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Table 2 Validation of the patient data in NIKSHAY by telephonic interview of TB patients availing services from STEPS centres (N = 57)

From: STEPS – a patient centric and low-cost solution to ensure standards of TB care to patients reaching private sector in India

Data points

Information in NIKSHAY consistent with Patient Interviews & record verification

Date of TB diagnosis

56/57 (98.2%

Basis of TB diagnosis

54/57 (94.7%)

Date of treatment initiation

57/ 57 (100%)

HIV status

48 / 48 (100%)

Date of UDST

28/29 (96.5%)

DBT benefit received

31/31 (100%)

Outcome Reported

38/38 (100%)