ASCENT-Digital Adherence

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

ASCENT, the story behind data 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...

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! 💪



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