Virtual Observed Therapy for Patients With Tuberculosis
Virtual Observed Therapy for Patients With Tuberculosis
Using modern technology, investigators will observe participants taking their TB tablets
 three times per week using a mobile phone, iPod or computer with camera facilities in the
 participants home environment.
Using modern technology, the investigators will observe participants taking their TB tablets
 three times per week using a mobile phone, iPod or computer with camera facilities in the
 participants home environment.

 Investigators will connect to the participants mobile phone, iPod or computer at a mutually
 convenient time three times per week who will observe participants taking their TB
 medication.

 The Virtual Observed Therapy will be carried out using NHS Lothian approved software (mobile
 app called POLYCOM) three times per week. This is software similar to Skype but POLYCOM is
 the approved software we use in NHS Lothian.
Inclusion Criteria:

 Any patient requiring Tuberculosis treatment

 Exclusion Criteria:

 Those refusing consent; the healthcare professional deems the patient that will not be able
 to comply with VOT