Evaluating the Accuracy of Rapid Diagnostic Tests for Tuberculosis and Their Impact on Physicians, Laboratory, and Nursing Care

Dr.Hanan Ibrahim Y Surrati, Abrar Saeed Qubai, Bayan khalid alsulimani, Monifa awadh alsolmi, Sayeda Owadah AlJohni, Daliya Abdulrahim Houldar, Basmah Ali Mshari; Majdah Mohammed Hasan Al-Hawsawi, Ameen kehider Alamri, Ashwaq saleh almutairi, Kholoud Owayed Alamri, Ali Ahmad Alshaikhi, Adil Ayed Alyasi

doi:10.63278/jicrcr.vi.1564

Evaluating the Accuracy of Rapid Diagnostic Tests for Tuberculosis and Their Impact on Physicians, Laboratory, and Nursing Care

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Dr.Hanan Ibrahim Y Surrati, Abrar Saeed Qubai, Bayan khalid alsulimani, Monifa awadh alsolmi, Sayeda Owadah AlJohni, Daliya Abdulrahim Houldar, Basmah Ali Mshari
Majdah Mohammed Hasan Al-Hawsawi, Ameen kehider Alamri, Ashwaq saleh almutairi, Kholoud Owayed Alamri, Ali Ahmad Alshaikhi, Adil Ayed Alyasi

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.63278/jicrcr.vi.1564

Abstract

Aim: To evaluate the accuracy of rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) for tuberculosis (TB) and their impact on physicians, laboratory operations, and nursing care.
Rapid diagnostic tests, such as the Xpert MTB/RIF assay, have significantly improved TB detection by offering high sensitivity (85%) and specificity (>98%) and rapid turnaround times (2 hours). These advancements enable earlier diagnosis, faster treatment initiation, and enhanced identification of drug-resistant TB. Physicians benefit from diagnostic precision and timely decision-making, while laboratory workflows become more efficient with automated processes. Nurses leverage rapid results for infection control, patient education, and treatment adherence support. Despite challenges like cost and infrastructure needs, RDTs are transformative tools for TB management, improving patient outcomes and advancing global TB control efforts.

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2024-11-20

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Dr.Hanan Ibrahim Y Surrati, Abrar Saeed Qubai, Bayan khalid alsulimani, Monifa awadh alsolmi, Sayeda Owadah AlJohni, Daliya Abdulrahim Houldar, Basmah Ali Mshari, & Majdah Mohammed Hasan Al-Hawsawi, Ameen kehider Alamri, Ashwaq saleh almutairi, Kholoud Owayed Alamri, Ali Ahmad Alshaikhi, Adil Ayed Alyasi. (2024). Evaluating the Accuracy of Rapid Diagnostic Tests for Tuberculosis and Their Impact on Physicians, Laboratory, and Nursing Care. Journal of International Crisis and Risk Communication Research , 2104–2109. https://doi.org/10.63278/jicrcr.vi.1564