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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Diagnostic Technologies

Background:

  • New diagnostic tools for tuberculosis (TB) detection and resistance testing are emerging.
  • The World Health Organization (WHO) currently uses the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) process for endorsing new TB diagnostics.
  • The GRADE process often relies on limited evidence beyond test accuracy, creating a gap in guidance for TB programs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a revised policy recommendation process for new tuberculosis diagnostics.
  • To ensure effective scale-up and optimal positioning of new diagnostic tools within diagnostic algorithms.
  • To address the need for comprehensive guidance for tuberculosis programs.

Main Methods:

  • The study proposes a two-step recommendation process: technical and programmatic.
  • Technical recommendations would utilize the GRADE framework, focusing on accuracy with preliminary cost and feasibility data.
  • Programmatic recommendations would incorporate patient-important outcomes, cost-effectiveness in routine settings, and scale-up factors.

Main Results:

  • The proposed two-step process aims to accelerate the adoption of new TB diagnostics.
  • Technical recommendations provide an initial assessment based on accuracy.
  • Programmatic recommendations offer a more holistic evaluation crucial for real-world implementation and scale-up.

Conclusions:

  • A revised, two-step policy recommendation process is essential for the successful adoption of new tuberculosis diagnostics.
  • This approach balances technical accuracy with practical, programmatic considerations for effective public health impact.
  • Systematic evidence collection is required for both technical and programmatic recommendation steps, utilizing distinct study designs.