The COVID-19 pandemic might be an opportunity to review and refine our practices in anti TB treatment. For the follow-up of selected patients, telephone consultations may be efficient and cost-effective. The aim of the study is to assess the efficiency and the satisfaction with telephone consultation for the pharmacist and the TB patient. The study was conducted in tertiary care hospital TB control centres patients.
Tuberculosis (TB) is the world's biggest killer among infectious diseases, claiming more than
4000 lives each day. The unprecedented coronavirus pandemic seriously impacts people with
pre-existing health conditions. People who have TB are usually more vulnerable to other
infections, including the novel coronavirus, due to pre-existing lung damage. They are at a
higher risk of developing complications from COVID-19. Certain populations are at greater
risk of TB, because of where they live, where they work or because of other socio-economic
factors which result in them experiencing barriers to accessing health services.
Behavioral: Patient-centred advice on Telephone Consultation in TB Patients:
The primary aim was to assess the efficiency and the satisfaction of the telephone consultation. The COVID-19 pandemic might be an opportunity to review and refine our practices in TB care. For the follow-up of selected patients, telephone consultations may be efficient and cost effective.
Inclusion Criteria:
New, smear-positive drug-susceptible TB who have been on treatment for less than two weeks
Access to a mobile phone (self-reported)
Exclusion Criteria:
Patients who do not have regular access to a mobile phone Patients who have previously
received TB treatment Patients who have another member in their household who is already a
part of the study
Dhq Bannu Kpk
Bannu, KPK, Pakistan
District Bannu TB Control Center
Bannu, KPK, Pakistan
Farman Ul Khan, Master
003319443131
farmankhan@bs.qau.edu.pk
Yu Fang, Phd
yufang@xjtu.edu.cn