Duration and determinants of delayed tuberculosis diagnosis and treatment in high-burden countries: a mixed-methods systematic review and meta-analysis.
Alvin Kuo Jing TeoShweta R SinghKiesha PremLi Yang HsuSiyan YiPublished in: Respiratory research (2021)
This review presented the duration of delays and detailed the determinants of delayed TB diagnosis and treatment in high-burden countries. The gaps identified could be addressed through tailored approaches, education, and at a higher level, through health system strengthening and provision of universal health coverage to reduce delays and improve access to TB diagnosis and care. PROSPERO registration: CRD42018107237.
Keyphrases
- healthcare
- mycobacterium tuberculosis
- palliative care
- quality improvement
- public health
- affordable care act
- mental health
- risk factors
- study protocol
- emergency department
- pulmonary tuberculosis
- randomized controlled trial
- health information
- pain management
- hiv aids
- smoking cessation
- chronic pain
- human health
- health promotion