Table 1 Inclusion criteria
Study question | Inclusion criteria | Data to be sought and extracted |
|---|---|---|
1. Medical costs to TB patient | Population-based surveys or facility-based surveys on TB patients (including new and re-treatment patients) | Total and average cost; cost as a proportion of annual household income |
2. Adherence rates | Population based surveys or cohort studies | Completion or cure per patient followed up |
3. Impact on completion and adherence | Surveys must be population based, with household or individual cost estimates from interviews and completion rates based on verified health service data, or on patient reported length of treatment | A proportion of interrupted treatment because of financial burden caused by TB treatment |
| Â | Qualitative studies that a) use recognised methods (in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, or observation); and b) describe the methods used in analysis (thematic analysis, content analysis, grounded theory) | Patient or provider views on cost and its influence on treatment completion. Include evidence, in the form of illustrative quotes or empirical data, for the statements |