Publications by authors named "Binuka Kulung Rai"
Article Synopsis
- * A qualitative study involving 35 patients with non-communicable diseases revealed that facilitators for using healthcare services included free medicines, accessibility, and positive interactions with providers, while barriers included insufficient services, high costs, and lack of information.
- * The study concludes that improving the utilization of NCD services can be achieved by enhancing patient knowledge, motivation, and addressing misconceptions, along with strengthening healthcare accessibility and provider-patient communication.
Background: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of deaths and disability in Nepal. Health systems can improve CVD health outcomes even in resource-limited settings by directing efforts to meet critical system gaps. This study aimed to identify Nepal's health systems gaps to prevent and manage CVDs.
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