Implementation considerations for non-communicable disease-related integration in primary health care: a rapid review of qualitative evidence.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Integrated delivery of primary health care (PHC) services is a health reform recommended for achieving ambitious targets of the Sustainable Development Goals and Universal Health Coverage, responding to growing challenges of managing non-communicable and multimorbidity. However, more evidence is needed on effective implementation of PHC integration in different country settings.

Objective

This rapid review synthesized qualitative evidence on implementation factors affecting integration of non-communicable disease (NCD) into PHC, from the perspective of implementers. The review contributes evidence to inform the World Health Organizations' guidance on integration of NCD control and prevention to strengthen health systems.

Method

The review was guided by stan

SUBMITTER: Leon N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9938355 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature