Starsim Starsim STIsim
← All research

POC-VALUE · In flight

Downstream value of point-of-care tests

Building on the multiplex and syphilis work: what would it take for these point-of-care diagnostics to deliver a measurable improvement in health outcomes?

What we're tracking

  • Tracks downstream benefits such as higher partner-notification and care-seeking rates.
  • Considers whether diagnosis is associated with reduced risk behaviour afterwards.
  • Explores bundled prevention packages offered at the point of diagnosis.

Outputs

Analysis in progress

At a glance

Pathogens
NG CT TV SYPH
Themes
Point-of-care testing · Partner notification · Bundled prevention · Cost-effectiveness
Setting
Zimbabwe

Related study

VDS-MULTIPLEXMultiplex panel for vaginal discharge syndrome SYPH-DXTwo new syphilis diagnostics