Taking stock: provider prescribing practices in the presence and absence of ACT stock.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Globally, the monitoring of prompt and effective treatment for malaria with artemisinin combination therapy (ACT) is conducted largely through household surveys. This measure; however, provides no information on case management processes at the health facility level. The aim of this review was to assess evidence from health facility surveys on malaria prescribing practices using ACT, in the presence and absence of ACT stock, at time and place where treatment was sought.

Methods

A systematic search of published literature was conducted. Findings were collated and data extracted on proportion of patients prescribed ACT and alternative anti-malarials in the presence and absence of ACT stock.

Results

Of the 14 studies identified in which ACT prescription for un

SUBMITTER: Hensen B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3163227 | biostudies-literature | 2011 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature