Summary of lessons learned
Self-imposed quarantine has proved less problematic.
The timely and reliable delivery of resources (e.g. food/water) and expertise (e.g. contact tracing/safe and dignified burials) is essential to ensure cooperation and deter quarantine violation.
The commun...ities’ understanding of the benefits of quarantine and its role in stopping the outbreak is essential.
Coercion is counterproductive.
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Q5.SCOPING QUESTION: In individuals with psychotic disorders (including schizophrenia) who require long-term antipsychotic treatment, what is the safety and role of depot antipsychotic medication?
SCOPING QUESTION: In adults with acute convulsive seizures, where intravenous access is available, which first-line anti- epileptic medication should be used to abort seizures when compared to comparator?
(New 2015)
Scoping question: Within the context of mental health and developmental assessment of children and youth, what are the effective strategies for detecting maltreatment?
Q15. SCOPING QUESTION: Is pharmacological intervention effective and safe for treatment of psychotic disorders in adolescents (including schizophrenia and bipolar disorder)?
Value in Health Regional Issues 4 C (2014) 37-40
Disability inclusive practices for strengthening comprehensive eye care
SCOPING QUESTION: In adults with established status epilepticus (i.e., seizures persisting after the first-line treatment with benzodiazepines [or benzodiazepines-resistant status epilepticus]), which anti-epileptic medications are associated with cessation of seizures and reduced adverse effects)?
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This report presents the findings from the Community Based Volunteers Skill Audit Survey that was carried out in 11 districts in Zambia as part of the Millennium Development Goal Acceleration Initiative.
Vision Statement
From birth to 8 years of age, all children of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar will receive holistic, high-quality and developmentally-appropriate care from their parents, caregivers and service providers to ensure they will be happy, healthy, well nourished, socially adept..., emotionally balanced and well protected in conditions of freedom, equity and dignity in order to contribute positively to their families, communities and the nation.
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Voices from Leaders in the Field