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Tuberculosis (TB) control in the Netherlands faces challenges due to declining incidence and potential knowledge loss among new medical specialists. This study highlights a collaborative multidisciplinary approach to maintain TB detection and quality care.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Medical Education

Background:

  • Declining tuberculosis (TB) incidence in the Netherlands raises concerns about diminishing expertise among new medical specialists.
  • Maintaining high-quality TB control requires proactive strategies to preserve knowledge and skills.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a collaborative multidisciplinary model for TB control in the Arnhem region.
  • To outline the integration of key quality indicators into national TB control efforts.
  • To ensure the sustained quality of TB detection and management.

Main Methods:

  • Structural multidisciplinary meetings involving pulmonologists, infectious disease specialists, microbiologists, and public health services.
  • Focus on quality indicators such as doctor's delay and HIV testing policy.
  • Alignment with the national plan for TB control (2016-2020).

Main Results:

  • Established a functional collaborative framework for TB control in the Arnhem region.
  • Integrated specific quality indicators into the ongoing TB control strategy.
  • Demonstrated a proactive approach to address potential knowledge gaps.

Conclusions:

  • Multidisciplinary collaboration and structural meetings are essential for maintaining TB control quality.
  • Continuous monitoring of quality indicators is crucial for adapting to changing epidemiological landscapes.
  • Sustained efforts are needed to ensure effective TB detection and management by future generations of medical professionals.