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Table 7 A priori including the new concepts and themes

From: A systematic review of primary care models for non-communicable disease interventions in Sub-Saharan Africa

A priori concepts

New concepts

A priori themes

Revised and new themes

Screening

 

Case finding

 

Prevention

 

Modify risk factors

 

Control

Quality improvement

 

Review criteria

 

Staff competence

Health systems

Essential medicines

 

Essential diagnostics

 

Systematic monitoring and evaluation

 

Decentralized care

 

Decision support

Standardized treatment

Adherence to medications

Standardized diagnosis

Adherence to follow-up

Standardized referral pathway

Communication with MD/specialist

Standardized follow-up appointments

 

Human Resources

Task-shifting/Multidisciplinary clinic

Train and retrain staff

 

Dedicated NCD staff