The Role of Telemedicine in Tuberculosis Management
چاپ مقاله: The Role of Telemedicine in Tuberculosis Management
مقاله با عنوان The Role of Telemedicine in Tuberculosis Management به عنوان سخنرانی در پنجمین کنگره آسیایی-آفریقایی مایکوباکتریولوژی (Asian African Society of Mycobacteriology) پذیرفته و چکیده آن در ژورنال International Journal of Mycobacteriology در تاریخ March-April 2026 چاپ گردید. همچنین، دو مقاله دیگر با عنوانهای The effectiveness of video-observed therapy (VOT) in Tuberculosis: A Narrative Review و Tuberculosis Transmission Risks in Air Travel for Tourism: Evidence and Prevention Strategies به عنوان پوستر در این همایش پذیرفته گردید.
Background:
Tuberculosis (TB) continues to represent a significant global public health concern, exerting considerable pressure on low- and middle-income countries. The advent of telemedicine, encompassing remote consultations, video-observed therapy (VOT), and digital monitoring tools, has surfaced as a pivotal strategy to address disparities in access to specialized health care, improve treatment adherence, and enhance resource management in TB care. This review consolidates findings from recent studies on the role of telemedicine in TB.
Methods:
This review was conducted in 2025 with a comprehensive search in PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and ProQuest databases. Following screening and duplicate removal, relevant data were extracted and analyzed.
Results:
Teleconsultations within TB management provide access to expert knowledge, facilitating early diagnosis, the development of tailored treatment plans, and ongoing remote monitoring, ultimately leading to improved cure rates, particularly in resource-constrained settings. Furthermore, both synchronous and asynchronous VOT reduce the time required from healthcare workers and decrease the costs by reducing travel, when also enhancing patient satisfaction through increased flexibility, especially vital in remote or underserved populations. This approach is congruent with the World Health Organization’s End TB Strategy, as it promotes patient-centered care, underpins policies for digital health integration, and encourages innovative practices.
Conclusion:
Telemedicine presents a viable and scalable solution that aligns with international initiatives aimed at TB elimination, in accordance with the World Health Organization’s End TB Strategy. Future initiatives should emphasize equitable access and implementation in regions with high TB burdens to optimize management outcomes.
Keywords:
Teleconsultations, telemedicine, tuberculosis, tuberculosis management, video-observed therapy
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