Recommendation ID
NG33/4
Question

What effects does isolation have on the quality of life of people being treated for TB?

Any explanatory notes
(if applicable)

Why this is important
Isolation is known to significantly affect a person's quality of life. Despite this, the guideline committee identified no reliable data on the impact of isolation on quality of life. This information is
essential in producing economic models that reflect the real costs of isolation. Data on the impact of isolation on quality of life need to be collected and reported.


Source guidance details

Comes from guidance
Tuberculosis
Number
NG33
Date issued
January 2016

Other details

Is this a recommendation for the use of a technology only in the context of research? No  
Is it a recommendation that suggests collection of data or the establishment of a register?   No  
Last Reviewed 30/09/2019