Challenges in Effective Referral of Cardiovascular Diseases in Nepal: A Qualitative Study from Health Workers' and Patients' Perspective.

Soniya ShresthaRashmi MaharjanSwornim BajracharyaNiharika JhaSushmita MaliBobby ThapaPunya Shori SuwalDipanker PrajapatiBiraj Man KarmacharyaArchana Shrestha

Published in: Cardiology research and practice (2024)

A referral system for CVD patients is absent in the context of Nepal. Understanding and addressing key factors that affect the referral system of CVD patients may help to improve cardiac outcomes and ultimately save lives.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
cardiovascular disease
primary care
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
public health
type diabetes
heart failure
metabolic syndrome
coronary artery disease
atrial fibrillation
patient reported
tertiary care