Guidelines for health workers on how to educate women about the prevention of osteoporosis at primary healthcare level, how to diagnose osteoporosis and how to treat and manage patients at specialised levels of care such as hospitals.
These guidelines help health professionals diagnose asthma and also assist them with developing a partnership with patients so that the disease can be managed successfully. Patients are encouraged to take responsibility for their own health and are shown how to prevent asthma attacks.
Guidelines for healthcare workers and for parents of children with asthma. Diagnosis, prevention and treatment at primary healthcare level are dealt with.
Steps that can be taken to prevent strokes and ischaemic attacks, as well as invaluable information for health professionals and family members on how to care for stroke patients.
Guidelines for the elderly and healthcare workers on identifying and treating foot problems with a view to keeping the elderly mobile.
These are cost-effective and user-friendly treatment guidelines aimed at preventing acquired hearing impairment as a result of chronic otitis media. The primary target group for prevention and treatment is children aged between zero and six years and health professionals, and the secondary target population is children between seven and 14 years of age and the general public.
Guidelines for health workers on how to prevent and treat Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Heart Disease in patients who present at primary healthcare level.
Information on what elderly people can do to prevent the onset of debilitating chronic illnesses associated with lifestyle. Preventative measures suggested include exercising, controlling the consumption of tobacco and alcohol and a healthy diet.
These guidelines deal with how to effectively manage people with hypertension at primary healthcare level. Prevention of high blood pressure and education on how to do this is covered in the guidelines.
A publication for people with diabetes and for health professionals so that Diabetes Type 2 is accurately diagnosed, treated and prevented at primary healthcare level. The guidelines also indicate when it may be necessary to refer the patient to a more specialised level of care.