@article{319,
  keywords = {China, Disabled Persons, Foot Ulcer, Humans, Leprostatic Agents, leprosy, Neuritis, Pilot Projects},
  author = {Zhang G and Zheng T and Li W and Yan L and Jiang J and Wei X and Smith W C and Watson J M and Jakeman P},
  title = {Prevention of disability and rehabilitation--results from a collaborative project in China.},
  abstract = {<p>Eight different geographical districts in China varying in urban and rural characteristics from 6 provinces and 2 municipalities were selected as pilot areas of the project. The interventions included early detection and treatment of neuritis, self-care training, adapted footwear, surgery, comprehensive treatment of complicated ulcers, and prostheses. Main changes in eye, hand and foot impairments between baseline assessment and assessment at 2 years have been presented in this paper.</p>},
  year = {1996},
  journal = {Chinese medical sciences journal = Chung-kuo i hsueh k'o hsueh tsa chih},
  volume = {11},
  pages = {136-41},
  month = {1996 Sep},
  issn = {1001-9294},
  language = {eng},
}