| Videophone utilization as an alternative to directly observed therapy for tuberculosis. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 20487619 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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To demonstrate whether the use of videophone technology is an effective alternative method to direct observation of tuberculosis (TB) medication administration, a retrospective chart review and data analysis were performed on records for 57 patients with active TB in two Washington state counties who utilized videophone technology for the administration of medications from 2002 through 2006. A total of US$139,546 was saved in staff salaries, benefits and travel costs. The average cost savings per patient was US$2448. The use of videophone technology is a cost-effective alternative to in-home directly observed administration of TB medication. |
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Authors:
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K Krueger; D Ruby; P Cooley; B Montoya; A Exarchos; B M Djojonegoro; K Field |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article; Multicenter Study; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S. |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The international journal of tuberculosis and lung disease : the official journal of the International Union against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease Volume: 14 ISSN: 1815-7920 ISO Abbreviation: Int. J. Tuberc. Lung Dis. Publication Date: 2010 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-05-21 Completed Date: 2010-10-05 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9706389 Medline TA: Int J Tuberc Lung Dis Country: France |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 779-81 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Washington State Department of Health, Olympia, Washington 98504-7837, USA. |
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Antitubercular Agents
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administration & dosage* Cost-Benefit Analysis Delivery of Health Care / methods* Humans Observation / methods* Retrospective Studies Telephone / economics, instrumentation, utilization* Tuberculosis / drug therapy*, economics Video Recording / economics, instrumentation, utilization* Washington |
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0/Antitubercular Agents |
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