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Table 1 Schema as a guide for readers

From: The perceptions and perspectives of patients and health care providers on chronic diseases management in rural South Africa: a qualitative study

Patients

Needs in relation to knowledge and education

Knowledge on causes, symptoms and treatment of chronic diseases

Information via several channels (TV, radio, clinics, schools, traditional healers)

Needs related to health care organization

Availability of medication at clinics

Decrease waiting time Health Care Providers (HCP) to come in time)

Provide support to manage condition close-by in the community (role for community health workers)

Mixed perceptions on relation with health care providers and home based carers

Positive experiences with nurses and home based carers as they give information on disease and treatment

A number of patients lack respect for home base carers since they view them as not well trained

Opportunities patients see in the community

Train and involve traditional healers/leaders and home based carers on chronic disease management

Empower the community by information campaigns

Involve community through functional clinic committees

Nurses

Role of clinics and nurses

Disseminate health information in the community

Organize semi-annual review of patients by doctors

Organize weekly dedicated days for chronic conditions by nurses

Collaboration with other health care providers

There is a good collaboration with home based carers who refer patients to clinics and participate in follow up

Minimal collaboration with traditional healers and health authority (no meetings, very few referrals from THP) in clinics

Interdisciplinary meetings with nurses, home based care and traditional healers in one facility

Barriers for good chronic disease management

Limited availability of medication, functional equipment and transport for nurses

Shortage of nurses and other health professions

Lack of training for nurses and home based carers on chronic diseases

Lack of facilities for physical activity