The impact of direct observed therapy on daily living activities, quality of life and socioeconomic burden on patients with tuberculosis in primary care in Singapore

The impact of direct observed therapy on daily living activities, quality of life and socioeconomic burden on patients with tuberculosis in primary care in Singapore

Introduction: The prevalence of tuberculosis (TB) is rising in Singapore. The affected patients are provided with free directly observed therapy (DOT) at local polyclinics. The impact of DOT on their daily living activities (DLA) and quality of life (QOL) may affect their treatment adherence. The st...

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Main Authors: Hwee Khim Lee, Stephanie Swee Hong Teo, Sylvaine Barbier, Siew Cheng Tang, Guat Hoon Yeo, Ngiap Chuan Tan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2016-12-01
Series:Proceedings of Singapore Healthcare
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2010105816652148

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https://doi.org/10.1177/2010105816652148

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