Fig. 3From: Hypertension management in rural western Kenya: a needs-based health workforce estimation modelChange in frequency of required nurse visits (a) and schedule of encounters with providers (b) for an individual patient. a A patient being seen by a nurse every month (Nq1) can either improve and transition to being seen every 2 months (Nq2), remain unchanged and continue to be seen every month (Nq1) or worsen and require referral to a higher level of care (clinical officer) to be seen every month (Cq1). b The schedule of encounters for each patient, demonstrating that the Nq1 patient sees the nurse, pharmacist, and triage staff during each monthly trip to the health facility.Back to article page