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Contributions of multidisciplinary professionals in tuberculosis (TB) prevention and care
Professional Role and responsibilities Physicians Employ various resources for accurate diagnosis of TB Prescribe appropriate anti-TB medications Monitor treatment progress Manage any side-effects or complications that may arise during treatment Nurses Provide direct patient care Educate patients and their families about TB Aid in treatment adherence Epidemiologists Track the spread of TB Identify high-risk populations Implement screening and contact tracing programmes Design targeted interventions to control the spread of TB Public health experts Assist in tracking and managing the spread of TB Contribute to identifying high-risk populations and implementing control measures Laboratory professionals Aid in the confirmation of TB diagnosis Conduct drug susceptibility testing Provide essential information to guide treatment decisions Mental health experts Contribute to improving treatment adherence and outcomes Analyse and address mental health factors that may influence treatment adherence Community advisors and cultural mediators Play a role in ensuring the best treatment outcomes by considering health-related social factors that may affect treatment adherence
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Building bridges: multidisciplinary teams in tuberculosis prevention and care
