A qualitative exploration of continuity of TB care in clinics after discharge from hospitals in Cape Town, South Africa.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Continuity of care remains a challenge for TB patients who are discharged from hospital and referred to primary health care clinics in South Africa. The aim of this study was to explore the experiences and perceptions of patients, health care workers and family members regarding continuity of TB care in a Cape Town health district.

Methods

We conducted one-on-one interviews, using semi-structured interview guides, with TB patients and their families and health care workers. We also conducted focus group interviews with other health care workers who performed similar duties. Field notes were kept and patients' home circumstances were also physically observed. Data saturation was achieved after 31 interviews. We used Miles and Huberman's qualitative data analysis fr

SUBMITTER: Kallon II 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9727991 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature