Evaluating the implementation of a dynamic digital application to enable community-based decentralisation of rheumatic heart disease case management in Uganda: protocol for a hybrid type III effectiveness-implementation study

Evaluating the implementation of a dynamic digital application to enable community-based decentralisation of rheumatic heart disease case management in Uganda: protocol for a hybrid type III effectiveness-implementation study

Introduction Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) affects over 39 million people worldwide, the majority in low-income and middle-income countries. Secondary antibiotic prophylaxis (SAP), given every 3–4 weeks can improve outcomes, provided more than 80% of doses are received. Poor adherence is strongly co...

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Main Authors: Emmy Okello, Craig Sable, David A Watkins, Chris T Longenecker, Jessica Abrams, Andrea Zawacki Beaton, Joselyn Rwebembera, Jenifer Atala, Jafesi Pulle, Rachel Sarnacki, Nicholas Ollberding, Ndate Fall, Yanfang Su, Linda Oyella, Kristen Danforth, Neema W Minja, Sarah R de Loizaga, Jenipher Kamarembo, Francis Odong, Haddy Nalubwama, Doreen Nakagaayi, Judith W Dexheimer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2023-10-01
Series:BMJ Open
Online Access:https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/13/10/e071540.full

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