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Tuberculosis
Findings from W. Thongraung and co-researchers advance knowledge in tuberculosis
June 17th, 2008
"Objectives The study aims to assess provider adherence to national tuberculosis programme guidelines on diagnosis, initial regimens and dosages, and to examine independent effects of factors at patient, staff and hospital levels influencing adherence. A review of 383 medical records of new tuberculosis (TB) patients and interviews with related staff were carried out," researchers in Hat Yai, Thailand report. "The study was conducted in 16 public hospitals of seven provinces of southern Thailand. The outcome variables were provider adherence to the guidelines on diagnostic procedure, initial regimen and dosage. Independent variables consisted of patient, staff and...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2008-06-17)
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