Evaluation of a facility-based inspection tool to assess lymphedema management services in Vietnam.

ABSTRACT: Assuring availability of services for patients with lymphedema is required for countries to be validated as having achieved elimination of lymphatic filariasis (LF). A direct inspection protocol (DIP) tool, designed to measure the readiness to provide quality lymphedema management services, has recently been developed. The DIP tool includes 14 indicators across six quality themes: trained staff, case management and education materials, water infrastructure, medicines and commodities, patient tracking system, and staff knowledge. We evaluated the use of the tool in Vietnam, where data were needed to inform validation efforts. To apply the tool in Vietnam, we compiled a list of 219 commune health stations (CHS) with known lymphedema patients and conducted a cross-sectional survey in 32 CHS;

SUBMITTER: Dung DT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7595627 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature