Characteristics of studies included in the systematic review (continued)
| Study (year) | Cardiovascular disease | Country | Task-shifting professional | Intervention components | Intervention setting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adeyemo et al(2013)26 | Hypertension | Nigeria | Nurses | Intervention 1: Clinic-based care management—a community-based, nurse-led treatment programme with physician backup; facilitation of clinic visits and health education; and the use of diuretics and a β-blocker as needed. Intervention 2: Clinic-based care management plus home visits by nurses | Two clinics and/or a patient home |
| Mendis et al(2010)33 | Hypertension | Nigeria and China | Non-physician healthcare workers | Control: Usual care by physicians Intervention: Received WHO cardiovascular risk management package, patient education, initiation of hydrochlorothiazide | Forty primary healthcare facilities |
| Nesari et al (2010)21 | Type II diabetes | Iran | Nurses | Control: Usual care Both Groups: Patient education on diet, exercise, foot-care, medication-taking, hypoglycaemia management; blood glucose self-monitoring; medication adjustment Intervention: In addition to the above, patients received telephone follow-up by nurses 1–2 times per week | Community-based setting and health centre |