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Perceptions and experiences of directly observed treatment in tuberculosis: ins...
Amorim, D; Ramos, JP; Barbosa, P; Vieira, M; Duarte, RObjective: The demanding nature and psychosocial burdens of directly observed treatment (DOT) have opened a path to alternative strategies such as video-observed therapy (VOT), which offers comparable treatment outcomes and patient satisfaction while potentially saving time and reducing costs. The objective of this study was to evaluate the perceptions and experiences of patients and health care professionals r...
People first: a participatory community approach on patient-reported outcomes i...
Martín, D; Barbosa, P; Ramos, JP; Vieira, M; Duarte, RPatient-reported outcomes (PROs) play a crucial role in understanding the impact of tuberculosis (TB) on both individuals and communities. Despite advances in TB treatment, conventional outcome definitions often overlook essential components of people with TB’s experiences, leading to disparities in treatment understanding. The incorporation of PROs in TB scientific research can help bridge the gap between the ...
Tuberculosis screening in the European migrant population: a scoping review of ...
Braga, S; Vieira, M; Duarte, R; Barbosa, P; Ramos, JPResponding to a surge in new tuberculosis (TB) cases among migrants from high-incidence countries, low-incidence European nations have heeded World Health Organization recommendations by implementing TB screening in this population. This review aims to synthesise evidence on current screening strategies for active TB and latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) in European high-income countries, and their main barr...
Unveiling the power of neutral and inclusive language in tuberculosis preventio...
Barbosa, P; Vieira, M; Ramos, JP; Duarte, RLanguage plays a crucial role in shaping discourses and responses related to disease, particularly tuberculosis (TB). Stigmatising language and attitudes surrounding TB can lead to discrimination and marginalisation of affected individuals, creating barriers to seeking proper diagnosis and treatment. The terminology used to describe TB-affected individuals can be disempowering and criminalising, reinforcing an ...