Mapping the effectiveness of the community tuberculosis care programs: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Tuberculosis is a significant global public health threat, especially in countries with limited resources. To improve tuberculosis care, the World Health Organization emphasizes the importance of considering a TB patient's journey across a variety of connected settings and facilities. A systematic review was conducted to map previously conducted studies to identify existing community TB implementation models, their effectiveness on cost, and treatment outcomes.

Methods

Systematic search through various electronic databases MEDLINE, EBSCO (PsycINFO and CINAHL), Cochrane Library, EMBASE, WHO Regional Databases, gray literature, and hand-searched bibliographies was performed. Articles published in English between the years 2000 and 2022 with a substantial focus on co

SUBMITTER: Sejie GA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10399107 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature