biostudies-literatureUnknown22Lestari BWUniversity of OtagoRadboudumc<h4>Background</h4>In Indonesia, drug resistance testing for TB largely relies on Xpert MTB/RIF, and it is unknown what proportion of drug-resistant (DR) TB is adequately diagnosed and treated.<h4>Methods</h4>We conducted a cascade of care analysis on a cohort of presumptive rifampicin-resistant (RR) TB patients registered in 2015-2018 in a tertiary hospital in Indonesia. Estimated incidences of (presumptive) DR-TB cases were assumption-based using global reports. Data on diagnosis and consecutive cascades steps, including their timing were collected from national electronic registers, and medical records. We described a secondary cascade for patients receiving treatment not supported by phenotypic drug susceptibility testing (pDST). Factors associated with delay and loss between diagnosis and treatment were identified using logistic regression.<h4>Findings</h4>Less than a third of estimated incident TB cases at risk of DR-TB were identified as presumptive DR-TB case and tested, and 9.8% (982/10,065) of estimated true DR-TB cases was diagnosed. Of those diagnosed, only 45.1% (443/982) had treatment regimens supported by pDST results, but this did not significantly influence treatment outcomes. Only 25.5% (250/982) of diagnosed patients completed all steps of the cascade including successful treatment. Delays between diagnosis and treatment were substantial, and more common among those referred from a primary healthcare facility, and among those who were employed, living outside of Bandung, and reporting engagement with the private sector.<h4>Interpretation</h4>The DR-TB care cascade in this urban setting in Indonesia is characterized by substantial attrition and delays. Strategies to increase access to DR-TB diagnosis accompanied by optimisation of clinical care could substantially improve outcomes and reduce onward transmission.<h4>Funding</h4>Radboud university medical center and University of Otago.The Lancet regional health. Southeast Asia100294https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC10934335biostudies-literatureManagement of drug-resistant tuberculosis in Indonesia: a four-year cascade of care analysis.PMC10934335Andriyoko BLestari BWChaidir LHill PCLarasmanah ASantoso Pvan Crevel RAlisjahbana BNijman GSoeroto AYfalseManagement of drug-resistant tuberculosis in Indonesia: a four-year cascade of care analysis.<h4>Background</h4>In Indonesia, drug resistance testing for TB largely relies on Xpert MTB/RIF, and it is unknown what proportion of drug-resistant (DR) TB is adequately diagnosed and treated.<h4>Methods</h4>We conducted a cascade of care analysis on a cohort of presumptive rifampicin-resistant (RR) TB patients registered in 2015-2018 in a tertiary hospital in Indonesia. Estimated incidences of (presumptive) DR-TB cases were assumption-based using global reports. Data on diagnosis and consecutive cascades steps, including their timing were collected from national electronic registers, and medical records. We described a secondary cascade for patients receiving treatment not supported by phenotypic drug susceptibility testing (pDST). Factors associated with delay and loss between diagnosis and treatment were identified using logistic regression.<h4>Findings</h4>Less than a third of estimated incident TB cases at risk of DR-TB were identified as presumptive DR-TB case and tested, and 9.8% (982/10,065) of estimated true DR-TB cases was diagnosed. Of those diagnosed, only 45.1% (443/982) had treatment regimens supported by pDST results, but this did not significantly influence treatment outcomes. Only 25.5% (250/982) of diagnosed patients completed all steps of the cascade including successful treatment. Delays between diagnosis and treatment were substantial, and more common among those referred from a primary healthcare facility, and among those who were employed, living outside of Bandung, and reporting engagement with the private sector.<h4>Interpretation</h4>The DR-TB care cascade in this urban setting in Indonesia is characterized by substantial attrition and delays. Strategies to increase access to DR-TB diagnosis accompanied by optimisation of clinical care could substantially improve outcomes and reduce onward transmission.<h4>Funding</h4>Radboud university medical center and University of Otago.2024-01-01T00:00:00Z2024 Mar2026-06-25T03:14:43.287Z2026-06-25T03:07:44.364ZS-EPMC109343353848214910.1016/j.lansea.2023.100294