Integrated Diagnosis in Africa’s Low- and Middle-Income Countries

What Is It, What Works, and for Whom? A Realist Synthesis

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ID12827732
AuthorsGamuchirai P Gwaza (0000-0002-3068-6504, University of Oxford, corresponding author), Annette Plüddemann (0000-0003-2101-0390, University of Oxford), Marcy McCall (0000-0002-8054-343X, University of Oxford), Carl Heneghan (0000-0002-1009-1992, University of Oxford)
Year2024
Volume24
Issue3
Pages20-20
Publication date2024-09-12
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueInternational Journal of Integrated Care (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1568-4156 • E-ISSN: 1568-4156
PublisherUbiquity Press (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.5334/ijic.7788
PMID39280804
OpenAlexW4402486292
LanguageEN
References cited33

The diverse conceptualisations of integrated diagnosis highlight the importance of clear definitions for each intervention. This clarity is essential for transferring lessons learned, comparing programs, and effectively measuring results. The success of integrated diagnosis is not a one-size-fits-all scenario; decisions regarding the approach, conditions to be integrated, and timing of integration must be guided by local contexts to ensure sustainable outcomes. The review findings suggest that integrated diagnosis may be suitable at the primary care level in LMICs under specific circumstances. Successful implementation hinges on addressing the perspectives of healthcare workers and patients/clients alike, requiring adequate time, resources, and a well-defined intervention model

Developing country · Economic growth · Economics · Low and middle income countries · Political science · Global Maternal and Child Health · Healthcare Systems and Reforms · HIV/AIDS Impact and Responses · Medicine

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