Title:
“The Initiative of Cardiovascular Service in the PHC Network of Lebanon”
Code:
HLS/12/2
Supervisor:
Ministry of Public Health
Author:
Rouham Yamout - Dr. Walid Ammar
Page Numbers:
65
Summary:
BACKGROUND
The situation of Cardiovascular Diseases in Lebanon
Aspects of the Lebanese healthcare system
DESCRIPTION OF THE INITIATIVE .
Rationale
Aim and Objectives
The Protocol
Reporting and Monitoring
Ethical clearance
METHODOLOGY
Framework
Sources of data and sampling
Variables and themes
Quantitative data analysis
Qualitative data analysis
QUANTITATIVE RESULTS
Process indicators
Definition of optimal Waist Circumference cut-off points
Predictive characteristics of metabolic screeners against final diagnoses
Sample Characteristics
Health background
Screening results
Screening Outcome
Projections at population level Health workers’ performance
Physicians’ performance
Patients’ Compliance
QUALITATIVE RESULTS
Field observations, meetings’ minutes and informal conversations
Obstacles and ways of Amelioration
Reasons of non-compliance of patients
CONCLUDNG REMARKS
LIMITATIONS
SOME POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS
Acknowledgements
References
Year:
2012
Sub-Sector:
Health