ArticleJournal of clinical and diagnostic research : JCDR2017
Use of Healthcare Services by Patients with Non-Communicable Diseases in Nepal: A Qualitative Study with Healthcare Providers.
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- Best Nursing Intervention Practices to Prevent Non-Communicable Disease: A Systematic Review.Public health reviews · 2022Pooled it
- Barriers, Enablers and Strategies for the Treatment and Control of Hypertension in Nepal: A Systematic Review.Frontiers in cardiovascular medicine · 2021Pooled it
- Barriers and facilitators to patient utilization of noncommunicable disease services in primary healthcare facilities in Nepal: a qualitative study.BMC health services research · 2025Article
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- Enhancing Chronic Disease Management: Personalized Medicine Insights from Rural and Urban General Practitioner Practices.Journal of personalized medicine · 2024Article
- Tackling the non-communicable disease epidemic: a framework for policy action in low- and middle-income countries.The Pan African medical journal · 2024Article
- Presenting complaints and mortality in a cohort of 22 000 adult emergency patients at a local hospital in Nepal.Journal of global health · 2019Observational
- Availability, Price, and Affordability of Essential Medicines to Manage Noncommunicable Diseases: A National Survey From Nepal.Inquiry : a journal of medical care organization, provision and financingArticle
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Abstract
introductionThe healthcare systems in many Low-and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs) like Nepal have long focused on preventing and treating infectious diseases. Little is known about their preparedness to address the increasing prevalence of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs).
aimThis study aimed to investigate the use of healthcare services by patients with NCDs in Nepal. MATERIALS AND
methodsNine healthcare providers (including health assistants, pharmacy assistants, nurse, specialised nurse, practicing pharmacists, chief hospital pharmacist, doctors and specialised doctor) from Pokhara, Nepal, were recruited using purposive sampling. In depth interviews about the magnitude of NCDs, first point of care, screening and diagnosis, prevention and management, follow-up, and healthcare system responses to NCD burden were conducted. Data were thematically analysed with a deductive approach.
resultsAlthough the healthcare system in Nepal is still primarily focused on communicable infectious diseases, healthcare providers are aware of the increasing burden of NCDs and NCD risk factors. The first points of care for patients with NCDs are government primary healthcare facilities and private pharmacies. NCDs are often diagnosed late and opportunistically. NCD prevention and treatment is unaffordable for many people. There are no government sponsored NCD screening programs.
conclusionThere are problems associated with screening, diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of patients with NCDs in Nepal. Healthcare providers believe that the current healthcare system in Nepal is inadequate to address the growing problem of NCDs. The health system of Nepal will face challenges to incorporate programs to prevent and treat NCDs in addition to the pre-existing communicable diseases.
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