Integrating tuberculosis and noncommunicable diseases care in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs): A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are facing a combined affliction from both tuberculosis (TB) and noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), which threatens population health and further strains the already stressed health systems. Integrating services for TB and NCDs is advantageous in tackling this joint burden of diseases effectively. Therefore, this systematic review explores the mechanisms for service integration for TB and NCDs and elucidates the facilitators and barriers for implementing integrated service models in LMIC settings.

Methods and findings

A systematic search was conducted in the Cochrane Library, MEDLINE, Embase, PubMed, Bibliography of Asian Studies, and the Global Index Medicus from database inception to November 4, 2021. For our search strateg

SUBMITTER: Foo C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8806070 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature