@article{6246,
  keywords = {Epoxy Resins, Hand Deformities, Acquired, Humans, leprosy, Patient Education as Topic, Quality of Life, Self Concept, Self-Help Devices},
  author = {Yawalkar S and Shah A and Ganapati R and Yan L B and Zhang G C and Chen H and Westmacott K and Osterwalder W},
  title = {Modulan grip-aids for leprosy patients.},
  abstract = {<p>Made-to-measure Modulan grip-aids were fitted to 755 articles for 155 patients with hand deformities due to leprosy. The acceptance of the grip-aids was, in general, good. No instance of contact dermatitis or skin irritation was reported. These grip-aids facilitated a normal grip with crippled hands, and thus considerably improved the quality of the patient's personal and working life. They increased the patient's self-esteem and self-confidence because he/she could handle everyday objects or tools without the help of others and could do his/her job--an important step toward social and economic rehabilitation.</p>
},
  year = {1992},
  journal = {International journal of leprosy and other mycobacterial diseases : official organ of the International Leprosy Association},
  volume = {60},
  pages = {250-4},
  month = {1992 Jun},
  issn = {0148-916X},
  url = {http://ila.ilsl.br/pdfs/v60n2a11.pdf},
  language = {eng},
}