Implementation outcomes of tuberculosis digital adherence technologies: a scoping review using the RE-AIM framework.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Globally, tuberculosis (TB) remains one of the leading infectious causes of death, with 1.3 million deaths. Digital adherence technologies (DATs) have the potential to provide person-centred care and improve outcomes. Using the reach, effectiveness, adoption, implementation and maintenance (RE-AIM) framework, we conducted a scoping review of DAT implementations for TB treatment.

Methods

We searched seven databases for papers published between January 2000 and April 2023, using keywords for 'tuberculosis' and 'digital adherence technology'. Articles meeting prespecified inclusion criteria and containing data on RE-AIM domains were included. We defined 'reach' as comprising cellphone ownership and engagement by people with TB (PWTB) with DATs, 'adoption' as engage

SUBMITTER: Chilala CI 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11831268 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature