A Survey on Use of Rapid Tests and Tuberculosis Diagnostic Practices by Primary Health Care Providers in South Africa: Implications for the Development of New Point-of-Care Tests
Citation: Davids M, Dheda K, Pant Pai N, Cogill D, Pai M, Engel N (2015) A Survey on Use of Rapid Tests and Tuberculosis Diagnostic Practices by Primary Health Care Providers in South Africa: Implications for the Development of New Point-of-Care Tests. PLoS ONE 10(10): e0141453. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0141453
Abstract: Effective infectious disease control requires early diagnosis and treatment initiation. Point-of-care testing offers rapid turn-around-times, facilitating same day clinical management decisions. To maximize the benefits of such POC testing programs, we need to understand how rapid tests are used in everyday clinical practice. In this cross-sectional survey study, 400 primary healthcare providers in two cities in South Africa were interviewed on their use of rapid tests in general, and tuberculosis diagnostic practices, between September 2012 and June 2013
Author(s): PLOS ONE
Year: 2015
Language: English
Region(s): SOUTH AFRICA
Resource Type: Journal Articles
Source: Other
