A synthesis of qualitative evidence of barriers and facilitators in implementing guidelines for TB testing in healthcare settings.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The suboptimal case notification rates for tuberculosis (TB) globally could partly be due to the poor implementation of TB testing guidelines or policies. We identified, appraised and synthesized qualitative evidence exploring the barriers and facilitators to implementing TB testing guidelines.

Methods

We searched electronic databases and grey literature and included studies based on predefined inclusion criteria (PROSPERO registered protocol CRD42016039790) until 9th February 2023. We used the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme tool to assess the methodological quality of the included studies. Two authors reviewed the search output, extracted data and assessed methodological quality independently, resolving disagreements by consensus. We used the Supporting th

SUBMITTER: Karanja PW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10967211 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature