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Prevention of disability and rehabilitation--results from a collaborative project in China.

Abstract

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.

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Type
Journal Article
Author
Zhang G
Zheng T
Li W
Yan L
Jiang J
Wei X
Smith W C
Watson J M
Jakeman P