Using a theory-informed approach to guide the initial development of a post-tuberculosis care package in British Columbia, Canada.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The importance of addressing the long-term needs of tuberculosis (TB) survivors is gaining increasing attention. One promising approach to improving post-TB care is implementing a post-TB care package. With a specific focus on the perspectives of healthcare providers in British Columbia, Canada, this study aimed to (1) determine a set of components to be included in a post-TB care package, (2) explore barriers and facilitators influencing their implementation, and (3) propose potential solutions to overcome identified challenges.

Methods

Employing a multi-method approach guided by the Theoretical Domains Framework, we first conducted virtual workshops with TB care providers and utilized a modified Delphi process to establish a preliminary list of care package comp

SUBMITTER: Romanowski K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10375626 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature