Effectiveness of a Mobile Health Intervention (DOT Selfie) in Increasing Treatment Adherence Monitoring and Support for Patients With Tuberculosis in Uganda: Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Directly observed therapy (DOT) is the standard method for monitoring adherence to tuberculosis (TB) treatment. However, implementing DOT poses challenges for both patients and providers due to limited financial and human resources. Increasing evidence suggests that emerging digital adherence technologies, such as video directly observed therapy (VDOT), can serve as viable alternatives.

Objective

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of VDOT compared with usual care directly observed therapy (UCDOT).

Methods

Between July 2020 and October 2021, we conducted a 2-arm, parallel-group, open-label randomized trial with a 1:1 assignment to receive either the VDOT intervention (n=72) or UCDOT (n=72) for treatment adherence monitoring at public health clinic

SUBMITTER: Sekandi JN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11783032 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature