Measuring quality gaps in TB screening in South Africa using standardised patient analysis

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dc.contributor.authorChristian, Carmen S.en_ZA
dc.contributor.authorGerdtham, Ulf-G.en_ZA
dc.contributor.authorHompashe, Dumisanien_ZA
dc.contributor.authorSmith, Anjaen_ZA
dc.contributor.authorBurger, Ronelleen_ZA
dc.date.accessioned2020-04-14T22:25:22Z
dc.date.available2020-04-14T22:25:22Z
dc.date.issued2018
dc.descriptionCITATION: Christian, C. S., et al. 2018. Measuring quality gaps in TB screening in South Africa using standardised patient analysis. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 15(4):729, doi:10.3390/ijerph15040729.
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dc.description.abstractThis is the first multi-district Standardised Patient (SP) study in South Africa. It measures the quality of TB screening at primary healthcare (PHC) facilities. We hypothesise that TB screening protocols and best practices are poorly adhered to at the PHC level. The SP method allows researchers to observe how healthcare providers identify, test and advise presumptive TB patients, and whether this aligns with clinical protocols and best practice. The study was conducted at PHC facilities in two provinces and 143 interactions at 39 facilities were analysed. Only 43% of interactions resulted in SPs receiving a TB sputum test and being offered an HIV test. TB sputum tests were conducted routinely (84%) while HIV tests were offered less frequently (47%). Nurses frequently neglected to ask SPs whether their household contacts had confirmed TB (54%). Antibiotics were prescribed without taking temperatures in 8% of cases. The importance of returning to the facility to receive TB test results was only explained in 28%. The SP method has highlighted gaps in clinical practice, signalling missed opportunities. Early detection of sub-optimal TB care is instrumental in decreasing TB-related morbidity and mortality. The findings provide the rationale for further quality improvement work in TB management.en_ZA
dc.description.urihttps://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/15/4/729
dc.description.versionPublisher's version
dc.format.extent10 pages
dc.identifier.citationChristian, C. S., et al. 2018. Measuring quality gaps in TB screening in South Africa using standardised patient analysis. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 15(4):729, doi:10.3390/ijerph15040729
dc.identifier.issn1660-4601 (online)
dc.identifier.issn1661-7827 (print)
dc.identifier.otherdoi:10.3390/ijerph15040729
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/107691
dc.language.isoen_ZAen_ZA
dc.publisherMDPI
dc.rights.holderAuthors retain copyright
dc.subjectTuberculosis -- Testing -- South Africaen_ZA
dc.subjectMedical screening -- Quality control -- South Africaen_ZA
dc.titleMeasuring quality gaps in TB screening in South Africa using standardised patient analysisen_ZA
dc.typeArticleen_ZA
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