TB Research

What is the clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of using digital health technologies to improve treatment adherence and outcomes in patients with tuberculosis?

Kartik Kumar, Saira Ghafur

Future Healthcare Journal · 2019-06

Abstract

success or cure rates. 35][6][7][8] An economic study on SMS use in TB care demonstrated an incremental costeffectiveness ratio of 350 'international dollars' per disability adjusted life year. 9 Smartphone applicationsThe one study on smartphone applications did not demonstrate an improvement in TB treatment outcomes. 10No evidence was available regarding cost-effectiveness. Medication monitors[15][16] Ingestible sensors with WOT No eligible studies were identified regarding the clinical effectiveness of WOT in TB treatment.One economic modelling study suggested that using WOT may lower costs compared to DOT. 17 Social media platformsNo eligible studies were identified regarding the clinical effectiveness or cost-effectiveness of using social media platforms in the management of TB. ConclusionThere is currently insufficient evidence available on the clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of using these digital health

MeSH terms

  • Tuberculosis
  • Medicine
  • Cost effectiveness
  • Digital health
  • Intensive care medicine