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Yogita Hambir1, Hrushikesh Jaiwant Joshi2, Manisha Vilas Khadse3

  • 1Department of Computer Engineering, Army Institute of Technology, Pune, MH, India.

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An Information and Communication Technology (ICT)-enabled model significantly improved early tuberculosis (TB) detection rates and reduced diagnosis time. This approach enhances community engagement and streamlines diagnostic pathways for better TB control.

Keywords:
Community health workersDigital healthEarly detectionMobile health applicationsPublic health informaticsTuberculosis screening

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Health Informatics
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Tuberculosis (TB) remains a global health challenge, with delayed diagnosis exacerbating its spread and mortality, particularly in underserved regions.
  • Effective community engagement and simplified diagnostic processes are crucial for timely TB detection and control.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and evaluate an Information and Communication Technology (ICT)-enabled model designed to boost early TB detection rates through enhanced community engagement and simplified diagnostics.
  • To compare the effectiveness of an ICT-enabled TB screening approach against conventional methods in community health centers.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective, quasi-experimental study comparing six ICT-enabled sites with six conventional screening sites over 18 months.
  • The ICT framework integrated a mobile health app for community health workers, automated SMS for symptom monitoring, cloud-based case management, and GIS for hotspot mapping.
  • Data collected from 1,877 presumptive TB cases (923 ICT-enabled, 924 control).

Main Results:

  • ICT-enabled sites showed significantly higher case detection rates (78.4% vs. 52.1%, p < 0.001) and a lower median time to diagnosis (12.3 days vs. 28.7 days, p < 0.001).
  • Treatment initiation within 48 hours was higher in ICT-enabled sites (89.2% vs. 61.4%, p < 0.001).
  • Community health worker efficiency increased by 43.6%, with a 2.8-fold rise in screened household contacts per month.

Conclusions:

  • The ICT-enabled model significantly enhances early TB detection by improving community engagement and simplifying diagnostic routes.
  • This technology-driven approach offers a cost-effective and scalable solution for strengthening national TB control programs.
  • Implementing ICT in TB screening is vital for improving public health outcomes and reducing disease burden.