6.2.7 Monitoring and evaluation of palliative care for people affected by TB

Palliative care for people affected by TB should be monitored and evaluated to help assure its accessibility and quality (104, 120, 121). The following two outcome indicators are recommended:

  • Number of patients with TB in the previous reporting period/year for whom all attempts at curative treatment were deemed to have failed.
  • Number of patients with TB in the previous reporting period who received morphine (oral fastacting or injectable) for symptom relief.

The following process indicators are optional but also suggested:

  • Is there a national TB policy strategic plan that includes palliative care? (Yes / No / NA)
  • Is morphine (oral fast-acting or injectable) available in public TB hospitals or wards (Yes / No / Unknown) (available in over 50% of TB hospitals or wards)?

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