BackgroundIn March 2012, the Xpert MTB/RIF assay (Xpert) was introduced in three provincial public hospitals in Indonesia as a novel diagnostic to detect tuberculosis and rifampicin resistance among high risk individuals.ObjectiveThis study assessed the effects of using Xpert in place of conventional solid and liquid culture and drug-susceptibility testing on case detection rates, treatment initiation rates, and health system delays among drug-resistant tuberculosis (TB) patients.MethodsCohort data on registration, test results and treatment initiation were collected from routine presumptive patient registers one year before and one year after Xpert was introduced. Proportions of case detection and treatment initiation were compared using the Pearson Chi square test and median time delays using the Mood’s Median test.ResultsA total of 975 individuals at risk of drug-resistant TB were registered in the pre-intervention year and 1,442 in the post-intervention year. After Xpert introduction, TB positivity rate increased by 15%, while rifampicin resistance rate reduced by 23% among TB positive cases and by 9% among all tested. Second-line TB treatment initiation rate among rifampicin resistant patients increased by 19%. Time from client registration to diagnosis was reduced by 74 days to a median of a single day (IQR 0–4) and time from diagnosis to treatment start was reduced by 27 days to a median of 15 days (IQR 7–51). All findings were significant with p<0.001.ConclusionCompared to solid and liquid culture and drug-susceptibility testing, Xpert detected more TB and less rifampicin resistance, increased second-line treatment initiation rates and shortened time to diagnosis and treatment. This test holds promise to improve rapid case finding and management of drug-resistant TB patients in Indonesia.

BackgroundOperational research is currently one of the pillars of the global strategy to control tuberculosis. Indonesia initiated capacity building for operational research on tuberculosis over the last decade. Although publication of the research in peer-reviewed journals is an important indicator for measuring the success of this endeavor, the influence of operational research on policy and practices is considered even more important. However, little is known about the process by which operational research influences tuberculosis control policy and practices.ObjectiveWe aimed to investigate the influence of operational research on tuberculosis control policy and practice in Indonesia between 2004 and 2014.DesignUsing a qualitative study design, we conducted in-depth interviews of 50 researchers and 30 policy makers/program managers and performed document reviews. Transcripts of these interviews were evaluated while applying content analysis.ResultsOperational research contributed to tuberculosis control policy and practice improvements, including development of new policies, introduction of new practices, and reinforcement of current program policies and practices. However, most of these developments had limited sustainability. The path from the dissemination of research results and recommendations to policy and practice changes was long and complex. The skills, interests, and political power of researchers and policy makers, as well as health system response, could influence the process.ConclusionsOperational research contributed to improving tuberculosis control policy and practices. A systematic approach to improve the sustainability of the impact of operational research should be explored.

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Multi drug resistanttuberculosis (MDR-TB) masih merupakan masalah yang serius, terutama bagi negara-negara yang sedang berkembang. Untuk melakukan suatu tindakan pengobatan yang tepat dan mencegah terjadinya resistensi obat lebih lanjut, maka deteksi dini atas isolat klinis Mycobacterium tuberculosis sangat penting. Selama ini untuk mengidentifikasi isolat-isolat tersebut digunakan metode konvensional yaitu media solid, dan akhir-akhir ini juga telah diperkenalkan suatu metode secara manual dan otomatis (Bactec atau MB/BacT) yang menggunakan metode cair, namun hasil pemeriksaan memerlukan waktu sekitar 2 sampai 4 minggu. Penggunaan tes molekul berbasiskan genetika sanggup mengidentifikasi gen yang bermutasi yang menyebabkan resistensi obat; misalnya resistensi terhadap rifampisin, dalam 1 hari kerja. Salah satu pendekatannya ialah menggunakan analisis molekul untuk mendeteksi mutasi yang berkaitan dengan resistensi obat INH dan rifampisin. Pada kasus INH, mutasi terjadi pada gen katG, inhA, kasA dan ahpC yang merupakan gen-gen yang bertanggungjawab terhadap sebagian besar dari M. Tuberculosis yang resisten INH, sedangkan mutasi-mutasi dari rpoB bertanggungjawab terhadap M. Tuberculosis yang resisten RIF.