Investigator(s)
| Submitter |
Thinley Dorji Central Regional Referral Hospital Thinley Dorji 
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| Principal Investigator |
Thinley Dorji Central Regional Referral Hospital Thinley Dorji
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| Co-Investigator(s) |
Tshering Penjor Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital Tshering Penjor
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| Co-Investigator(s) |
Mongal Singh Gurung Ministry of Health Mongal Singh Gurung
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Title(s) and abstract
| Scientific title | Prevalence of Chronic Respiratory Diseases (National CRD Survey) and Quality Care in Bhutan |
| Public title | Prevalence of Chronic Respiratory Diseases (National CRD Survey) and Quality Care in Bhutan |
| Background | Chronic Respiratory Disuses (CRD) are a common presentation among patients visiting hospitals across Bhutan. Some of these patients require frequent hospitalizations due to exacerbation of symptoms and other complications. |
| Objectives | The objective of this study is to determine the prevalence and risk factors (sociodemographic, clinical and environmental) of CRD among individuals aged ≥18 years in all 20 districts in Bhutan. |
| Study Methods | . |
| Expected outcomes and use of results | . |
| Keywords | . |
Research Details
| Student research | No |
| Start Date | 01-May-2025 |
| End Date | 31-Oct-2025 |
| Key Implementing Institution | Central Regional Referral Hospital |
| Multi-country research | No |
| Nationwide research | Yes |
| Research Domain(s) | Non-communicable diseases & Healthy Lifestyles |
| Research field(s) | Non-communicable Disease |
| Involves human subjects | Yes |
| Population-Based Survey | |
| Data Collection | Primary data |
| Proposal reviewed by other Committee | Approved |