Table 2.
RE-AIM Framework [8]
| Dimension | Unit | Outcome Over 5 Months |
|---|---|---|
| Reach | Individual | 24% screened (range of 5%–57% by facility) |
| Efficacy/Effectiveness | Individual | 2.7% diagnosed with tuberculosis compared with historical prevalence estimate of 2.9% in a South African facility |
| Adoption | Facility | Implemented across the 4 facilities |
| Implementation | Facility/Department of Correctional Services | Maintained high fidelity to tuberculosis screening, testing turnaround, treatment initiation, and weekly reporting. Adaptations to plan occurred due to security issues. The total annual cost was $730 000. The cost per tuberculosis case identified was $1513.27. |
| Maintenance | Facility/Department | There was no attrition in participation by health staff in the systematic screening during the project. The Government of South Africa is expanding program throughout the correctional system |