Khan, MA, Munir, MA, Anil, S et al. (6 more authors) (2016) Structured performance monitoring of TB-care at facility, district and province levels - Pakistan experience. Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association, 66 (4). ARTN 7693. pp. 418-424. ISSN 0030-9982
Abstract
Objective: To develop and evaluate a more structured process for effective tuberculosis control monitoring.
Methods: The quasi-experimental exploratory study was conducted from April 2007 to January 2008 in the Punjab province of Pakistan. Eight intervention districts were compared with eight control districts. Intervention consisted of managers using performance monitoring guidelines and tools for monitoring meetings at the facility and district levels. Proportion of tuberculosis suspects among outpatients, registered confirmed cases and patients' default rate were monitored. Semi-structured interviews were done to assess the experience of the participants.
Results: The proportion of TB suspects among outpatient attendees was significantly higher in the intervention districts (95% confidence interval 1.6-1.8%). The pre-registration default also showed difference (p=0.07). The case finding during 9 months of the intervention showed 96.3% increase compared to the 9 months of the preceding year.
Conclusion: The new process was effective in improving tuberculosis case finding. The process may be used to improve tuberculosis monitoring systems and other such healthcare services.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Keywords: | Tuberculosis; Delivery of healthcare; National health programmes; District hospitals; Monitoring |
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Institution: | The University of Leeds |
Academic Units: | The University of Leeds > Faculty of Medicine and Health (Leeds) > School of Medicine (Leeds) > Leeds Institute of Health Sciences (Leeds) > Nuffield Centre for International Health and Development (Leeds) |
Funding Information: | Funder Grant number Department for International Development HRPC09 |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Publications |
Date Deposited: | 16 May 2018 10:18 |
Last Modified: | 17 May 2018 09:51 |
Published Version: | http://jpma.org.pk/full_article_text.php?article_i... |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Pakistan Medical Association |
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Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:130804 |