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The MODS method for diagnosis of tuberculosis and multidrug resistant tuberculosis

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Revising the tuberculosis recording and reporting information system.

P-Y Norval¹, E Heldal, R L'Herminez

¹World Health Organization, Stop TB Partnership, Geneva, Switzerland. norvalp@who.int

The International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease : the Official Journal of the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease

|April 12, 2008

Summary

Revised tuberculosis recording and reporting (TB R&R) forms standardize essential TB information and incorporate TB-HIV activities. These updated tools enhance monitoring across all care providers, improving global tuberculosis control efforts.

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The MODS method for diagnosis of tuberculosis and multidrug resistant tuberculosis

The MODS method for diagnosis of tuberculosis and multidrug resistant tuberculosis

Published on: August 11, 2008

Area of Science:

Public Health
Epidemiology
Infectious Disease Control

Background:

The tuberculosis recording and reporting information system (TB R&R) is a cornerstone of the DOTS strategy.
Previous TB R&R systems required updates to align with the evolving Stop TB Strategy and ensure standardized data collection.
Essential TB information management needed enhancement to reflect current public health challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

To revise the tuberculosis recording and reporting information system (TB R&R) forms.
To ensure standardization of essential TB information in compliance with the Stop TB Strategy.
To incorporate new elements crucial for contemporary tuberculosis control.

Main Methods:

Expert group consultations involving technical partners and Stop TB Working Groups.
Field testing of draft revised forms by participating countries and technical partners.
A global survey conducted by the World Health Organization (WHO) across 105 countries.

Main Results:

Key revisions include integrating TB-HIV activities, smear examinations, routine culture, and patient drug kit management.
The revised forms facilitate monitoring of contributions from diverse care providers and community workers.
The updated package is structured into three sets: essential data, routine culture settings, and additional data.

Conclusions:

The revised TB R&R forms received endorsement from major global health organizations in 2007.
The forms are available in English, French, and Spanish, promoting wider accessibility.
Adoption of the revised forms is widespread across most countries, signifying successful implementation.