Reasons for missed appointments linked to a public-sector intervention targeting patients with stable chronic conditions in South Africa: results from in-depth interviews and a retrospective review of medical records
Abstract Background Missed appointments serve as a key indicator for adherence to therapy and as such, identifying patient reasons for this inconsistency could assist in developing programmes to improve health outcomes. In this article, we explore the reasons for missed appointments linked to a cent...
Main Authors: | Bvudzai P. Magadzire, Thubelihle Mathole, Kim Ward |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2017-08-01
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Series: | BMC Family Practice |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12875-017-0655-8 |
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