International Journal of Creative Research and Studies


Volume 5 Issue 3, March-2021



Title: THE APPLICABILITY OF EXPERT PATIENT APPROACH TO THE MANAGEMENT OF CHRONIC ILLNESS IN LOW-INCOME SETTINGS

Author: Sadowsky Atanga


Abstract:

The paper assesses the applicability of expert patient approach to the management of chronic illness in low-income settings. It draws on available literature on the subject matter to discuss and digest the topic. Various relevant aspects of the topic are discussed. Among the main headings discussed on the applicability of the approach in low-income setting are national health system and funding, use of peer educators as tutors, trainers, social support groups, the use of information and communication technology as well as the mass media. Country-specific illustrations were brought to light to support the issues raised. The paper further noted among other factors that issues such as high illiteracy rates among the populace, poverty, national financial constraint, poverty, poor infrastructure, technological backwardness may always present themselves as challenges to the implementation of such an approach in low-income settings. The paper therefore recommends that sufficient resour...


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IJCRS DESCRIPTION

ISSN:0249-4655

Publisher:Knowledge-Ridge Publishers

Area/Scope:Business Economics and Management ;Social Science, Literature, Arts and Humanities; Engineering and Technology; Life Science and Physical Science; Health and Medical Science

Frequency: Monthly

Format:Online & Print

Language:English

Review-Process:Double Blinded

Access: Open Access