The international journal of tuberculosis and lung disease : the official journal of the International Union against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease
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Int. J. Tuberc. Lung Dis. · Feb 2009
Cross-referral between HIV counselling and testing centres and smear microscopy centres in Tamil Nadu.
The combined tuberculosis and human immunodeficiency virus (TB-HIV) epidemic demands effective and urgent action. ⋯ The ICTC-to-DMC referral system makes a significant contribution to the detection of TB cases. Reasons for dropping out were multiple, but are correctable. This study also probes into current policies on programme coordination and recommends strategies for strengthening the collaboration between the TB and HIV programmes.
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Int. J. Tuberc. Lung Dis. · Feb 2009
Validation and clinical interpretation of the St George's Respiratory Questionnaire among COPD patients, China.
Although the St George's Respiratory Questionnaires in Mandarin-Chinese (SGRQ-MC) have been used in China, few data are available on the translation and adaptation process, psychometric properties and clinical meaning. It is therefore difficult to adequately evaluate the equivalence of this instrument in Chinese populations. ⋯ This SGRQ-MC is a reliable, valid and responsive instrument for quality of life evaluation in COPD patients in China. As it is culturally and clinically equivalent to other versions, measures can be compared among countries.