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Social Support Services for Tuberculosis Clients
Author:
Boda, J.S.; Torres, M.A., Charles P Felton National Tuberculosis Center, Charles P Felton National Tuberculosis Center
Publication Date:
1999
Country of Origin:
United States
Format:
Book
Language:
English
Abstract
This guide is to help providers establish and enhance social support services in a TB clinic. The purpose of this guide is to help the worker to (1) establish social services, (2) develop a therapeutic alliance with clients, (3) create an Intake Form to identify barriers to TB treatment and formulate goals to reduce those barriers and increase client functioning, (4) counsel and help clients achieve their goals, (5) form support groups, and (6) lead or participate in case management.Publisher:
Charles P Felton National Tuberculosis Center
Audience(s):
Health Professionals, Managers and Supervisors, Outreach Workers, Social Service Providers
Topic:
Treatment- Patient Adherence, Case Management, Program Management, TB Treatment
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