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Tian Tian1, Jia-Wang Lu2, Ting Jiang2
1Department of Infectious Diseases, Affiliated Rudong Hospital of Xinglin College, Nantong University, Nantong, China.
Background:
This study aimed to identify risk factors associated with unsuccessful treatment outcomes among newly diagnosed drug-sensitive pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) patients in rural eastern China and to develop a prediction model for treatment outcomes.
Methods:
This study analyzed 838 newly diagnosed drug-sensitive PTB patients in rural eastern China (2021-2023). Treatment outcomes (unsuccessful treatment) were assessed using WHO guidelines. The cohort was randomly divided into a training set (70%) and a validation set (30%) for internal validation. Multivariate logistic regression identified predictors, including age, malnutrition, comorbidities, hemoglobin levels, and sputum smear grades. Decision curve analysis (DCA) was performed to evaluate the clinical utility of the prediction model by quantifying the net benefit across a range of threshold probabilities.
Results:
The prediction model identified six independent predictors of unsuccessful treatment outcomes: diabetes, chronic lung disease, alcohol use, hypoalbuminemia, anemia, and sputum smear grades. The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUC) was 0.754 (95% CI: 0.676-0.833), indicating good discriminative ability. The model demonstrated moderate accuracy across three risk categories. A nomogram was developed to visually represent the model, enabling clinicians to estimate individual patient risk based on these six predictors. Additionally, an online calculator was created to facilitate easy and practical application of the model in clinical settings. Decision curve analysis (DCA) further validated the clinical utility of the model, showing a significant net benefit across a wide range of threshold probabilities (2-54%), supporting its applicability for guiding clinical decision-making.
Conclusions:
The prediction model serves as a valuable tool for clinicians to identify high-risk PTB patients and tailor interventions effectively. This approach can enhance treatment strategies and contribute to better TB control in rural eastern China.
Insights
A new prediction model identifies key risk factors for unsuccessful pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) treatment in rural China. This tool helps clinicians identify high-risk patients for tailored interventions and improve TB control.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Clinical Medicine
Background:
- Pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) remains a significant public health challenge, particularly in rural areas of China.
- Identifying factors contributing to unsuccessful treatment is crucial for improving patient outcomes and disease control.
- Drug-sensitive PTB treatment success is influenced by various patient and disease-related factors.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify risk factors for unsuccessful treatment outcomes in newly diagnosed, drug-sensitive PTB patients in rural eastern China.
- To develop and validate a prediction model for identifying patients at high risk of treatment failure.
- To assess the clinical utility of the developed prediction model for guiding interventions.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of 838 newly diagnosed drug-sensitive PTB patients in rural eastern China (2021-2023).
- Multivariate logistic regression to identify predictors of unsuccessful treatment outcomes.
- Internal validation using a training (70%) and validation (30%) set; Decision Curve Analysis (DCA) for clinical utility assessment.
Main Results:
- Six independent predictors of unsuccessful PTB treatment were identified: diabetes, chronic lung disease, alcohol use, hypoalbuminemia, anemia, and sputum smear grades.
- The prediction model demonstrated good discriminative ability with an AUC of 0.754.
- A nomogram and online calculator were developed for practical clinical application, showing significant net benefit via DCA.
Conclusions:
- A validated prediction model can effectively identify high-risk PTB patients in rural eastern China.
- The model facilitates tailored interventions, potentially enhancing treatment strategies and TB control efforts.
- This tool supports clinicians in making informed decisions for better PTB management.
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