Measurement of and training for NCD guideline implementation in LMICs: a scoping review protocol

Elissa Faro; Oluwafemi Adeagbo; Mafuno Grace Mpinganjira; Tobias Chirwa; Beatrice Matanje; Mary Mayige; Bazil Baltazar Kavishe; Blandina Mmbaga; Joel M. Francis

doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2023-073550

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Measurement of and training for NCD guideline implementation in LMICs: a scoping review protocol

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Measurement of and training for NCD guideline implementation in LMICs: a scoping review protocol

Elissa Faro, Oluwafemi Adeagbo, Mafuno Grace Mpinganjira, Tobias Chirwa, Beatrice Matanje, Mary Mayige, Bazil Baltazar Kavishe, Blandina Mmbaga and Joel M. Francis

BMJ open, Vol.13(7), e073550

07/04/2023

DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-073550

PMCID: PMC10335471

PMID: 37407038

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Introduction Globally, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading causes of morbidity and mortality with an estimated 41 million deaths (74% of all global deaths) annually. Despite the WHO’s Global Action Plan for the Prevention and Control of NCDs since 2013, progress on implementation of the guidelines has been slow. Although research has shown success of some NCD prevention and treatment interventions, there is a dearth of research on NCD care delivery approaches, cost-effectiveness and larger implementation research, especially in low/middle-income countries (LMICs). The objective of this scoping review is to identify the existing variation in how, why and by whom implementation of NCD guidelines is measured as part of implementation research or non-research programme improvement. Methods and analysis Using the methods established by Arksey and O’Malley, the search strategy was developed in consultation with a research librarian together with stakeholder feedback from content experts. We will apply the search to multiple electronic databases and grey literature sources. Two reviewers will independently screen title and abstract for inclusion followed by a full-text screening and all included records will be abstracted using a standardised tool that will be piloted with a sample of articles before application to all records. We will conduct a narrative synthesis of abstracted data and simple quantitative descriptive statistics. Dissemination The results will enable stakeholders in LMICs to leverage existing tools and resources for implementation and ongoing evaluation of NCD guidelines, to improve education and capacity building, and ultimately NCD care across the lifespan.

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Title: Subtitle: Measurement of and training for NCD guideline implementation in LMICs: a scoping review protocol
Creators: Elissa Faro - University of Iowa
Oluwafemi Adeagbo - University of Iowa
Mafuno Grace Mpinganjira - University of the Witwatersrand
Tobias Chirwa - University of the Witwatersrand
Beatrice Matanje - Public Health Institute of Malawi
Mary Mayige - National Institute for Medical Research
Bazil Baltazar Kavishe - Mwanza Intervention Trials Unit
Blandina Mmbaga - Tumaini University
Joel M. Francis - University of the Witwatersrand
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: BMJ open, Vol.13(7), e073550
DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-073550
PMID: 37407038
PMCID: PMC10335471
NLM abbreviation: BMJ Open
ISSN: 2044-6055
eISSN: 2044-6055
Language: English
Date published: 07/04/2023
Academic Unit: General Internal Medicine; Community and Behavioral Health; Internal Medicine
Record Identifier: 9984442227502771

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