Enhancing tuberculosis treatment support: A thematic analysis of interactive messages in a digital adherence technology trial to identify needs, challenges, and strategies for improvement
This study highlights the importance of personalized, empathetic communication, and reliable technology to enhance the effectiveness of DATs. Future DAT solutions should prioritize technological reliability and the human elements of care. Interventions must be adaptable, user-friendly, and capable of addressing diverse patient needs, including offering emotional support and empowering individuals with limited digital literacy.
Authors
- Jennifer Sprecher (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2191-7945)
- Sarah Iribarren (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2980-0717)
- Javier Eugenio Roberti (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4285-5061)
- Fernando Rubinstein (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5653-5766)
- Agnes Suyanto (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0008-1584-1060)
- Enrique Chan-Liang
- Omar Alfonso Aguilar-Vidrio
Institutions
- Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas (AR)
- Centro Científico Tecnológico - San Juan (AR)
- Neurobehavioral Systems (US)
- Instituto de Efectividad Clínica y Sanitaria (AR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2025-07-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0326492
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.82
Funders
- National Institute of Nursing Research
- Division of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases