Directly Observed Treatment, Short-course
GPTKB entity
Statements (25)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Tuberculosis treatment strategy
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| gptkbp:abbreviation |
gptkb:DOTS
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| gptkbp:appliesTo |
Tuberculosis
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| gptkbp:component |
Direct observation of patients taking medication
Effective drug supply and management system Monitoring and evaluation system Political commitment Regular drug supply Standardized short-course chemotherapy Systematic monitoring and accountability Case detection through quality-assured bacteriology Standardized treatment with supervision and patient support |
| gptkbp:developedBy |
gptkb:World_Health_Organization
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| gptkbp:effect |
Proven to increase cure rates
Reduces default rates |
| gptkbp:goal |
Ensure treatment completion
Prevent drug resistance Reduce tuberculosis transmission |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Directly Observed Treatment, Short-course
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| gptkbp:introducedIn |
1990s
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| gptkbp:purpose |
Improve tuberculosis treatment adherence
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| gptkbp:recommendation |
gptkb:World_Health_Organization
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| gptkbp:usedIn |
Global tuberculosis control programs
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:DOTS
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
7
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