Investigating the efficacy of integrating video-directly observed therapy (VDOT) in the treatment of tuberculosis (TB): A statewide analysis from Florida.

Objectives: To determine if integrating VDOT into TB therapy demonstrated non-inferiority to direct observation, and if VDOT utilization increased across Florida after the onset of Covid-19.

Methods: A statewide programmatic review was conducted of all patients in Florida who initiated tuberculosis treatment between January 2018 - December 2018 and January 2020 - December 2021, as documented by the Florida Department of Health.

Results: 1361 patients received treatment within the analysis timeframe.