Interventions for promoting adherence to tuberculosis management

Factors associated with loss to follow-up before and after treatment initiation among patients with tuberculosis: A 5-year observation in China

“…In our study, the majority of patients who were LTFU were lost during the initial phase of treatment (i.e., the first 3 months). Our results were broadly similar to those of studies conducted in other nations, which helps to validate the current ongoing pattern of LTFU during TB treatment ( 12 , 25 ). Intensive observation during frequent contact between healthcare workers and patients via direct observation and home visits can improve adherence ( 26 ).…”

Factors associated with loss to follow-up before and after treatment initiation among patients with tuberculosis: A 5-year observation in China

“…In our study, the majority of patients who were LTFU were lost during the initial phase of treatment (i.e., the first 3 months). Our results were broadly similar to those of studies conducted in other nations, which helps to validate the current ongoing pattern of LTFU during TB treatment ( 12 , 25 ). Intensive observation during frequent contact between healthcare workers and patients via direct observation and home visits can improve adherence ( 26 ).…”

Mental Health Status and Its Impact on TB Treatment and Its Outcomes: A Scoping Literature Review

“…It will also assist if DOT centers are established in health facilities or primary health care institutions. Health care workers who will staff these clinics should be given extra training in basic psychological assessments to aid in the rapid identification of symptoms for appropriate treatment or referral to a specialist ( 50 ). The examples above are only a handful of the interventional strategies that are required.…”

Healthcare facility-based strategies to improve tuberculosis testing and linkage to care in non-U.S.-born population in the United States: A systematic review

“…We identified denominators of the respective arms in a Cochrane review. [30] The study showed that 93% (349/376) returned for TST interpretation in the intervention versus 88% (287/325) in the control arm (RR 1.05, 95% CI 1.00 to 1.10, p = 0.044).…”

Factors associated with loss to follow-up before and after treatment initiation among patients with tuberculosis: A 5-year observation in China

“…In our study, the majority of patients who were LTFU were lost during the initial phase of treatment (i.e., the first 3 months). Our results were broadly similar to those of studies conducted in other nations, which helps to validate the current ongoing pattern of LTFU during TB treatment ( 12 , 25 ). Intensive observation during frequent contact between healthcare workers and patients via direct observation and home visits can improve adherence ( 26 ).…”

Mental Health Status and Its Impact on TB Treatment and Its Outcomes: A Scoping Literature Review

“…It will also assist if DOT centers are established in health facilities or primary health care institutions. Health care workers who will staff these clinics should be given extra training in basic psychological assessments to aid in the rapid identification of symptoms for appropriate treatment or referral to a specialist ( 50 ). The examples above are only a handful of the interventional strategies that are required.…”

Healthcare facility-based strategies to improve tuberculosis testing and linkage to care in non-U.S.-born population in the United States: A systematic review

“…We identified denominators of the respective arms in a Cochrane review. [30] The study showed that 93% (349/376) returned for TST interpretation in the intervention versus 88% (287/325) in the control arm (RR 1.05, 95% CI 1.00 to 1.10, p = 0.044).…”

Factors associated with loss to follow-up before and after treatment initiation among patients with tuberculosis: A 5-year observation in China

“…In our study, the majority of patients who were LTFU were lost during the initial phase of treatment (i.e., the first 3 months). Our results were broadly similar to those of studies conducted in other nations, which helps to validate the current ongoing pattern of LTFU during TB treatment ( 12 , 25 ). Intensive observation during frequent contact between healthcare workers and patients via direct observation and home visits can improve adherence ( 26 ).…”

Mental Health Status and Its Impact on TB Treatment and Its Outcomes: A Scoping Literature Review

“…It will also assist if DOT centers are established in health facilities or primary health care institutions. Health care workers who will staff these clinics should be given extra training in basic psychological assessments to aid in the rapid identification of symptoms for appropriate treatment or referral to a specialist ( 50 ). The examples above are only a handful of the interventional strategies that are required.…”

Healthcare facility-based strategies to improve tuberculosis testing and linkage to care in non-U.S.-born population in the United States: A systematic review

“…We identified denominators of the respective arms in a Cochrane review. [30] The study showed that 93% (349/376) returned for TST interpretation in the intervention versus 88% (287/325) in the control arm (RR 1.05, 95% CI 1.00 to 1.10, p = 0.044).…”