Protocol for the evaluation of a pilot implementation of essential interventions for the prevention of cardiovascular diseases in primary healthcare in the Republic of Moldova.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Nearly 90% of all deaths in the Republic of Moldova are caused by non-communicable diseases, the majority of which (55%) are caused by cardiovascular diseases (CVD). In addition to reducing premature mortality from CVD, it is estimated that strengthening primary healthcare could cut the number of hypertension-related hospital admissions and diabetes-related hospitalisations in half. The aim of this evaluation is to determine the feasibility of implementing and evaluating essential interventions for the prevention of CVD in primary healthcare in the Republic of Moldova, with a view towards national scale-up.

Methods and analysis

A national steering group including international experts will be convened to adapt WHO Package of Essential NCD Intervention from Prima

SUBMITTER: Collins D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6615880 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature