Psychometric properties of the participation scale among former buruli ulcer patients in Ghana and Benin.

• Main Authors: Janine de Zeeuw (Author), Marlies Douwstra (Author), Till F Omansen (Author), Ghislain E Sopoh (Author), Christian Johnson (Author), Richard O Phillips (Author), Marike Alferink (Author), Paul Saunderson (Author), Tjip S Van der Werf (Author), Pieter U Dijkstra (Author), Ymkje Stienstra (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS), 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<h4>Background</h4>Buruli ulcer is a stigmatising disease treated with antibiotics and wound care, and sometimes surgical intervention is necessary. Permanent limitations in daily activities are a common long term consequence. It is unknown to what extent patients perceive problems in pa...