Measuring Quality Gaps in TB Screening in South Africa Using Standardised Patient Analysis

Measuring Quality Gaps in TB Screening in South Africa Using Standardised Patient Analysis

This is the first multi-district Standardised Patient (SP) study in South Africa. It measures the quality of TB screening at primary healthcare (PHC) facilities. We hypothesise that TB screening protocols and best practices are poorly adhered to at the PHC level. The SP method allows researchers to...

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Main Authors: Carmen S. Christian, Ulf-G. Gerdtham, Dumisani Hompashe, Anja Smith, Ronelle Burger
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-04-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
quality of care
quality gaps
TB screening
standardised patients
South Africa
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/15/4/729

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