PATIENT EDUCATION: ENCOURAGING ADHERENCE TO TREATMENT FOR TUBERCULOSIS

Course overview

Tuberculosis (TB) is an airborne communicable disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis that generally affects the respiratory system, but can also occur at other locations in the body. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of the procedure for providing patient education about TB treatment adherence, including a step-by-step process and the benefits of patient education on this topic. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.