Publications by authors named "Jannine Ebenso"
Introduction: The present study examines the inter-tester and intra-tester reliability of the recently developed scale for Screening of Activity Limitation and Safety Awareness (SALSA) in North-West Nigeria. The scale was developed through collaborative research in five countries around the world.
Methodology: One hundred and three people affected by leprosy from three states in North-West Nigeria participated in the study.
Objective: To assess the impact of the three self-care Groups on ulcer prevalence and readmission rates in Okegbala hospital.
Design: A retrospective, descriptive study. The evaluation combined four data collection methods namely (i) records survey, (ii) semi-structured interviews of individual members of self-care groups, (iii) group discussions and (iv) key informant interviews.
Objective: To assess to what extent the Maximum WHO Impairment Grade, the EHF Score and Impairment Summary Form (ISF) reflect changes in impairment, both in number(s) and severity.
Design: The impairment data at registration and at release from treatment of 444 persons affected by leprosy registered for MDT from 1994-2003 in Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria were analysed using three monitoring tools.
Results: Of the 444 patients, 92 people had a change (10 deteriorated, 70 improved while 12 had improvement in some parts of their body and deterioration in other parts) in their impairment between Registration and Release from Treatment.
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to create and validate a simple questionnaire for measuring activity limitations in individuals with leprosy and diabetes, making it suitable for use in basic clinical settings without requiring special skills or equipment.
- Research included compiling a list of daily activities through interviews and focus groups, leading to a 374-item questionnaire tested on 568 individuals across diverse cultures.
- The final 20-item SALSA scale was validated through high correlations with independent assessments and demonstrated good reliability, ensuring its effectiveness in assessing activity limitations and safety awareness in affected individuals.