Convalescence: An aspect of Health Care Delivery that has been overlooked in Uganda

ABSTRACT

Convalescence is defined by McHraw-Hill disctionary of scientific and technical terms as the period and process of recovery from an illness or injury. It forms a very important aspect in the health status of an individual. In the more developed countries; convalescing facilities exist; and are known in different forms; either as homes for the aged; sanatoriums or nursing homes. Nursing home are care refers to the out-of-home care facilities that offer a range from services similar to those in hospitals released patients earlier in efforts to contain costs. There is a high chance that similar practices can occur in developing countries. In Uganda; this is usually translated into sick-offs; given by the practitioners to their patients