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Introduction

As part of the 5th-semester curriculum focusing on Community Health Nursing and on the occasion of “WORLD LEPROSY DAY”, students visited Raphael Ryder Cheshire, an NGO established in 1959 by humanitarians Lord Leonard Cheshire and Lady Sue Ryder. The center is a premier institution for the rehabilitation of individuals with intellectual disabilities, leprosy-cured patients, and tuberculosis (TB) patients. World Leprosy Day is observed to raise awareness about leprosy, reduce stigma, and promote early diagnosis and treatment. Theme for this year is “Leprosy is curable the real challenge is stigma”.

Objectives of the Visit

  • To observe the management and rehabilitation of persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
  • To create awareness about leprosy, its causes, symptoms, and treatment
  • To dispel myths and misconceptions associated with the disease
  • To promote early detection and timely medical care
  • To encourage social acceptance and eliminate discrimination
  • To learn about the long-term care and social reintegration of leprosy-cured individuals.

Areas Visited

  • Special Education Centre: Observed students with autism and cerebral palsy undergoing vocational training and special education designed to foster independence.
  • TB Control Unit: Studied the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP) guidelines followed by the centre's hospital for diagnosis and treatment.
  • Life-Long Care Home: Visited the residential quarters for leprosy-cured patients, focusing on geriatric care and wound management.
  • Outpatient Department (OPD): Observed the diagnostic services provided to the local underprivileged community.

Programme details

Students had visited nearby school at center where they performed various activities like health education and nukkad natak regarding the Leprosy for creating awareness among school going children. At last students had provided refreshment for school children. 

Key Learning’s for Nursing Students

  • Rehabilitation Nursing: Gained insights into the therapeutic strategies used by physiotherapists and occupational therapists to improve muscle coordination in cerebral palsy patients.
  • Psychosocial Support: Learned the importance of psychological counseling for both the patients and their families to manage the stigma associated with leprosy and TB.
  • Community Health: Understood the logistical challenges of mobile outreach programs that identify special needs children in remote rural areas.

Conclusion

The visit provided a comprehensive practical understanding of the continuum of care required for chronic conditions and disabilities. It highlighted the critical role of nurses in specialized rehabilitation settings, beyond traditional hospital clinical.

 

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