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✅ Interventions to improve latent and active tuberculosis treatment completion rates in underserved groups in low incidence countries: a scoping review

Background People in underserved groups have higher rates of tuberculosis (TB) and poorer treatment outcomes compared with people with no social risk factors. Objectives This scoping review aimed to identify interventions that improve TB treatment adherence or completion rates. Eligibility criteria Studies of any design focusing on interventions to improve adherence or completion of TB treatment in underserved populations in low incidence countries. Sources of evidence MEDLINE, Embase and Cochrane CENTRAL were searched (January 2015 to December 2023). Charting methods Piloted data extraction forms were used. Findings were tabulated and reported narratively. Formal risk of bias assessment or synthesis was not undertaken.

BMJ     Mar 13, 2024