People–centred care versus clinic–based DOT for continuation phase TB treatment in Armenia: a cluster randomized trial
Abstract Background WHO’s directly observed therapy (DOT) strategy for tuberculosis (TB) treatment depends upon a well–organized healthcare system. This study sought to evaluate the effectiveness of self-administered drug intake supported by a family member versus in-clinic DOT. Methods This open–la...
Main Authors: | Vahe Khachadourian, Nune Truzyan, Arusyak Harutyunyan, Varduhi Petrosyan, Hayk Davtyan, Karapet Davtyan, Martin van den Boom, Michael E. Thompson |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-04-01
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Series: | BMC Pulmonary Medicine |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12890-020-1141-y |
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