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Utilization of Audio visual medium for conveying sputum collection instructions for tuberculosis diagnosis. Presenter: Fred ORINA. Introduction. Tuberculosis still remains a disease with high public health implication d ue to: Mode of transmission- airborne Emergence of MDR and XDR
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Utilization of Audio visual medium for conveying sputum collection instructions for tuberculosis diagnosis Presenter: FredORINA
Introduction • Tuberculosis still remains a disease with high public health implication due to: • Mode of transmission- airborne • Emergence of MDR and XDR • Diagnosis a challenge • because of low suspicion index • quality of specimen produced even with highly sensitive new molecular platforms • Relay of collection instructions
Objective • Assessment the effectiveness of audiovisual digital platform in conveying instructions for sputum collection to presumed tuberculosis patients
Methodology • Development sputum collection Booth • Standardized instructions for: • Cough production technique promoting deep coughing • Emphasis on Time to be taken for collection • Volume required • Specimen handling procedure after collection.
Study area Population (2009 census) • Total 207,253
Relay of sputum collection instructions • Approach 1 • (AVI) • Approach 2
Patient recruitment and sample collection Randomized blockdesign Trained healthcare workers Audio visual Instructions Platform
RESULTS: Demographic characteristics • Data from 202 patients was analyzed • Mean age of 42 • Range 18-73 years
Distribution of sputum specimens by time of collection • No significant difference (p>0.05) between spot and morning samples • Accurate sputum collection instructions
Primary outcomes POC diagnostics • GX better tool in diagnosis of TB than ZN microscopy as a POC tool • More patients were diagnosed with sputum from booth
Pros and cons of AVI Pros • Privacy of participant • Ability of participant to review/playback the instructions • Availability of online solutions Cons • Some level of literacy to operate • Relied on grid power to fx
Conclusions and recommendations • Audio visual instruction platforms can be used as an alternative to trained staff for relay of sputum collection instructions to presumptive tuberculosis patients • Quasi experimental studies on impact of the use of audio visual instructions on tuberculosis detection.
Acknowledgements • Study participants • Malindi SC Hospital • KEMRI • CRDR • Study Team