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ArticleCurrent cardiology reviews2017

Adherence to Secondary Prophylaxis for Acute Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Heart Disease: A Systematic Review.

Priya M Kevat, Benjamin M Reeves, Alan R Ruben, Ronny Gunnarsson

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Article in Current cardiology reviews, 2017. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 38 papers, 3 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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4 authors at 3 institutions in 2 countries.

Priya M KevatRoyal Children's Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
Benjamin M ReevesCollege of Medicine and Dentistry, James Cook University, Cairns, Queensland, Australia.
Alan R RubenApunipima Cape York Health Council and Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service, Queensland, Australia.
Ronny GunnarssonCollege of Medicine and Dentistry, James Cook University, Cairns, Queensland, Australia.
James Cook University · AURoyal Children's Hospital · AUUniversity of Gothenburg · SE

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundOptimal delivery of regular benzathine penicillin G (BPG) injections prescribed as secondary prophylaxis for acute rheumatic fever (ARF) and rheumatic heart disease (RHD) is vital to preventing disease morbidity and cardiac sequelae in affected pediatric and young adult populations. However, poor uptake of secondary prophylaxis remains a significant challenge to ARF/RHD control programs.

objectiveIn order to facilitate better understanding of this challenge and thereby identify means to improve service delivery, this systematic literature review explored rates of adherence and factors associated with adherence to secondary prophylaxis for ARF and RHD worldwide.

methodsMEDLINE was searched for relevant primary studies published in the English language from 1994-2014, and a search of reference lists of eligible articles was performed. The methodological quality of included studies was evaluated using a modified assessment tool.

resultsTwenty studies were included in the review. There was a range of adherence to varying regimens of secondary prophylaxis reported globally, and a number of patient demographic, clinical, socio-cultural and health care service delivery factors associated with adherence to secondary prophylaxis were identified.

conclusionInsights into factors associated with lower and higher adherence to secondary prophylaxis may be utilized to facilitate improved delivery of secondary prophylaxis for ARF and RHD. Strategies may include ensuring an effective active recall system, providing holistic care, involving community health workers and delivering ARF/RHD health education.

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Acute rheumatic feveradherencebenzathine benzylpenicillinbenzathine penicillincompliancepenicillin G benzathinerheumatic heart diseasesecondary prophylaxis.

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PMID28093988
PMCPMC5452151
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