Directly observed therapy
Topic: Community health
A treatment approach in which a health worker or trained observer watches the client swallow every dose; used mainly for tuberculosis and other long treatments to improve adherence and prevent drug resistance. In Türkiye it is delivered through tuberculosis dispensaries in cooperation with family physicians. Monitor adherence, side effects and follow-up sputum results.
- Also known as:
- DOT
- In Turkish:
- Doğrudan gözetimli tedavi
What does Directly observed therapy mean?
Directly observed therapy is part of the Community health topic in nursing. Students meet it in class, on clinical placements and while preparing for exams.
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