Improving the design of studies evaluating the impact of diagnostic tests for tuberculosis on health outcomes: a qualitative study of perspectives of diverse stakeholders [version 1; peer review: 2 approved]

Background: Studies evaluating the impact of Xpert MTB/RIF testing for tuberculosis (TB) have demonstrated varied effects on health outcomes with many studies showing inconclusive results. We explored perceptions among diverse stakeholders about studies evaluating the impact of TB diagnostic tests,...

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Main Authors: Eleanor A. Ochodo, Selvan Naidoo, Samuel Schumacher, Karen Steingart, Jon Deeks, Frank Cobelens, Patrick M. Bossuyt, Taryn Young, Mark P. Nicol
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wellcome 2019-11-01
Series:Wellcome Open Research
Online Access:https://wellcomeopenresearch.org/articles/4-183/v1