Interventions to improve contact tracing for tuberculosis in specific groups and in wider populations: an evidence synthesis

Baxter S, Goyder E, Chambers D, Johnson M, Preston L & Booth A.
Record ID 32017000136
English
Authors' objectives: The tracing and screening of people who have had contact with an active case of tuberculosis (TB) is an important element of TB control strategies. This study aimed to carry out a review of evidence regarding TB contact tracing, with a particular emphasis on research that was applicable to TB contact tracing in specific population groups in the UK.
Authors' recommendations: The review identified a sizeable volume of literature relating to contact investigations. However, it is currently predominantly descriptive, with little evaluative work underpinning investigations in either specific or wider populations. Our findings are, therefore, based on limited evidence. Further research is required if robust conclusions are to be made.
Details
Project Status: Completed
Year Published: 2017
English language abstract: An English language summary is available
Publication Type: Not Assigned
Country: England, United Kingdom
MeSH Terms
  • Humans
  • Contact Tracing
  • Tuberculosis
  • Tuberculosis, Pulmonary
Contact
Organisation Name: NIHR Health Services and Delivery Research programme
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Contact Email: journals.library@nihr.ac.uk
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