@article {Rodrigo:2001:1027-3719:432,
author = "Rodrigo, T. and Cayl{\‘a} J., A. and Gald{\’o}s-Tang{\"u}is, H. and Garc{\’ı}a de Olalla, P. and Brugal M., T. and Jans{\‘a} J., M.",
title = "Proposing indicators for evaluation of tuberculosis control programmes in large cities based on the experience of Barcelona",
journal = "The International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease",
volume = "5",
number = "5",
year = "2001",
publication date ="2001-05-01T00:00:00",
abstract = "OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effectiveness of the Barcelona Tuberculosis (TB) Control Programme and to propose evaluation indicators.MATERIALS AND METHODS: Using quantitative indicators, the results and impact of the programme over the period 1987 to 1999 were evaluated. Statistical analysis was based on a description of indicators, including tests for trends, and on the evolution of the incidence.RESULTS: The incidence of tuberculosis rose between 1987 and 1991 (P = 0.10), and fell between 1991 and 1999 (P CONCLUSIONS: The results of the evaluation were in general positive. Decline in incidence, meningitis in children, treatment adherence rates, diagnostic delay and percentage of cases with studied contacts were considered the best indicators for evaluation of TB programmes.",
pages = "432-440",
itemtype = "ARTICLE",
parent_itemid = "infobike://iuatld/ijtld",
issn = "1027-3719",
eissn = "1815-7920",
publishercode ="iuatld",
url = "http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/iuatld/ijtld/2001/00000005/00000005/art00007",
keyword = "tuberculosis, programmes, evaluation"
}