Directly observed preventive therapy. Turning the tide against tuberculosis.

Objective: To compare compliance between directly observed preventive therapy and daily treatment for students with inactive (class II) tuberculosis.

Design: Cohort analytic study and cost-effectiveness analysis. Students found to be positive for purified protein derivative and having no abnormal chest x-ray films on mandated screening were advised to have prophylactic treatment with isoniazid.

Developing a basic management course for assistant head nurses.

Assistant head nurses (AHNs) can be an integral part of a management team. This article details a basic program that helps AHNs develop strong management skills and upgrades the quality of nursing departments.