title: The application of telemedicine technology to a directly observed therapy program for tuberculosis: a pilot project.
abstract: We evaluated the use of videophone technology to provide directly observed therapy (DOT) to patients with active tuberculosis. During 304 treatment doses, adherence on videophone DOT was 95%, and patient acceptance of the technology was excellent. In selected cases, the use of videophone technology can maintain a high level of adherence to DOT in a cost-effective manner.
authors.affiliation: Infections Limited, Tacoma, WA, 98405, USA. jdemaio@idlinks.com
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: DeMaio
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Schwartz
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Cooley
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Tice
mesh_terms: D002487:Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S.; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D006801:Humans; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care; D010865:Pilot Projects; D013685:Telecommunications; D017216:Telemedicine / Q000191:economics / Q000379:methods; D014376:Tuberculosis / Q000191:economics / Q000628:therapy*; D014481:United States