Implementing integrated services for people with epilepsy in primary care in Ethiopia: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In order to tackle the considerable treatment gap for epilepsy in many low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), a task sharing model is recommended whereby care is integrated into primary health services. However, there are limited data on implementation and impact of such services in LMICs. Our study aimed to explore the perspectives of service users and caregivers on the accessibility, experience and perceived impact of epilepsy treatment received in a task-shared model in a rural district of Ethiopia.

Methods

A qualitative study was carried out using interviews with purposively sampled service users (n = 13) and caregivers (n = 3) from a community-ascertained cohort of people with epilepsy receiving integrated services in primary care in rural Ethiopia. Interv

SUBMITTER: Catalao R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5963158 | biostudies-literature | 2018 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature