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@article{Leung:2025:10.5588/ijtldopen.25.0084,
author = {Leung, CL and Jerene, D and Meghji, J and Drage, M and Mbawala, W and Mpagama, SG and Pell, C and Mulder, C},
doi = {10.5588/ijtldopen.25.0084},
journal = {IJTLD OPEN},
pages = {339--345},
title = {Post-TB sequelae and care: a systematic review and synthesis of qualitative research},
url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.5588/ijtldopen.25.0084},
volume = {2},
year = {2025}
}
TY - JOUR
AB - TB has long-term health and social sequelae. The experiences of TB survivors are not well understood and there is limited evidence around gaps in care. This article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of qualitative research on post-TB sequelae and care, to identify knowledge gaps and inform future research and interventions to support person-centred care.A systematic search strategy, using two search strings incorporating post-TB and TB-related chronic respiratory disease. Searches were conducted on PubMed, Web of Science and CINAHL. Sources were screened systematically, data extracted independently and analyzed thematically.Sixty-six sources were identified. After applying exclusion/inclusion criteria, 16 articles were included in a qualitative synthesis. Key themes included the physical, psychological, economic and social impacts of TB. These included threats to TB survivors’ social role. People who suffer from long-term sequelae are stigmatised. Access to care is limited and tends to focus on acute respiratory disease. Policymakers indicate that the lack of data regarding the long-term impacts of TB contributed to insufficient resources being allocated.This systematic review underscores the post-TB physical and psychological impacts and the complexity of post-TB sequelae; it emphasizes the urgent need for evidence regarding the long-term impact of TB sequelae to improve care.
AU - Leung,CL
AU - Jerene,D
AU - Meghji,J
AU - Drage,M
AU - Mbawala,W
AU - Mpagama,SG
AU - Pell,C
AU - Mulder,C
DO - 10.5588/ijtldopen.25.0084
EP - 345
PY - 2025///
SN - 3005-7590
SP - 339
TI - Post-TB sequelae and care: a systematic review and synthesis of qualitative research
T2 - IJTLD OPEN
UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.5588/ijtldopen.25.0084
UR - https://doi.org/10.5588/ijtldopen.25.0084
VL - 2
ER -