A systematic rapid review on quality of care among non-communicable diseases (NCDs) service delivery in South Asia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

At present, poor quality of care (QoC) surrounding non-communicable diseases (NCDs) service provision poses a threat to South Asia. This systematic rapid review aims to highlight the available approaches to improve QoC in NCD services in South Asian countries.

Methods

Three electronic databases (Medline, Embase, and the Cochrane Library) were used to identify relevant literature. Studies published from January 1, 1990 to December 31, 2020 were included. Studies published in English in the South Asian context following any research design about four major NCDs (cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, chronic respiratory disease), and interventions to achieve QoC were included. Data extraction was done using a pre-specified form. A narrative synthesis was conducte

SUBMITTER: Ether S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9461576 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature