Table 1 Domains, sub-groups and key items evaluated in the questionnaire
Domain | Sub-group | Key items evaluated | Source of item |
|---|---|---|---|
Human resource | Two Medical Officers | IPHS-PHC & CHC | |
Laboratory technician | IPHS-PHC & CHC | ||
Health Educator | IPHS-PHC & CHC | ||
Nutritionist | IPHS-CHC (Dietician) | ||
Physiotherapist | IPHS-CHC (Rehabilitation worker) | ||
Equipment | Equipment for diagnosis of hypertension | Sphygmomanometer (Mercury or Aneroid)a | IPHS-PHC & CHC,PEN |
Equipment for diagnosis of diabetes | Glucometerb | PEN | |
Equipment for evaluation of neuropathy | Percussion Hammer or Tuning fork | IPHS-PHC & CHC,PEN (Only tuning fork) | |
Equipment for assessment of abdominal obesity | Measuring tape | PEN | |
Equipment to measure body mass index (BMI) | Stadiometer and weight machine | IPHS-PHC & CHC, PEN (Only weight machine) | |
Equipment to evaluate cardiac complication | ECG machinea | IPHS-CHC, PEN | |
Point-of-care testing supplies | Glucose testing strips | PEN | |
Lancets/needle for finger-prick | PEN | ||
Urinary strip for Ketonesb | PEN | ||
Urinary strip for Proteinsba | PEN | ||
Laboratory service | Plasma Glucose estimationb | PEN | |
Serum creatinineba | IPHS-CHC, PEN | ||
Serum lipid profile | IPHS-CHC, PEN | ||
HbA1C estimation | None | ||
Drugs | Drug useful for long term management of Hypertension and Lipid lowering drugsa | ACEI/ARB (Enalapril, Ramipril, Losartan etc.) | IPHS-PHC & CHC, PEN |
Beta blocker (Atenolol) | IPHS-PHC & CHC, PEN | ||
CCB (Amlodepine) | IPHS-PHC & CHC, PEN | ||
Diuretic (Thiazide) | IPHS-PHC & CHC, PEN | ||
Lipid lowering (Atorvastatin) | IPHS-PHC & CHC, PEN | ||
Drug useful for long term management of Diabetes MellitusLb | Metformin | IPHS-PHC & CHC, PEN | |
Glibenclamide | IPHS-PHC & CHC, PEN | ||
Glimepiride | IPHS-PHC & CHC, PEN | ||
Pioglitazone | IPHS-PHC & CHC, PEN | ||
Insulin (any) | IPHS-PHC & CHC, PEN | ||
Drugs used in management of chronic disease emergencies and Dexamethasone, which is frequently misused | Aspirin low dose | IPHS-PHC & CHC, PEN | |
Nitrate (Sorbitrate) | IPHS-PHC & CHC, PEN | ||
Nifedepine | IPHS-PHC & CHC, PEN | ||
Frusemide | IPHS-PHC & CHC, PEN | ||
Dexamethasone | IPHS-PHC & CHC |