Dengue algorithms integrated into the IMCI guidelines: An updated assessment in five Southeast-Asian countries.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Dengue is not included explicitly in the WHO Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI) algorithm. However, the assessment, classification and management of dengue has been incorporated into several IMCI country adaptations. We aimed to evaluate the dengue algorithms incorporated into IMCI guidelines and discuss the need for harmonization, including an extension of the age range for IMCI.

Methods

This study included three steps. First, we investigated dengue algorithms incorporated into five Southeast-Asian (Myanmar, Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia, Cambodia) country IMCI guidelines through a desk-based analysis. Second, we conducted an expert survey to elicit opinions regarding the integration of dengue and extension of the age range in IMCI. Third, we com

SUBMITTER: Petzold S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9586355 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature