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Published on: April 5, 2017
Electronic tuberculosis surveillance systems: a tool for managing today's TB programs.
P Nadol1, K W Stinson, W Coggin
1Global AIDS Program, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Georgia, USA. nadolp@in.cdc.gov
Summary
Electronic tuberculosis (TB) surveillance systems enhance data quality and reporting. Despite implementation costs, these systems are feasible and valuable for improving TB control programs in resource-limited settings.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Infectious Disease Surveillance
- Health Informatics
Background:
- The World Health Organization's Stop TB Strategy highlights the need for improved tuberculosis (TB) surveillance.
- Key challenges include integrating human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immune-deficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) response, addressing complex TB cases (e.g., MDR-TB), and engaging diverse care providers.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the feasibility, requirements, and value of electronic TB surveillance systems.
- To demonstrate how electronic systems can support WHO-recommended enhancements to TB surveillance.
Main Methods:
- Review of three electronic TB surveillance systems implemented in resource-limited settings.
- Analysis of potential advantages and disadvantages compared to traditional paper-based systems.
Main Results:
- Electronic surveillance offers improved data quality, completeness, and security.
- Potential for better integration with other health programs and enhanced data analysis.
- Implementation requires significant investment in infrastructure, training, and human resources.
Conclusions:
- Electronic TB surveillance systems are feasible and valuable for enhancing TB control.
- Careful consideration of costs and infrastructure is necessary for successful implementation.
- These systems support the WHO's goals for improved TB surveillance and program improvement.
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