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Implementing integrated services for people with epilepsy in primary care in Ethiopia: a qualitative study.

Raquel CatalaoTigist EshetuRuth TsigebrhanGirmay MedhinAbebaw FekaduCharlotte Hanlon
Published in: BMC health services research (2018)
Task-sharing improved the accessibility of epilepsy care for services users and caregivers and was perceived as having a positive impact on symptoms and productivity. Nonetheless, promotion of self-management, holistic care and family engagement were highlighted as areas requiring further improvement. Future work on implementing chronic care models in LMIC contexts is warranted.
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