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Post-TB sequelae and care: a systematic review and synthesis of qualitative research.
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- Persistent respiratory, psychological and quality-of-life impairments 2 years post-tuberculosis: evidence from a cohort study in Cambodia.The European respiratory journal · 2026Article
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- Beyond Cure: A Scoping Review of Post-Tuberculosis Long-Term Health Outcomes.Tropical medicine and infectious disease · 2026Review
- Clinical spectrum of extrapulmonary tuberculosis at a tertiary care centre in Ghana: a retrospective study.BMC infectious diseases · 2026Article
- Systemic Gaps and Roadmap for Integrated Care for Post-tuberculosis Lung Disease in Ethiopia: A Narrative Review.Cureus · 2026Review
- Post-tuberculosis Health: A Holistic Perspective on Multisystem Sequelae and Long-Term Wellbeing.Tuberculosis and respiratory diseases · 2026Article
- Post-TB care in the UK: a national survey of existing practice.BMJ open respiratory research · 2026Article
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Abstract
backgroundTB 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.
methodsA 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.
resultsSixty-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.
conclusionThis 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.
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