Formative acceptance of ingestible biosensors to measure adherence to TB medications.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Tuberculosis (TB) represents a significant public health threat in India. Adherence to antitubercular therapy (ATT) is the key to reducing the burden of this infectious disease. Suboptimal adherence to ATT and lack of demonstrated feasibility of current strategies for monitoring ATT adherence highlights the need for alternative adherence monitoring systems.

Methods

A quantitative survey was conducted to assess the acceptance of and willingness to use a digital pill system (DPS) as a tool for monitoring ATT adherence among stakeholders directly involved in the management of patients with TB in India. Participants reviewed a video explaining the DPS and completed a survey, which covered sociodemographics, degree of involvement with TB patients, initial impressions o

SUBMITTER: Vaz C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9517983 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature