Julio Acha
About Julio Acha
Psychiatrist
Role(s) / Profession(s)
- Physician
Organization
- Socios En Salud - Partners In Health
Language(s)
Recent Contributions
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Julio Acha replied to "Psychosocial support for MDR-TB patients" in the MDR-TB Treatment & Prevention community.
In relation to the question posted regarding infection control measurements in group sessions, Socios En Salud (PIH Peru), began conducting psychosocial support groups with MDR TB patients in 1999 in the community. Our inclusion criteria is to have at least two negative sputum cultures. We exclude patients who still have positive sputum cultures, psychosis and severe personality disorders (anti-social personality disorder). In addition to regular group sessions, we offer recreational acitivities like picnic trips, birthday ...
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Julio Acha replied to "Psychosocial support for MDR-TB patients" in the MDR-TB Treatment & Prevention community.
Dear Nida - In regards to your question on methodology, we at SES use an eclectic model for our psychological support groups. We encourage patients to accept their illness and support them through the different stages such as denial, guilt, anger, depression to acceptance and hope. We find that the most important part is to move on from guilt that is what we call "TB of the soul". In addition we address managing social stigma ...
Recent Recommendations
- None at this time.