Evidence to Improve the Monitoring of Risk Factors for the Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Diseases

This PhD program is aimed at investigating current gaps in monitoring cardiovascular risk factors in primary care. Firstly, I provide a comprehensive summary of existing quality indicators used worldwide for the monitoring cardiovascular risk factors. Secondly, I examine gaps in the monitoring of cardiovascular risk factors, providing examples from a high- income country, Australia, and a low- and middle-income country, Nepal. Finally, I propose strategies to improve the monitoring of cardiovascular risk factors. These findings provide the evidence-base and tools for improving the primary prevention of cardiovascular diseases.