Effective TB Interviewing
Effective TB Interviewing for Contact Investigation:
Self-Study Modules
Developed in partnership with The New Jersey Medical School Global Tuberculosis Institute
2006 Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Division of Tuberculosis Elimination Atlanta, Georgia
Self Study
Introduction The TB Interview
The TB interview for contact investigation is one of the most important components of a TB control program. As a result of TB interviews, individuals with latent TB infection, active and future TB cases, and source cases of TB disease can be identified and medically evaluated. The TB interview is an interaction with an index patient or a person with suspected or confirmed TB disease who is the initial case reported to the health department. The index patient might not be the source case. The interview interaction involves the basic principles of effective communication and mutual information exchange. The goal of the interview is to elicit information on contacts for contact investigation purposes. This process requires practice and a commitment to realizing the interview goal while respecting the patient's need for confidentiality and understanding the importance of his or her role in the contact investigation. TB interviewing entails a partnership between the index patient and the interviewer. Information is shared and exchanged. The TB interview offers an opportunity for investigators to ? Build trust and rapport with the patient; ? Provide TB education; ? Engage the patient in the contact investigation process; ? Identify contacts; and ? Address the patient's questions and concerns.
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