Health system challenges in organizing quality diabetes care for urban poor in South India.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Weak health systems in low- and middle-income countries are recognized as the major constraint in responding to the rising burden of chronic conditions. Despite recognition by global actors for the need for research on health systems, little attention has been given to the role played by local health systems. We aim to analyze a mixed local health system to identify the main challenges in delivering quality care for diabetes mellitus type 2.

Methods

We used the health system dynamics framework to analyze a health system in KG Halli, a poor urban neighborhood in South India. We conducted semi-structured interviews with healthcare providers located in and around the neighborhood who provide care to diabetes patients: three specialist and 13 non-specialist doctors, t

SUBMITTER: Bhojani U 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4154689 | biostudies-literature | 2014

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature