Our new @PLOSGPH paper: Systematic review - indirect impacts of community-based TB ACF on routine facility-based case notifications & subsequent TB testing behaviour. Not enough evidence but some indication of increase in clinically diagnosed routine cases https://t.co/9DahSaO66X https://t.co/E8kAO62RdA
Do community-based active case-finding interventions have indirect impacts on wider TB case detection and determinants of subsequent TB testing behaviour? A systematic review.
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The discussions primarily focus on the potential for community-based active case-finding interventions to increase TB detection, with examples like the mention of CNR ratios and indirect effects on testing behavior, supported by references to ongoing research and health organizations. The tone shows cautious optimism, emphasizing the preliminary nature of the evidence while acknowledging its potential importance.
Most discussions reflect support for the idea that community-based ACF positively influences TB detection and testing behaviors, indicated by phrases like 'indirect impacts' and 'some indication of increase.'
The discussions show moderate interest, with mentions of new research findings, implications for practice, and references to ongoing surveillance efforts.
Participants engage by referencing specific aspects like case-notification rates and citing other studies or organizations involved, demonstrating a moderate depth of discussion.
The conversations suggest that the research may influence ongoing TB control strategies and guidelines, with words like 'indirect impacts' and 'inform the WHO guidelines' implying some significance.
Abstract in brief
- The systematic review suggests that community-based active case finding (ACF) for TB can indirectly increase routine TB case detection beyond just the cases directly identified through screening, as indicated by CNR ratios greater than 1.
- Most studies reviewed showed that ACF had a positive impact on TB notifications, with ratios typically ranging from about 0.47 to 1.14, though many studies had a high risk of bias.
- Evidence on how ACF influences TB testing behaviors or community knowledge and attitudes was limited and insufficient to draw firm conclusions about its broader behavioral impact.
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Most liked on X and BlueskyNEW: In this new #systematicreview, @HelenaFeasey and colleagues investigate the impact of #ACF beyond directly diagnosed #TB patients, using routine case-notification rate (CNR) ratios as a measure of indirect effect. https://t.co/gywg6chm7Q https://t.co/Awh7b9XksA
Team led from @MlwTrust, @LSHTM, @LSHTM_TB, @NordHnti, @LSTMnews and many others involved in the literature search which was part of a suite of reviews conducted to inform the @WHO #TB guidelines updates https://t.co/9DahSaO66X
#1. TB awareness. Our TB research team’s presence and outreach may have made residents more likely to seek care for symptoms + clinicians more likely to test for TB. Such indirect case-finding benefits have been seen elsewhere (@HelenaFeasey https://t.co/Ze1RKX4i42). (5/10)
Do community-based active case-finding interventions have indirect impacts on wider TB case detection and determinants of subsequent TB testing behaviour? A systematic review https://t.co/7aJRVHeEM8
RT @PLOSGPH: NEW: In this new #systematicreview, @HelenaFeasey and colleagues investigate the impact of #ACF beyond directly diagnosed #TB…
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Impacts of Community-Based Active Case-Finding on Tuberculosis Detection and Behavior
The systematic review indicates that community-based active case finding for TB can indirectly boost routine TB case detection beyond what is directly identified, with positive impacts observed in notifications, though…
RT @emilyakendall: #1. TB awareness. Our TB research team’s presence and outreach may have made residents more likely to seek care for sy…
#1. TB awareness. Our TB research team’s presence and outreach may have made residents more likely to seek care for symptoms + clinicians more likely to test for TB. Such indirect case-finding benefits have been seen elsewhere (@HelenaFeasey https://t.co/Ze1RKX4i42). (5/10)
Do community-based active case-finding interventions have indirect impacts on wider TB case detection and determinants of subsequent TB testing behaviour? A systematic review https://t.co/7aJRVHeEM8
RT @PLOSGPH: NEW: In this new #systematicreview, @HelenaFeasey and colleagues investigate the impact of #ACF beyond directly diagnosed #TB…
RT @PLOSGPH: NEW: In this new #systematicreview, @HelenaFeasey and colleagues investigate the impact of #ACF beyond directly diagnosed #TB…
RT @PLOSGPH: NEW: In this new #systematicreview, @HelenaFeasey and colleagues investigate the impact of #ACF beyond directly diagnosed #TB…
RT @PLOSGPH: NEW: In this new #systematicreview, @HelenaFeasey and colleagues investigate the impact of #ACF beyond directly diagnosed #TB…
RT @PLOSGPH: NEW: In this new #systematicreview, @HelenaFeasey and colleagues investigate the impact of #ACF beyond directly diagnosed #TB…
NEW: In this new #systematicreview, @HelenaFeasey and colleagues investigate the impact of #ACF beyond directly diagnosed #TB patients, using routine case-notification rate (CNR) ratios as a measure of indirect effect. https://t.co/gywg6chm7Q https://t.co/Awh7b9XksA
RT @HelenaFeasey: Our new @PLOSGPH paper: Systematic review - indirect impacts of community-based TB ACF on routine facility-based case not…
RT @HelenaFeasey: Our new @PLOSGPH paper: Systematic review - indirect impacts of community-based TB ACF on routine facility-based case not…
RT @HelenaFeasey: Our new @PLOSGPH paper: Systematic review - indirect impacts of community-based TB ACF on routine facility-based case not…
RT @HelenaFeasey: Our new @PLOSGPH paper: Systematic review - indirect impacts of community-based TB ACF on routine facility-based case not…
RT @HelenaFeasey: Our new @PLOSGPH paper: Systematic review - indirect impacts of community-based TB ACF on routine facility-based case not…
Team led from @MlwTrust, @LSHTM, @LSHTM_TB, @NordHnti, @LSTMnews and many others involved in the literature search which was part of a suite of reviews conducted to inform the @WHO #TB guidelines updates https://t.co/9DahSaO66X
Our new @PLOSGPH paper: Systematic review - indirect impacts of community-based TB ACF on routine facility-based case notifications & subsequent TB testing behaviour. Not enough evidence but some indication of increase in clinically diagnosed routine cases https://t.co/9DahSaO66X https://t.co/E8kAO62RdA