Patient acceptability of targeted risk-based detection of non-communicable diseases in a dental and pharmacy setting.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Non-communicable diseases [NCDs] are the major cause of mortality globally and are increasing in prevalence. Different healthcare professionals' access different population groups; and engaging allied healthcare professionals in risk-driven early case detection of certain NCDs may be beneficial, especially those who have not been tested for NCDs within the previous 12 months. The objectives of this study were to determine: whether NCD case finding in dental/community pharmacy settings is feasible in terms of patient acceptability, barriers to recruitment, impact on the existing service. Determine time taken to test for: type 2 diabetes risk [T2DM], chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [COPD], hypertension, vitamin D deficiency and chronic kidney disease [CKD]. Determine

SUBMITTER: Yonel Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7576866 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature