Additional Resources:
Nursing Guide for Managing Side Effects to Drug-resistant TB Treatment is a collaborative project between CITC and the International Council of Nurses (ICN). The guide was developed by nurses with experience in the clinical care and programmatic management of tuberculosis (TB) and drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) in both high- and low-resource settings. While this guide was developed to support nursing care of patients with DR-TB, it may also be helpful to guide the care of patients on anti-TB treatment in general who may also experience side effects related to their treatment.
The guide is designed as a reference and job aid, so nurses can quickly:
- Identify symptoms that may be related to TB medication
- Assess for severity and other potential contributors
- Intervene appropriately to minimize patient discomfort, reduce side effect progression, and ultimately support successful treatment completion
Date of Release: October 2018
Tuberculosis Case Management: A Guide for Nurses (A Rutgers Global Tuberculosis Institute product)
EXPOSED Chapter 1: The Global Epidemic (YouTube video)
