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Summary

Rehabilitation programs effectively prevent lung, neurological, and mental health issues after tuberculosis (TB). Further research is needed for other interventions to manage long-term TB health problems.

Keywords:

Intervention Meta-analysis Prevention Sequelae Systematic review Tuberculosis

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Clinical Medicine

Background:

Tuberculosis (TB) poses a significant global health burden, leading to mortality and morbidity.
TB survivors often experience long-term health issues known as post-TB sequelae.
Current strategies for managing post-TB sequelae are limited by insufficient evidence.

Purpose of the Study:

To systematically review and analyze interventions aimed at preventing post-TB sequelae.
To identify effective strategies for improving the health outcomes of TB survivors.

Main Methods:

A systematic search of PubMed, SCOPUS, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library was performed.
Included studies reported on interventions designed to prevent post-TB sequelae.
A random-effects meta-analysis was conducted, with heterogeneity assessed using I² statistics.

Main Results:

Rehabilitation programs demonstrated significant benefits, improving lung function and preventing neurological sequelae.
Comprehensive interventions and cognitive-behavioral therapy effectively reduced the risk of mental health disorders.
Interventions for post-TB liver sequelae and adjunctive therapies for neurological sequelae showed no significant preventive effects.

Conclusions:

Rehabilitation programs are effective in preventing lung, neurological, and mental health sequelae post-tuberculosis.
Adjuvant therapies and other interventions require further investigation for efficacy in preventing post-TB complications.