Dispensary level pilot implementation of rapid diagnostic tests: an evaluation of RDT acceptance and usage by providers and patients – Tanzania, 2005
Open Access
- 19 November 2008
- journal article
- Published by Springer Nature in Malaria Journal
- Vol. 7 (1), 239
- https://doi.org/10.1186/1475-2875-7-239
Abstract
Malaria rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) may assist in diagnosis, improve prescribing practices and reduce potential drug resistance development. Without understanding operational issues or acceptance and usage by providers and patients, the costs of these tests may not be justified.Keywords
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