ASCENT-Digital Adherence

15/12/2023

On November 30 of this year, our team based in Ethiopia hosted the research results dissemination meeting and project closeout event.

During this event, it was recognized the positive impacts of in treatment adherence, especially during the challenging times. 🦠

At this event, we had Dr. Ahmed Bedru welcoming the session, followed by Dr. Hiwot Solomon, Disease Prevention and Control Lead Executive Officer from the Ministry of Health - Ethiopia. Both extending their appreciation to the efforts of people with TB, the work carried out by researchers, practitioners and TB care providers, and the support of partner organizations and participating health facilities.🏥

👉 Reflections conceived during this event led to recognize the potential for wider adoption of to improve TB treatment adherence and completion rates across and other countries with similar TB burden.

05/12/2023

📱 use to support treatment adherence is perceived different by users and providers. However, from the results of Trial, the willingness to use, the improvement of user-provider relationship, and cost-saving due to reduced clinic visits were seen across study countries‼️

📖Learn more at https://www.digitaladherence.org/ascent-the-data-story/



KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation | Unitaid | The Aurum Institute | PATH | London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

28/11/2023

TB treatment adherence is not just an effort made by the person living with , it also has implications for their family members, their carers, their care provider, and their healthcare system.

During project we were able to collect some of those perspectives and here we share them with you 👇

Also, make sure to check out the story behind data available at https://www.digitaladherence.org/ascent-the-data-story/



KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation | Unitaid | The Aurum Institute | PATH | London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

24/11/2023

Worldwide, tuberculosis treatment follows a Directly Observed Treatment (DOT) scheme to ensure adherence. However, DOT entails:

👉Recurring visits to health facilities 🚌
👉Out-of-pocket costs for people living with 💸
👉Time off from work and away from family
👉Specialized TB care facilities 🏥
👉Increased workload for trained TB care providers

During The Union World Conference on Lung Health our team explained how can potentially support people with their treatment adherence, making it more convenient for people living with TB, TB care providers, and health systems.

Learn more about our project at https://www.digitaladherence.org/ascent-the-data-story/

KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation | Unitaid | The Aurum Institute | PATH | London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

20/11/2023

What a great time we had last week at The Union World Conference on Lung Health!

ASCENT team at the was able to dive into the results and impact of as supporting tools for treatment adherence. It was an amazing opportunity to connect with other organizations and experts in the health innovation and digital health sectors!

Aligned with the theme of this year’s , the message that we are taking home with us is:

👉 DATs are not a one-size fits all solution to treatment adherence. However, in synergy with other tools and interventions, DATs can potentially support people with their TB treatment journey.

proudly recognizes person-centeredness as the main approach of our project and the impact (and challenges) that such approach carries along!

Make sure to check out the story behind data in our website: https://www.digitaladherence.org/ascent-the-data-story/

KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation | Unitaid | The Aurum Institute | PATH | London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

Explore a 5-year journey delving into the forefront of Digital Adherence Technologies supporting Tuberculosis treatment adherence. Immerse yourself in groundbreaking research, uncovering innovative solutions, person-centered approaches and transformative insights. Join us on a compelling narrative s...

17/11/2023

We are excited to show our team’s work throughout the .

We have E-Posters available displaying results from in support of treatment journeys. Also, we have had discussions on and it’s impact and experiences in settings in conflict.



KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation | Unitaid | The Aurum Institute | PATH | London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

15/11/2023

We are excited to present key results and lessons from at the in Paris!

Five years designing, planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness and impact of supporting treatment adherence across five different countries!

Today at 18:30, room 242B at the

Stay tuned for

14/11/2023

What a kick off of the Union World Conference on Lung Health 2023‼️

team members were present today at the workshop “A Holistic Approach To Planning For A Digital Adherence Technology Intervention” along with partner members of our partner organizations!

What a great way to start the week!



The Union World Conference on Lung Health

KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation | Unitaid | The Aurum Institute | PATH | London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

13/11/2023

The starts this week, and from we prepared a virtual data story where you can check out more about the project, drivers of success and impact!

🔗Check out this link [https://www.digitaladherence.org/ascent-the-data-story/], explore it and share it with your networks!

Explore a 5-year journey delving into the forefront of Digital Adherence Technologies supporting Tuberculosis treatment adherence. Immerse yourself in groundbreaking research, uncovering innovative solutions, person-centered approaches and transformative insights. Join us on a compelling narrative s...

08/11/2023

“…it has helped us get timely data.” - TB care provider, Tanzania

in support of TB treatment adherence also brings advantages for healthcare workers at the forefront of .

💊📱

KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation | Unitaid | The Aurum Institute | PATH | London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

Check out the advantages of DATs explained by a provider in the video below ⬇️

31/10/2023

has truly impacted the lives of more than 19,000 people affected by and supported their adherence to .

📌 What drove the successful completion of the KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation led project?
📌 Who were the key players throughout this journey?

Check out the answers to these and other questions in the latest article in our website where we highlight the drivers of success on this journey: "ASCENT: Five Years of Transformative Impact to Support Tuberculosis Treatment."

👉Read the article here [https://www.digitaladherence.org/ascent-five-years-of-transformative-impact-to-support-tuberculosis-treatment/], share this and spread the word! 📢



Unitaid | The Aurum Institute | PATH | London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

Successful completion of ASCENT project is based on the support from people enrolled in the study, healthcare providers, partner organizations, National TB Programs, and the need for person-centered approaches to support TB treatment adherence.

26/10/2023

for treatment also comprises economic implications. The team has studied this implications in real-world settings for the betterment of .

This research dives deep into the impact of leveraging digital tools in ensuring better adherence to TB medication, and ultimately improving patient outcomes.

🔍 If you are curious about the economic implications of (DAT) in and the potential for widespread implementation equitably, make sure to explore the full study protocol here:

📖 Evaluating the equity impact and cost-effectiveness of digital adherence technologies with differentiated care to support tuberculosis treatment adherence in Ethiopia: protocol and analysis plan for the health economics component of a cluster randomised trial [https://trialsjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13063-023-07289-x ]

Let's stay informed, connected, and committed to advancing healthcare! 💪



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