequelae using the Salsa and Dash scales

Abstract

Objectiveto compare the SALSA and risk awareness scales with the DASH scale in assessments on leprosy surgery.Methodbefore the operation and 90 days afterwards, we applied the tests to 14 patients (11 females and three males) of ages from 28 to 67 years, who were operated between November 2011 and May 2012.Resultsthe patients were evaluated after the operation using the SALSA and DASH scales, to measure their relationships and results.Conclusiondespite the small sample, this study showed that there were similar relationships of results between the SALSA/risk awareness and DASH scales.

Pós-operatório tardio de descompressão neural periférica em hanseníase: desfecho clínico e percepção do paciente

“…Besides, the effectiveness of the surgical treatment does not depend only on clinical factors, but also on the capacity of the patient to understand the orientations of the postoperative care, as well as the health professional in being clear when orientating patients (Pinho et al, 2014). Therefore, a reflection on the attitude of the health professionals when transmitting information about technical procedures and self-care without proper attention to a group of individuals known with low level of education (Andrade et al, 1994) is necessary as shown in the present paper.…”