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. 2018 Sep 18;12(9):e0006699. doi: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0006699

Table 1. Proposed quality domains and corresponding tracer indicators.

Domains Tracer Indicators
1. Trained staff 1. at least one health facility staff member trained in lymphoedema management in the last two years;
2. Case management and education materials 2. at least one guideline for lymphoedema management is present at the health facility;
3. at least one information, education, and communication awareness material for lymphoedema management is present at the health facility;
3. Water infrastructure 4. the main water for the facility is an improved source, is located on the premises, and is functional at the time of the visit;
4. Medicines and commodities 5. antiseptics are present at the facility;
6. antifungals are present at the facility;
7. antibiotics are present at the facility;
8. analgesics are present at the facility;
9. at least one supply for lymphoedema and acute attack management is available at the health facility;
5. Patient tracking system 10. a system for patient tracking with at least one patient recorded in the last 12 months;
6. Staff knowledge 11. clinic staff member able to correctly identify at least one sign or symptom of lymphoedema;
12. clinic staff member able to correctly identify at least one lymphoedema management strategy;
13. clinic staff member able to correctly identify at least one sign or symptom of an acute attack;
14. clinic staff member able to correctly identify at least one strategy to treat a patient with an acute attack