Acceptability, Usefulness, and Ease of Use of an Enhanced Video Directly Observed Treatment System for Supporting Patients With Tuberculosis in Kampala, Uganda: Explanatory Qualitative Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In tuberculosis (TB) control, nonadherence to treatment persists as a barrier. The traditional method of ensuring adherence, that is, directly observed therapy, faces significant challenges that hinder its widespread adoption. Digital adherence technologies such as video directly observed therapy (VDOT) are emerging as promising solutions. However, as these novel technologies gain momentum, a critical gap is the lack of comprehensive studies evaluating their efficacy and the unique experiences of patients in Africa.

Objective

The aim of this study was to assess patients' experiences that affected acceptability, usefulness, and ease of use with an enhanced VDOT system during monitoring of TB treatment.

Methods

We conducted individual open-ended interviews in

SUBMITTER: Sekandi JN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10674141 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature