TB - The nursing role
This event is for healthcare professionals only and has been supported by AJ Vaccines.
Date and time
Location
Online
Agenda
12:00 PM - 12:05 PM
Chair’s welcome
12:05 PM - 12:15 PM
My experience with TB
12:15 PM - 12:25 PM
Current TB epidemiology in the UK
12:25 PM - 12:40 PM
Understanding TB: Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
12:40 PM - 1:05 PM
The nursing role in TB detection
1:05 PM - 1:20 PM
Case study 1: Overcoming the stigma around TB
1:20 PM - 1:30 PM
Comfort break
1:30 PM - 1:40 PM
Effective infection prevention and control
1:40 PM - 1:55 PM
Case study 2: The complex social and health factors affecting TB
1:55 PM - 2:10 PM
Vaccination: Who is eligible?
2:10 PM - 2:30 PM
Expert panel Q&A
2:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Chair’s closing remarks
About this event
- Event lasts 2 hours 30 minutes
This event is for healthcare professionals and has been supported by AJ Vaccines. AJ Vaccines has had no input into the content, choice of speakers, or arrangements of the webinar.
Tuberculosis (TB) remains a significant public health concern in the UK. Recent data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) indicates a 13% increase in TB cases in England in 2024 compared to the previous year, with 5,480 reported cases. In Scotland, TB cases have also increased.
The majority of cases were among people who have come into the country, but the number of cases originating inside the UK is increasing. It continues to be associated with deprivation and is more prevalent in large urban areas. Among people born in the UK, TB is more common among those experiencing homelessness, substance dependency, and contact with the criminal justice system.
This informative and interactive webinar will provide nurses with essential knowledge about TB, its symptoms and treatment, and explore the risk factors contributing to its spread. It will also highlight the crucial role nurses play in detection, prevention, and addressing health inequalities related to TB.
Learning objectives
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to
- Interpret current epidemiological trends in TB in the UK, including rising incidence rates, demographic shifts, and regional variations.
- Recognise the clinical features, transmission routes, and treatment protocols for TB, including the identification of drug-resistant forms and extrapulmonary presentations.
- Apply nursing strategies for early detection, referral, and treatment support, including contact tracing, education, and adherence support within multidisciplinary teams.
- Understand and address stigma around TB to make patients receive effective treatment
This event is for healthcare professionals and has been supported by AJ Vaccines. AJ Vaccines has had no input into the content, choice of speakers, or arrangements of the webinar.
To find out more please visit: https://ajvaccines.com/
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