Task-sharing interventions for cardiovascular risk reduction and lipid outcomes in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review and meta-analysis T.N. Anand, MPH, Linju M. Joseph, MSc, A.V. Geetha, MSc, Joyita Chowdhury, PhD, Dorairaj Prabhakaran, MD, DM, MSc, FRCP, FNASc, Panniyammakal Jeemon, PhD, MPH, FRSPH, FESC Journal of Clinical Lipidology Volume 12, Issue 3, Pages 626-642 (May 2018) DOI: 10.1016/j.jacl.2018.02.008 Copyright © 2018 National Lipid Association Terms and Conditions
Figure 1 Flow diagram showing literature search and final articles included in the review. SMS, short messaging service; CHW, community health worker; CKD, chronic kidney disease; LMIC, low- and middle-income countries; LDL, low-density lipoprotein; HDL, high-density lipoprotein; CVD, cardiovascular disease. Journal of Clinical Lipidology 2018 12, 626-642DOI: (10.1016/j.jacl.2018.02.008) Copyright © 2018 National Lipid Association Terms and Conditions
Figure 2 Forest plot showing changes in low-density lipoprotein (LDL) levels; comparison of task-sharing interventions with usual care. MD, mean difference; SD, standard deviation; CI, confidence intervals. Journal of Clinical Lipidology 2018 12, 626-642DOI: (10.1016/j.jacl.2018.02.008) Copyright © 2018 National Lipid Association Terms and Conditions
Figure 3 Forest plot showing changes in high-density lipoprotein (HDL) levels; comparison of task-sharing interventions with usual care. MD, mean difference; SD, standard deviation; CI, confidence intervals. Journal of Clinical Lipidology 2018 12, 626-642DOI: (10.1016/j.jacl.2018.02.008) Copyright © 2018 National Lipid Association Terms and Conditions
Figure 4 Forest plot showing changes in total cholesterol levels; comparison of task-sharing interventions with usual care. MD, mean difference; SD, standard deviation; CI, confidence intervals. Journal of Clinical Lipidology 2018 12, 626-642DOI: (10.1016/j.jacl.2018.02.008) Copyright © 2018 National Lipid Association Terms and Conditions
Figure 5 Forest plot showing changes in triglyceride levels; comparison of task-sharing interventions with usual care. MD, mean difference; SD, standard deviation; CI, confidence intervals. Journal of Clinical Lipidology 2018 12, 626-642DOI: (10.1016/j.jacl.2018.02.008) Copyright © 2018 National Lipid Association Terms and Conditions