A cluster-randomized controlled trial to improve the quality of integrated HIV-tuberculosis services in primary healthcareclinics in South Africa

CONCLUSIONS: QI improved HIV testing and IPT initiation compared to SOC. TB screening, ART initiation and VL testing remained similar. Incorporating QI methods into routine supervision and support activities may strengthen integrated HIV-TB service delivery and increase the success of future QI scale-up activities.PMID:34498370 | PMC:PMC8426757 | DOI:10.1002/jia2.25803

Source: Journal of the International AIDS Society - September 9, 2021 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Santhanalakshmi Gengiah Pierre M Barker Nonhlanhla Yende-Zuma Mduduzi Mbatha Shane Naidoo Myra Taylor Marian Loveday Mesuli Mhlongo Clark Jackson Andrew J Nunn Nesri Padayatchi Salim S Abdool Karim Kogieleum Naidoo Source Type: research