Factors affecting healthcare pathways for chronic lung disease management in Vietnam

A qualitative study on patients’ perspectives

Bibliographic Data

ID15374652
AuthorsThu Anh Nguyen (0000-0002-2089-2902, corresponding author), Thu-Anh Nguyen, Yen Ngoc Pham, Nhung Phuong Doan, Thao Huong Nguyen (0000-0002-5272-6298), Đỗ Thị Thanh Toàn (0000-0002-7049-7361, Hanoi Medical University), Toan Thanh Do, Giap Van Vu (0000-0002-8821-6353, Bạch Mai Hospital), Guy B Marks (0000-0002-8976-8053, South Western Sydney Local Health District), Shannon McKinn (0000-0001-6384-1745, The University of Sydney), Joel Negin (0000-0002-2016-311X, The University of Sydney), Bernay (0000-0001-7628-8408, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine), Sarah Bernays, Greg J Fox (0000-0002-4085-1411, The University of Sydney)
Year2021
Volume21
Issue1
Pages1145-1145
Publication date2021-06-15
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueBMC Public Health (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1471-2458 • E-ISSN: 1471-2458
PublisherBioMed Central (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1186/s12889-021-11219-4
PMID34130687
OpenAlexW3168941654
LanguageEN
Citations received3
References cited39

The study demonstrated the need for improved access to timely diagnosis and treatment of chronic lung disease within the lower level of the health system. This can be achieved by enhancing the communication skills and diagnostic capacity of local healthcare workers. Health education programmes for patients and caregivers will contribute to improved control of lung disease

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