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A longitudinal community-based ototoxicity monitoring programme and treatment effects for drug-resistant tuberculosis treatment

Expiry Date
: 04/09/2029
CPD Units
: 3.00 Points
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South Africa has a high burden of drug-resistant tuberculosis. A longitudinal study showed community health workers effectively monitor ototoxicity in patients, despite significant hearing loss from treatments with ototoxic aminoglycosides.

Keywords: community-based services; decentralised services; tuberculosis; drug-resistant tuberculosis; hearing loss; ototoxicity monitoring

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Educational Objectives

Educational Aim:
This article aims to inform healthcare professionals and policymakers about the effectiveness and challenges of community-based ototoxicity monitoring programs for drug-resistant tuberculosis patients, emphasizing the role of community health workers and the need for improved protocols to mitigate hearing loss associated with treatment.

Educational Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module practitioners should have a clear understanding of:

  1. The role of Community Health Workers
  2. Impact of Ototoxic Treatment
  3. Protocol Improvement

Instructions for this Module

  • Read the supplied reading material and complete the quiz that follows;
  • You have three attempts to pass the quiz;
  • The pass grade is 70%;
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