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 ShresthaPublished 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
- chronic kidney disease
- newly diagnosed
- healthcare
- prognostic factors
- peritoneal dialysis
- cardiovascular disease
- public health
- mental health
- type diabetes
- heart failure
- adipose tissue
- coronary artery disease
- left ventricular
- weight loss
- patient reported
- cardiovascular risk factors
- glycemic control