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 |
aThese facilities are key for primary care management of hypertension
bThese facilities are key for primary care management of diabetes mellitus
IPHS Indian Public Health Standards (for PHC (Primary health centers 2012) or CHC (Community health centers 2012)), PEN Package of essential non-communicable disease interventions for primary care