Patient-reported outcomes for diabetes and hypertension care in low- and middle-income countries: A scoping review. by Sarah Masyuko, Carrie J Ngongo, Carole Smith, Rachel Nugent

“…<h4>Conclusion</h4>PROMs are deployed in LMICs around the world, with greatest reported use in LMICs with an upper-middle-income classification. …”
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Tracheostomy care quality improvement in low- and middle-income countries: A scoping review. by Msiba Selekwa, Ivy Maina, Tiffany Yeh, Aslam Nkya, Isaie Ncogoza, Roger C Nuss, Beatrice P Mushi, Sumaiya Haddadi, Katherine Van Loon, Elia Mbaga, Willybroad Massawe, David W Roberson, Nazima Dharsee, Baraka Musimu, Mary Jue Xu

“…There is currently limited published literature on tracheostomy quality improvement and care in LMICs. Opportunities to improve quality of care include increased efforts to measure complications and outcomes, implementing evidence-based interventions tailored to LMIC settings, and using an implementation science framework to study tracheostomy care in LMICs.…”
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Global cervical cancer elimination: quantifying the status, progress, and gaps by Liangru Zhou, Yi Li, Hongyun Wang, Ruixi Qin, Zhen Han, Ruifeng Li

“…Additionally, 126 countries (44 (34.92%) HICs and 82 (65.08%) LMICs)) had published national guidelines on CC management. …”
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Research from Low-Income and Middle-Income Countries will Benefit Global Health and the Physiotherapy Profession, but it Requires Support by Saurab Sharma, Arianne Verhagen, Mark Elkins, Jean-Michel Brismée, George D. Fulk, Jakub Taradaj, Lois Steen, Alan Jette, Ann Moore, Aimee Stewart, Barbara J. Hoogenboom, Anne Söderlund, Michele Harms, Rafael Zambelli Pinto

“….^1^ A small proportion of published research arises from low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs),^1,2^ home to 85% of the world’s population. …”
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Barriers and Facilitators to Collecting Surgical Outcome Data in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: An International Survey by Thomas Diehl, MD, Taylor J. Jaraczewski, MD, MS, Kaleem Sohail Ahmed, MBBS, MSAI, Muhammad Rizwan Khan, MBBS, FCPS, FRCS, FACS, MHPE, Ewen M. Harrison, MB, ChB, MSc, PhD, FRCS, Belay Mellese Abebe, MD, Asad Latif, MD, MPH, Nabiha Mughal, MD, Sadaf Khan, MBBS, FACS, FACRS, K. A. Kelly McQueen, MD, MPH, FASA, Girma Tefera, MD, Syed Nabeel Zafar, MBBS, MPH, FACS

“…However, surgical outcome research (SOR) from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) is disproportionately sparse. We aimed to assess practices, barriers, facilitators, and perceptions influencing the collection and use of surgical outcome data (SOD) in LMICs. …”
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Telehealth interventions for substance use disorders in low- and- middle income countries: A scoping review. by Margaret Isioma Ojeahere, Sarah Kanana Kiburi, Paul Agbo, Rakesh Kumar, Florence Jaguga

“…The increasing prevalence and magnitude of harmful effects of substance use disorders (SUDs) in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) make it imperative to embrace interventions which are acceptable, feasible, and effective in reducing this burden. …”
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Integration of cervical cancer screening into healthcare facilities in low- and middle-income countries: A scoping review. by Rahel Nega Kassa, Desalegn Markos Shifti, Kassahun Alemu, Akinyinka O Omigbodun

“…Cervical cancer is a prevalent disease among women, especially in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), where most deaths occur. Integrating cervical cancer screening services into healthcare facilities is essential in combating the disease. …”
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Prenatal stress and child development: A scoping review of research in low- and middle-income countries. by Giavana Buffa, Salomé Dahan, Isabelle Sinclair, Myriane St-Pierre, Noushin Roofigari, Dima Mutran, Jean-Jacques Rondeau, Kelsey Needham Dancause

“…<h4>Conclusions</h4>Results highlight the importance of prenatal stress on infant and child outcomes in LMICs. Methods used in high-income countries are successfully employed in LMICs, but tailored tools remain necessary. …”
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Telemedicine interventions for hypertension management in low- and middle-income countries: A scoping review. by Michael Hoffer-Hawlik, Andrew Moran, Lillian Zerihun, John Usseglio, Jennifer Cohn, Reena Gupta

“…Hypertension remains the leading cause of cardiovascular disease worldwide and disproportionately impacts patients living in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Telemedicine offers a potential solution for improving access to health care for vulnerable patients in LMICs.…”
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Adolescent and young adult-friendly primary health care services in low- and middle-income countries: a scoping review by Retno Asti Werdhani, Dessie Wanda, Husain Muhammad Fajar Surasno, Mariska Anindhita, Vican Sefiany Koloi, Fitriana Murriya Ekawati, Indah Suci Widyahening, Lena A. Sanci

“…Abstract Introduction A comprehensive and innovative adolescent health care program focusing on adolescent health problems in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) is lacking. We reviewed the research literature on models for adolescent and young adult (AYA)-friendly primary healthcare services (LMICs). …”
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Assessing the impact of antimicrobial resistance policies on antibiotic use and antimicrobial resistance-associated mortality in children and adults in low and middle-income countr... by Günther Fink, Jay Patel, Kyaw Zay Ya

“…However, there is limited evidence on the effectiveness of these national efforts in LMICs.Methods We investigated the empirical relationship between national policies aimed at restricting antibiotic use and actual antibiotic consumption in 138 LMICs. …”
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The need for novel influenza vaccines in low- and middle-income countries: A narrative review by Julia R. Spinardi, Karan B. Thakkar, Verna L. Welch, Oladayo Jagun, Moe H. Kyaw

“…We also describe features of a successful vaccination program that LMICs could emulate to improve their current vaccination coverage and reduce the public health burden of influenza.…”
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Development of a mental health-related structural stigma measurement framework in the healthcare system setting: A modified Delphi study. by Dristy Gurung, Bhawana Subedi, Brandon A Kohrt, Syed Shabab Wahid, Sauharda Rai, Graham Thornicroft, Petra C Gronholm

“…In the first round, indicators identified through a literature review (n = 39 studies) were appraised through expert consultation workshops with 22 panellists, including 54.5% women, 41% PWLEs, and 68.2% from low-and-middle income countries (LMICs). Round 2 (n = 53 panellists; 51% women, 8.3% PWLEs, and 56.6% from LMICs) involved ranking indicators through an online survey, and Round 3 (n = 58 panellists; 46% women, 21.7% PWLEs, and 60.4% from LMICs) involved re-ranking the results from Round 2. …”
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Non-pharmacological interventions for the prevention of type 2 diabetes in low-income and middle-income countries: a systematic review of randomised controlled trials by K M Saif-Ur-Rahman, Md Shariful Islam, Anupam Sarker, Rina Das, Saraban Ether

“…Objective Diabetes poses serious health threats and economic burdens to patients, especially in low-income and middle-income countries (LMICs). This systematic review searches for non-pharmacological interventions for the prevention of type-2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) among patients who are non-diabetic and pre-diabetic from LMICs.Settings LMICs.Participants Adult population aged over 18 years without having diabetes.Primary and secondary outcomes Primary outcome is to measure the change in the incidence of T2DM. …”
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Health system governance for injury care in low- and middle-income countries: a survey of policymakers and policy implementors by Alice Sitch, Justine Davies, Kathryn Chu, Stephen Tabiri, Junaid Razzak, Lucia D’Ambruoso, Alemayehu Amberbir, Abebe Bekele, Agnieszka Ignatowicz, Mohammed Bukari, Derbew Fikadu Berhe, Barnabas Alayande, Pascal Nzasabimana, Jean Claude Byiringiro, Huba Atiq, Komal Abdul Rahim, Jane Acquaye, Anita Eseenam Agbeko, Napoleon Bellua Sam, Leila Ghalichi, Denys Ndangurura, Irene Bagahirwa, Dominic Konadu-Yeboah, Frederick Sarfo-Antwi, Lambert Nzungize, Ntombekhaya Tshabalala, Richard Osei, Tamlyn MacQuene, Zaheer Babar Chand, Zabin Wajidali, Adams Dramani, Ebenezer Kwame Amofa, Eric Twizeyimana, Fazila Sahibjan, Ghislaine Umwali, Mehreen Mustafa, Nadine Mugisha, Tariq Jakhro

“…Introduction Good health system governance is essential for reducing high mortality and morbidity after injury in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Unfortunately, the current state of governance for injury care is not known. …”
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Community surveillance and response to maternal and child deaths in low- and middle-income countries: A scoping review. by Tariro J Basera, Kathrin Schmitz, Jessica Price, Merlin Willcox, Edna N Bosire, Ademola Ajuwon, Marjorie Mbule, Agnes Ronan, Fiona Burtt, Esca Scheepers, Jude Igumbor

“…<h4>Background</h4>Civil registration and vital statistics (CRVS) systems do not produce comprehensive data on maternal and child deaths in most low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), with most births and deaths which occur outside the formal health system going unreported. …”
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Scoping review of happiness and well-being measurement: uses and implications for paediatric surgery in low- and middle-income contexts by Carrie Dolan, Jillian Harrison, Cate Pringle

“…However, the lack of standardised methods for assessing well-being postsurgery, particularly in LMICs, leads to inconsistent and fragmented data that complicate resource allocation and comparisons between interventions.Conclusions This review highlights the importance of integrating comprehensive well-being measures, particularly subjective assessments, into paediatric surgical contexts within LMICs. …”
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Health-related quality of life in hypertensive patients with chronic kidney disease in low and middle-income countries by Wening Wulandari, Neily Zakiyah, Cherry Rahayu, Irma M. Puspitasari, Auliya A. Suwantika

“…In low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), this disease burden is heightened due to limited health resources and socio-economic challenges. …”
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Addressing the gap in preterm resuscitation practices in high-income and low-middle income countries: a multicenter survey of the Asian neonatal network collaboration by Rinawati Rohsiswatmo, Rizalya Dewi, Jennie Sutantio, Zubair Amin, Young-Ah Youn, Sae Yun Kim, Su Jin Cho, Yun Sil Chang, Satoshi Kusuda, Fuyu Miyake, Tetsuya Isayama

“…However, such practices may vary between high-income countries (HICs) and low-middle-income countries (LMICs). This study aimed to evaluate the resuscitation practices of high-risk infants in a large multi-country sample of healthcare facilities among HICs and LMICs in Asia under the AsianNeo Network.MethodsIn 2021, a customized 6-item online survey on resuscitation practices of infants born at &lt;29 weeks gestation (or birth weight &lt;1,200 g) was sent by the representative of each country's neonatal network to all the Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs) participating in AsianNeo network. …”
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Knowledge, Attitudes, Motivations, Expectations, and Systemic Factors Regarding Antimicrobial Use Amongst Community Members Seeking Care at the Primary Healthcare Level: A Scoping... by Nishana Ramdas, Johanna C. Meyer, Natalie Schellack, Brian Godman, Eunice Turawa, Stephen M. Campbell

“…Background/Objectives: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a major global health challenge, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Understanding the knowledge, attitudes, motivations, and expectations of community members regarding antimicrobial use is essential for effective stewardship interventions. …”
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