Building an interdisciplinary workforce for prevention and control of non-communicable diseases: the role of e-learning

Akselrod, Svetlana; Collins, Téa E; Hoe, Connie; Seyer, Julia; Tulenko, Kate; Ortenzi, Flaminia; Berlina, Daria; Sobel, Howard

doi:10.1136/bmj-2022-071071

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“…Drawing lessons from the implementation of integrated NCD care models in low and middle income countries, the collection proposes solutions and identifies opportunities to ensure the delivery of quality integrated services. The articles cover topics including multisectoral approaches to incorporating mental health into care services for women, infants, and children 11 ; increasing access to interdisciplinary education for the health workforce through e-learning 12 ; defining research priorities for integrated care 13 ; inappropriate marketing practices for baby foods 14 ; and using digital health solutions. 15 We hope that the evidence presented will inspire national efforts to support the implementation and scale-up of integrated NCD and maternal and child health programmes to help achieve universal health coverage and meet the targets of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.…”

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Integrating care across non-communicable diseases and maternal and child health

Akselrod

Banerjee

Collins

et al. 2023

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Integrating care across non-communicable diseases and maternal and child health

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Banerjee

Collins

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Editorial: Interprofessional approaches for the management of chronic diseases

Heredia-Rizo,

Casuso-Holgado,

Martínez-Calderón

2024

Front. Med.

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Health system readiness to deliver integrated noncommunicable disease and antenatal care in Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Vietnam

Collins,

Akselrod,

Banerjee

et al. 2024

International Journal of Noncommunicable Diseases

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Introduction: Globally, noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are a leading cause of death among women of reproductive age. Reproductive, maternal, newborn, and child health (RMNCH) services provide an important opportunity to prevent, detect, and manage NCDs. Yet, NCD and mental health care remain poorly integrated into RMNCH services in many settings. We aimed to explore the feasibility of integrating NCD and mental health interventions into RMNCH interventions in Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Vietnam. Materials and Methods: We conducted a secondary analysis of data from a WHO project on integrating NCD and mental health interventions into RMNCH services across three countries. Our analysis used the WHO health systems building blocks framework to structure inquiry and synthesis across key areas such as service delivery, workforce, and governance. Results: Maternal mortality remains high in all three countries and antenatal care is hospital oriented. We identified several common barriers at the primary care level, including inadequate knowledge of NCDs and mental health conditions among healthcare workers, a lack of essential equipment, and weak coordination among healthcare providers across levels of care. Integrated management is not routinely included in training programs and adherence to clinical guidelines remains low. Conclusions: The healthcare systems in all three countries are not well prepared to provide integrated care. Greater emphasis is needed on strengthening primary care to ensure high-quality integrated services. Alongside updating training programs and securing the availability of essential equipment and commodities, there is a need to update clinical protocols on integrated management and revise monitoring systems to support quality improvement. The global level needs to address the research gaps and provide more support to countries to prioritize integrated care.

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Building an interdisciplinary workforce for prevention and control of non-communicable diseases: the role of e-learning

Abstract: Svetlana Akselrod and colleagues argue that interdisciplinary education for health workers, including through e-learning programmes, can help improve the quality of integrated care for non-communicable diseases

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Integrating care across non-communicable diseases and maternal and child health

Integrating care across non-communicable diseases and maternal and child health

Editorial: Interprofessional approaches for the management of chronic diseases

Health system readiness to deliver integrated noncommunicable disease and antenatal care in Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Vietnam

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