Potential and challenges for an integrated management of tuberculosis, diabetes mellitus, and hypertension: A scoping review protocol.

ABSTRACT: In many low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), the epidemiological transition is characterized by an increased burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and the persistent challenge of infectious diseases. The transmission of tuberculosis, one of the leading infectious diseases, can be halted through active screening of risk groups and early case findings. Studies have reported comorbidities between tuberculosis (TB) and NCDs, which necessitates the development of an integrated disease management model. This scoping review discusses the possibilities and problems of integration in managing TB and NCDs, with a particular emphasis on diabetic mellitus (DM) and hypertension screening and control. We will conduct this review following Arksey and O'Malley's framework for scoping review. We

SUBMITTER: Widyaningsih V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9275721 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature