Which is the web-enabled patient management system for TB control under the National Tuberculosis Elimination Program (NTEP)?

Appeared in: Tripura CHO - 2021

Explanation

Nikshay is a comprehensive, web-based patient management system used for TB control under India's National Tuberculosis Elimination Program (NTEP).
The name 'Nikshay' is derived from two Hindi words: 'Ni' (eradication) and 'Kshay' (tuberculosis), which signifies the program's ultimate goal.
It functions as a centralized portal for healthcare providers to notify every TB case and monitor the patient's entire journey, from diagnosis and treatment to the final outcome.
The system is critical for national TB surveillance, ensuring accountability, and facilitating patient support schemes.

Option A: This is an incorrect spelling and not a recognized portal under the NTEP.
Option B: This is a common misspelling of the actual portal's name, designed to confuse the test-taker.
Option D: This option is incorrect because a correct option, NIKSHAY, is provided in the list.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: Use the key finding related to National Health Programs and their IT initiatives to guide bedside assessment, documentation, and the next nursing action.
Nurses are primary users of the Nikshay portal for the mandatory notification of all diagnosed TB cases, a crucial step for accurate national surveillance and program planning.
The system is an essential tool for nurses to track patient adherence to Directly Observed Treatment, Short-course (DOTS), manage follow-up schedules, and ensure patients receive their financial benefits through the Nikshay Poshan Yojana.
Accurate and timely data entry into Nikshay by nurses directly impacts the quality of patient care and the effectiveness of public health strategies to control TB.

How to Approach the Question

First, identify the key terms in the question: 'patient management system', 'TB control', and 'National Tuberculosis Elimination Program (NTEP)'.
Recognize this as a factual recall question about a specific government health initiative. The answer relies on knowing the name of the official software.
Analyze the options provided. Notice the very similar spellings ('NISHAY', 'NIKSHAY'). This is a common test-making strategy, indicating that the correct answer is likely one of these, and the others are distractors based on spelling errors.
Recall or deduce that 'Nikshay' is the correct name for the TB management portal. The presence of the 'k' is the key differentiator in the spelling.
Eliminate the incorrect spellings and the 'None of these' option, confirming 'NIKSHAY' as the correct answer.

Concept Tested & Keywords

Concept Tested: National Health Programs and their IT initiatives
Stem keywords: web-enabled patient management system, TB control, National Tuberculosis Elimination Program (NTEP)
Lead-in keywords: Which is

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