Gaps and Interventions across the Diagnostic Care Cascade of TB Patients at the Level of Patient, Community and Health System: A Qualitative Review of the Literature
Abstract
:1. Introduction
2. Methodology
2.1. Criteria for Considering Studies for This Review
2.2. Search Methods for Identification of Studies
2.3. Selection of Studies and Data Extraction
3. Findings
3.1. General Characteristics of Reviewed Studies (Search Results)
3.2. Diagnostic Gaps and Possible Solutions
- People may not have access to TB diagnostic tests.
- Individuals with a higher risk of TB missed the complete diagnosis algorithm.
- Services are available, but people may not seek care from a diagnostic facility.
- Patients may not get diagnosed with TB, despite reaching health facilities.
3.2.1. Gap: People May Not Have Access to TB Diagnostic Tests
3.2.2. Gap: Individuals with a Higher Risk of TB Missed the Complete Diagnosis Algorithm
3.2.3. Services Are Available, but People May Not Seek Care from a Diagnostic Facility
3.2.4. Gap: Patients Do Not Get Diagnosed Regardless of Reaching Health Facilities
4. Discussion
Study Limitations
5. Conclusions
Author Contributions
Funding
Institutional Review Board Statement
Informed Consent Statement
Data Availability Statement
Acknowledgments
Conflicts of Interest
Disclaimer
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Sr. No. | Diagnostic Gaps | Reasons for Identified Gaps | Suggested Interventions |
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1 | People may not have access to TB diagnostic tests |
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2 | Services are available, but people may not seek care with a diagnostic facility |
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3. | Patients do not get a complete diagnosis of TB, despite reaching health facilities |
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4. | Individuals with a higher risk of missed diagnosis |
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Shah, H.D.; Nazli Khatib, M.; Syed, Z.Q.; Gaidhane, A.M.; Yasobant, S.; Narkhede, K.; Bhavsar, P.; Patel, J.; Sinha, A.; Puwar, T.; et al. Gaps and Interventions across the Diagnostic Care Cascade of TB Patients at the Level of Patient, Community and Health System: A Qualitative Review of the Literature. Trop. Med. Infect. Dis. 2022, 7, 136. https://doi.org/10.3390/tropicalmed7070136
Shah HD, Nazli Khatib M, Syed ZQ, Gaidhane AM, Yasobant S, Narkhede K, Bhavsar P, Patel J, Sinha A, Puwar T, et al. Gaps and Interventions across the Diagnostic Care Cascade of TB Patients at the Level of Patient, Community and Health System: A Qualitative Review of the Literature. Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease. 2022; 7(7):136. https://doi.org/10.3390/tropicalmed7070136
Chicago/Turabian StyleShah, Harsh D, Mahalaqua Nazli Khatib, Zahiruddin Quazi Syed, Abhay M. Gaidhane, Sandul Yasobant, Kiran Narkhede, Priya Bhavsar, Jay Patel, Anish Sinha, Tapasvi Puwar, and et al. 2022. "Gaps and Interventions across the Diagnostic Care Cascade of TB Patients at the Level of Patient, Community and Health System: A Qualitative Review of the Literature" Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease 7, no. 7: 136. https://doi.org/10.3390/tropicalmed7070136