A user-centred implementation strategy for tuberculosis contact investigation in Uganda: protocol for a stepped-wedge, cluster-randomised trial
Katamba A, Gupta A, Turimumahoro P, Ochom E, Ggita J, Nakasendwa S, Nanziri L, Musinguzi J, Hennein R, Sekadde M, Hanrahan C, Byaruhanga R, Yoeli E, Turyahabwe S, Cattamanchi A, Dowdy D, Haberer J, Armstrong-Hough M, Kiwanuka N, Davis J. A user-centred implementation strategy for tuberculosis contact investigation in Uganda: protocol for a stepped-wedge, cluster-randomised trial. BMC Public Health 2023, 23: 1568. PMID: 37592314, PMCID: PMC10436440, DOI: 10.1186/s12889-023-16510-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsContact investigationClinical effectiveness outcomesPrimary implementation outcomeTB contact investigationTB preventative therapyTB treatment initiationTimely TB diagnosisTrial registrationThe trialTuberculosis contact investigationCluster-randomised trialHigh-burden settingsImplementation-effectiveness trialEvidence-based interventionsUganda National CouncilWorld Health OrganizationProportion of contactsTB evaluationPeer-reviewed journalsMiddle-income countriesTreatment initiationTB diagnosisPreventative therapyUndiagnosed personsInfectious deathSputum samplesmHealth to improve implementation of TB contact investigation: a case study from Uganda
Gupta A, Turimumahoro P, Ochom E, Ggita J, Babirye D, Ayakaka I, Mark D, Okello D, Cattamanchi A, Dowdy D, Haberer J, Armstrong-Hough M, Katamba A, Davis J. mHealth to improve implementation of TB contact investigation: a case study from Uganda. Implementation Science Communications 2023, 4: 71. PMID: 37340456, PMCID: PMC10280918, DOI: 10.1186/s43058-023-00448-w.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchTB contact investigationContact investigationHybrid implementation-effectiveness trialImplementation-effectiveness trialLocal public health partnersPublic health partnersElectronic decision supportImplementation scienceGlobal health studiesCommunity-engaged approachUsual careHIV testingMiddle-income countriesPublic health outcomesMulti-disciplinary teamImplementation trialHealth StudyHealth outcomesHealth settingsImplementation strategiesMHealth strategiesHealth partnersLow-income countriesImplementation researchGlobal health settings