USE OF THE RAPID MOLECULAR TEST FOR TUBERCULOSIS AMONG PEOPLE DEPRIVED OF LIBERTY: A SCOPING REVIEW

• Published in: Texto & contexto enfermagem 2024, Vol.33
• Main Authors: Naves, Elisangela Franciscon, Andrade, Rubia Laine de Paula, Faria, Mariana Gaspar Botelho Funari de, Magnabosco, Gabriela Tavares, Bonfim, Rafaele Oliveira, Ferreira, Melisane Regina Lima, Bollela, Valdes Roberto, Monroe, Aline Aparecida
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: NURSING
• ISSN: 0104-0707; 1980-265X; 1980-265X
• DOI: 10.1590/1980-265x-tce-2023-0288en

ABSTRACT Objective: to map the repercussions of using the rapid molecular test for diagnosing tuberculosis among people deprived of liberty in the scientific literature. Method: this is a scoping review following the recommendations of the Joanna Briggs Institute and PRISMA for Scoping Reviews. The search was conducted using controlled and free vocabulary in the following databases: EMBASE, Scopus, MEDLINE, Cinahl, Academic Search Premier, LILACS and Web of Science, in the Brazilian Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations and Google Scholar. The materials which answered the review question were selected by two independent reviewers based on reading the titles, abstracts and publications. All types of studies and publications were included. The extracted data was subjected to narrative synthesis and presented graphically. Results: a total of 13 among the 461 publications found were included in the review. The studies pointed out the following repercussions of using the rapid molecular test in the prison population: increase in the diagnosis of cases compared to sputum smear microscopy; reduction in diagnosis time, initiating treatment and isolation; identification of strains resistant to antibiotic therapy; reducing the prevalence and occurrence of tuberculosis; high agreement of test results with culture results; lower cost of the test when carried out in groups of samples or when screening is carried out by radiography. Conclusion: the literature indicated that the rapid molecular test is relevant for combating tuberculosis in prison units, so its use should be considered by authorities and managers as a strategic tool for controlling the disease. RESUMO Objetivo: mapear as repercussões da utilização do teste rápido molecular para o diagnóstico de tuberculose entre as pessoas privadas de liberdade junto à literatura científica. Método: revisão de escopo seguiram-se as recomendações do Joanna Briggs Institute e do PRISMA for Scoping Reviews. A busca foi realizada com vocabulários controlados e livres nas bases de dados: EMBASE, Scopus, MEDLINE, Cinahl, Academic Search Premier, LILACS e Web of Science, na Biblioteca Digital Brasileira de Teses e Dissertações e no Google Scholar. Foram selecionados por dois revisores independentes, os materiais que respondiam à pergunta da revisão, a partir da leitura dos títulos, resumos e publicações. Foram incluídos todos os tipos de estudo e publicações. Os dados extraídos foram submetidos à síntese narrativa e apres