How have researchers defined and used the concept of ‘continuity of care’ for chronic conditions in the context of resource-constrained settings? A scoping review of existing literature and a proposed conceptual framework

How have researchers defined and used the concept of ‘continuity of care’ for chronic conditions in the context of resource-constrained settings? A scoping review of existing literature and a proposed conceptual framework

Abstract Background Within the context of the growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) globally, there is limited evidence on how researchers have explored the response to chronic health needs in the context of health policy and systems in low- and middle-income countries. Continuity of ca...

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Main Authors: Lana Meiqari, Tammam Al-Oudat, Dirk Essink, Fedde Scheele, Pamela Wright
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-03-01
Series:Health Research Policy and Systems
Subjects:
Continuity of care
long-term care
chronic care
resource-constrained setting
primary healthcare
health policy and systems
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12961-019-0426-1

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