TB & Outbreaks Week
Welcome to NewsRx!
Learn more about a six-week, no-risk free trial of TB & Outbreaks Week
We're a pay-per-view site for premium content. If you'd like to purchase this article, it's only $3.00.
Tuberculosis
Reports outline tuberculosis study findings from L.F. Hance and colleagues
March 11th, 2008
According to recent research from the United States, "For a regional project in four low-incidence states, we designed a customizable tuberculosis outbreak response plan. Prior to dissemination of the plan, a tuberculosis outbreak occurred, presenting an opportunity to perform a field assessment of the plan." "The purpose of the assessment was to ensure that the plan included essential elements to help public health professionals recognize and respond to outbreaks. We designed a semi-structured questionnaire and interviewed all key stakeholders involved in the response. We used common themes to assess validity of and identify gaps in the plan. A subset of participants...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2008-03-11)
|
