Table of contents
Abstract
CHAPTER I
Introduction
Aims an Objective
CHAPTER II
Literature Review
Mycobacterium Tuberculosis
Pulmonary Tuberculosis
Signs and Symptoms
Causative Agent
Control Measure
Incubation Period
Mode of Transmission
Complication
Management
CHAPTER III
Patient Biodata
Patient’s Profile
Patient Family Profile
Family Social History
Home Environment Setting
Sitting Room
Kitchen
Bathroom / Toilet
Refuse Disposal
Water Supply
Health Information
Past Medical History
Past Surgical History
How I Met My Patient
Management According to Standing Order
CHAPTER IV
Home Visit
Purpose of Home Visit
First Home Visit
Second Home Visit
Third Home Visit
Fourth Home Visit
Fifth Home Visit
Problems Identified
Problem Solving
Health Evaluation
CHAPTER V
Summary
Conclusion
Recommendations
References
Abstract
This family case study on a 42 years old man with tuberculosis
highlights the definition of tuberculosis from different authors, the signs and
symptoms, causative agent, incubation period, mode of transmission etc, and the
immediate treatment of the disease. Tuberculosis is an infectious and
contagious disease that can affect all ages; it is better prevented by
vaccination with BCG (Bacilli Calmette Guerine) and early diagnosis and treatment
of an infected person. During the course of study, home visits were made to
find out how the family and the environment settings may affect the patient and
the entire family, the family was Health Educated on how to solve their
identified Health problems. At the end of the study, recommendations were made
to help reduce the prevalence and the incidence rate of disease.
highlights the definition of tuberculosis from different authors, the signs and
symptoms, causative agent, incubation period, mode of transmission etc, and the
immediate treatment of the disease. Tuberculosis is an infectious and
contagious disease that can affect all ages; it is better prevented by
vaccination with BCG (Bacilli Calmette Guerine) and early diagnosis and treatment
of an infected person. During the course of study, home visits were made to
find out how the family and the environment settings may affect the patient and
the entire family, the family was Health Educated on how to solve their
identified Health problems. At the end of the study, recommendations were made
to help reduce the prevalence and the incidence rate of disease.
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