MEDICATION ADHERENCE IN TUBERCULOSIS PATIENTS: A CHALLENGE TO THE HEALTHCARE TEAM

Adherence to tuberculosis (TB) treatment is crucial for the successful management of the disease.While the daily dose regimen is the standard of care for the treatment of TB, it has several disadvantages that can impact a patient's ability to adhere to the treatment regimen and successfully manage the disease.Adherence to TB treatment can be measured in several ways.New technologies, such as mobile health apps and text messaging systems, can provide reminders and support to patients to help them stay on track with their treatment.It's important to note that no single method of measuring adherence is perfect, and a combination of subjective and objective adherence methods may be used to provide a more accurate picture of a patient's adherence to treatment.A multi-faceted approach that addresses patient education, support systems, technology, monitoring, and collaboration is needed to improve adherence and effectively control TB.