A systematic approach to improve rational medicine use in Eswatini

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dc.contributor.advisorBradley, Hazel Anne
dc.contributor.advisorSchneider, Helen
dc.contributor.advisorLaing, Richard
dc.contributor.authorNcube, Nondumiso Beauty Queeneth
dc.date.accessioned2021-02-22T07:05:33Z
dc.date.accessioned2024-11-07T09:37:10Z
dc.date.available2021-02-22T07:05:33Z
dc.date.available2024-11-07T09:37:10Z
dc.date.issued2020
dc.descriptionPhilosophiae Doctor - PhDen_US
dc.description.abstractStudies on rational medicine use (RMU) have mainly focused on identifying, quantifying, and addressing irrational use without exploring reasons behind this irrational use. In addition, minimal work has been conducted on irrational use of medicines in the context of the growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). This PhD research examined medicine use in Eswatini, (previously Swaziland) between April 2017 and March 2019, with a focus on prescribing practices linked to specific diagnoses. It further explored factors influencing RMU, which included testing the effects of a short intervention - prescription audit and feedback coupled with small group education - on prescribing practices in health facilities.en_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10566/19246
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherUniversity of Western Capeen_US
dc.rights.holderUniversity of Western Capeen_US
dc.subjectAppropriate medicines useen_US
dc.subjectMedicines useen_US
dc.subjectWHO prescribing indicatorsen_US
dc.subjectRational medicine useen_US
dc.subjectSwazilanden_US
dc.subjectSocial practice theoryen_US
dc.titleA systematic approach to improve rational medicine use in Eswatinien_US

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