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Assessment of Human Resources and Time Needed to Implement the DOTS Strategy for TB Control in Health Facilities

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Assessment of Human Resources and Time Needed to Implement the DOTS Strategy for TB Control in Health Facilities

The questionnaire is a survey instrument that can be used to determine which health-care staff are involved in managing TB patients at the primary care level in National TB Programs that follow the DOTS strategy, and to assess the time needed to perform the tasks related to TB care. It is intended as a survey instrument, not as a planning tool.

Author:

World Health Organization, Global TB Programme

Audiences:

International Agencies, Managers and Supervisors

Topic:

Program Evaluation, Program Management

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