Video directly observed therapy for tuberculosis in Malaysia: Early insights from a multicentre proof-of-concept initiative

Larry E Nyanti and Afzaninawati S Yusof and Michelle Goroh and Nur Akmanidar Zainudin and Nadiah Kamsani and Sarah Jane JC Chan and Kui Choon Yong and V Paranthaman and Vincent HZ Lee and Nuratika S Masimin and Saravanan Jayaraman and Thevadarshani Perpakaran and Ainun J Ayub and Shurendar Selva Kumar and Harith Abd Rani and Venoo Kuppusamy and Fan Jie Chen and Hai Liang See and Roddy Teo (2023) Video directly observed therapy for tuberculosis in Malaysia: Early insights from a multicentre proof-of-concept initiative.

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Abstract

Conventional in-person DOTS is often inconvenient, while virtual directlyobserved therapy improves adherence and bacteriological resolution. 1,2 • Virtual DOTS can be synchronous or asynchronous – of the two, asynchronous V-DOTS (AVDOTS) is believed to be more convenient due to flexibility in timing (daily video submission and review can occur at different times in a day). • The Angsana AVDOTS platform (i) outsources DOTS to independent observers, reducing burden on government facilities, and (ii) is available daily, including weekends and public holidays • The objectives of this proof-of-concept initiative were: • Primary: assess technical and patient-related barriers to AVDOTS • Secondary: assess treatment adherence & completion rates under AVDOTS

Item Type: Proceedings
Keyword: Web-based asynchronous virtual DOTS (AVDOTS) is a potential solution to increase access, reduce cost, increase treatment adherence and increase patient satisfaction for tuberculosis care in the Southeast Asian region
Subjects: R Medicine > RC Internal medicine > RC31-1245 Internal medicine
R Medicine > RC Internal medicine > RC31-1245 Internal medicine > RC581-951 Specialties of internal medicine > RC799-869 Diseases of the digestive system. Gastroenterology
Department: FACULTY > Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
Depositing User: ABDULLAH BIN SABUDIN -
Date Deposited: 15 Feb 2024 10:27
Last Modified: 15 Feb 2024 10:27
URI: https://eprints.ums.edu.my/id/eprint/38234

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