Record Status This is a bibliographic record of a published health technology assessment from a member of INAHTA. No evaluation of the quality of this assessment has been made for the HTA database. Citation Baxter S, Goyder E, Chambers D, Johnson M, Preston L & Booth A.. Interventions to improve contact tracing for tuberculosis in specific groups and in wider populations: an evidence synthesis. Health Services and Delivery Research 2017; 5(1) 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' conclusions 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. Indexing Status Subject indexing assigned by CRD MeSH Contact Tracing; Humans; Tuberculosis; Tuberculosis, Pulmonary Language Published English Country of organisation England English summary An English language summary is available. Address for correspondence HS&DR Programme, National Institute for Health Research, Evaluation, Trials and Studies Coordinating Centre, University of Southampton, Alpha House, Enterprise Road, Southampton, SO16 7NS, UK Tel: +44 23 8059 4304
Email: hsdrinfo@southampton.ac.uk AccessionNumber 32017000136 Date abstract record published 20/01/2017 |