scholarly journals How Should Physicians in Low- and Middle-Income Countries Regard Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems to Facilitate Smoking Cessation?

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. E82-92
Keyword(s):  
Smoking Cessation ◽  
Delivery Systems ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Nicotine Delivery ◽  
Low And Middle Income

scholarly journals Evidence gap map of performance measurement and management in primary care delivery systems in low- and middle-income countries – Study protocol

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 27 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wolfgang Munar ◽  
Birte Snilstveit ◽  
Jennifer Stevenson ◽  
Nilakshi Biswas ◽  
John Eyers ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Global Health ◽  
Performance Measurement ◽  
Study Design ◽  
Care Delivery ◽  
Delivery Systems ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Primary Care Delivery ◽  
Low And Middle Income

Background. For the last two decades there has been growing interest in governmental and global health stakeholders about the role that performance measurement and management systems can play for the production of high-quality and safely delivered primary care services. Despite recognition and interest, the gaps in evidence in this field of research and practice in low- and middle-income countries remain poorly characterized. This study will develop an evidence gap map in the area of performance management in primary care delivery systems in low- and middle-income countries. Methods. The evidence gap map will follow the methodology developed by 3Ie, the International Initiative for Impact Evaluation, to systematically map evidence and research gaps. The process starts with the development of the scope by creating an evidence-informed framework that helps identify the interventions and outcomes of relevance as well as help define inclusion and exclusion criteria. A search strategy is then developed to guide the systematic search of the literature, covering the following databases: Medline (Ovid), Embase (Ovid), CAB Global Health (Ovid), CINAHL (Ebsco), Cochrane Library, Scopus (Elsevier), and Econlit (Ovid). Sources of grey literature are also searched. Studies that meet the inclusion criteria are systematically coded, extracting data on intervention, outcome, measures, context, geography, equity, and study design. Systematic reviews are also critically appraised using an existing standard checklist. Impact evaluations are not appraised but will be coded according to study design. The process of map-building ends with the creation of an evidence gap map graphic that displays the available evidence according to the intervention and outcome framework of interest. Discussion. Implications arising from the evidence map will be discussed in a separate paper that will summarize findings and make recommendations for the development of a prioritized research agenda.

scholarly journals Evidence gap map of performance measurement and management in primary care delivery systems in low- and middle-income countries – Study protocol

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 27 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wolfgang Munar ◽  
Birte Snilstveit ◽  
Jennifer Stevenson ◽  
Nilakshi Biswas ◽  
John Eyers ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Global Health ◽  
Performance Measurement ◽  
Study Design ◽  
Care Delivery ◽  
Delivery Systems ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Primary Care Delivery ◽  
Low And Middle Income

Background. For the last two decades there has been growing interest in governmental and global health stakeholders about the role that performance measurement and management systems can play for the production of high-quality and safely delivered primary care services. Despite recognition and interest, the gaps in evidence in this field of research and practice in low- and middle-income countries remain poorly characterized. This study will develop an evidence gap map in the area of performance management in primary care delivery systems in low- and middle-income countries. Methods. The evidence gap map will follow the methodology developed by 3Ie, the International Initiative for Impact Evaluation, to systematically map evidence and research gaps. The process starts with the development of the scope by creating an evidence-informed framework that helps identify the interventions and outcomes of relevance as well as help define inclusion and exclusion criteria. A search strategy is then developed to guide the systematic search of the literature, covering the following databases: Medline (Ovid), Embase (Ovid), CAB Global Health (Ovid), CINAHL (Ebsco), Cochrane Library, Scopus (Elsevier), and Econlit (Ovid). Sources of grey literature are also searched. Studies that meet the inclusion criteria are systematically coded, extracting data on intervention, outcome, measures, context, geography, equity, and study design. Systematic reviews are also critically appraised using an existing standard checklist. Impact evaluations are not appraised but will be coded according to study design. The process of map-building ends with the creation of an evidence gap map graphic that displays the available evidence according to the intervention and outcome framework of interest. Discussion. Applications arising from the evidence map will be discussed in a separate paper that will summarize findings and make recommendations for the development of a prioritized research agenda.

scholarly journals Current Trends and Impact of Smoking Cessation Interventions for Adult Smokers in Low and Middle Income Countries: A Systematic Literature Review

2014 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-49
Author(s):  
Olusegun Owotomo
Keyword(s):  
Smoking Cessation ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Smoking Cessation Intervention ◽  
Culturally Appropriate ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
Current Trends ◽  
Cessation Intervention ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Low And Middle Income

Objective: This study aims to systematically review the existing literature on the current developments and impact of smoking cessation interventions targeted toward adult smokers in low and middle income countries (LMICs).Methods: Major databases were searched with the following selection criteria: (1) studies based on empirical findings that demonstrate the impact of smoking cessation interventions in LMICs; (2) studies conducted in or focused on LMICs; (3) studies targeted at the adult smoking population; (4) studies focused on smoking cessation component of tobacco control; (5) studies that reported on the capacity for smoking cessation intervention and current developments in LMICs; (6) published in peer review journals between 2003 and April, 2013; (7) studies written or transcribed in English.Results: A total of 23 articles (23 studies) were included in the review. Six studies assessed the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of smoking cessation intervention types in some LMICs. Four studies explored the reach, adoption and institutionalisation of cessation interventions. Six studies assessed physicians’ capacity to provide cessation interventions, and seven studies provided insights on current developments.Conclusion: Smoking cessation interventions are not readily available and affordable in LMICs. Extensive research is needed to determine the most cost-effective and culturally appropriate smoking cessation interventions for adult smokers in LMICs.

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