Topic: Adherence
Adherence to prescribed treatment plans is critical for their success, and adherence support is a key component of medical case management services.
Guidelines and Manuals
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U.S. Department of Health and Human ServicesMarch 2017
Federal guidelines for treatment, prevention and care of HIV disease and opportunistic infections.
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HRSA HIV/AIDS BureauSeptember 2014
While antiretroviral therapy has significantly improved health outcomes and longevity among people living with HIV (PLWH), hepatitis C (HCV) has emerged as a major contributing factor of morbidity and mortality among individuals who are coinfected.
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HRSA HIV/AIDS BureauApril 2014
This manual was developed to provide clinicians with ready access to practical, current, treatment information so that they may provide quality care to people living with HIV.
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HRSA HIV/AIDS BureauNovember 2013Performance measures to help Ryan White HIV/AIDS programs monitor and improve the quality of care they deliver.
Webinars and Training
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HRSA HIV/AIDS Bureau, JSIMarch 2016
This guide provides information and approaches to help providers offer clear HIV care and treatment information to their clients while engaging them in discussions about their desired health outcomes.
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HRSA HIV/AIDS Bureau, JSIMarch 2016
This series of modules was developed to help community-based trainers implement health literacy interventions in their communities.
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National Quality CenterJuly 2014
This is a comprehensive set of HIV self-management videos, featuring testimonials, conversations, narrative, and animation to provide key messages about HIV and emphasize health literacy concepts.
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AltaMedOctober 2012
Sin Vergüenza es un drama de vanguardia que invita a la reflexión, y que usa su narrativa para abordar la vergüenza y el estigma asociados con el VIH dentro de la comunidad latina.
Sin Vergüenza is a thought provoking, cutting edge drama that uses storytelling to tackle shame and stigma associated with HIV within the Latino Community.
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HRSA HIV/AIDS BureauJune 2010
Overview of HIV drug resistance, its role in transmitting resistant HIV virus, and what clients and peers need to know about it. The webcast also includes an overview of the role of HIV biomedical interventions in reducing risk of HIV transmission.
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Boston University School of Public HealthAugust 2004
Cross-disciplinary training curriculum to increase knowledge and awareness of the relationship between HIV infection and substance use. Disponible en español: Un caleidoscopio de cuidado y servicios: Respondiendo a los retos del VIH y uso de drogas).
Tools and Job Aids
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National Center for Innovation in HIV CareJuly 2016
This fact sheet looks at organizational barriers to client engagement in care and strategies to address those barriers learned from AIDS United’s Positive Charge Initiative.
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HRSA HIV/AIDS BureauJune 2016
Library of text messages developed by the UCARE4Life research study. Includes messages for multiple situations (general adherence, daily reminders, basic HIV health literacy, retention in care, appointment reminders, risk reduction). Messages are provided in English and in Spanish.
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HRSA HIV/AIDS Bureau, JSIApril 2016
Brochures providing practical explanations of key concepts for Ryan White patients regarding getting health coverage, using coverage, and paying for care.
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January 2009
One-pager to help patients adhere to treatment regimens.
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January 2009
Series of one-page surveys to assess client understanding of each of the following: medications, health maintenance, HIV and transmission, lab tests/health problems, information.
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El Rio Community Health CenterJanuary 2009
Client-administered assessment tools to assist clinicians in working with clients on adherence to medication regimens.
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Christiana Care Health ServicesJanuary 2009
Clinician assessment tool to use with clients in assessing their readiness to engage in HIV-related primary medical care and adhere to regimens.
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El Rio Community Health CenterJanuary 2004
Client self-assessment tool to determine patient’s confidence in taking medications under various scenarios (e.g., at work, in public place). Tool is designed to assess likelihood of adherence to antiretroviral regimens.
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El Rio Community Health CenterJanuary 2004
One-pager poses question to client, “How Ready are You for the Challenge of Taking Your HIV Medications Everyday” followed by scale for patient to mark where they self-assess their readiness.
Reports and Best Practices
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HRSA HIV/AIDS BureauDecember 2016
Client-level data reports and other regular data reports on the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program (RWHAP).
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HRSA HIV/AIDS BureauSeptember 2014
Across the country, women of color are disproportionately affected by HIV, with many facing a daily battle to fully engage in in HIV primary care.
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New York Academy of MedicineJanuary 2006
This SPNS initiative goal was to assess innovative interventions to increase adherence to antiretroviral treatment (ART) among underserved populations.
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HRSA HIV/AIDS BureauJanuary 2004
Estos cuadernos describen la manera de asistir a conectar personas que viven con VIH/SIDA con el sistema médico.
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HRSA HIV/AIDS BureauJanuary 2004
Workbooks on ways to help connect people living with HIV/AIDS to medical care.
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AIDS Action FoundationJanuary 2001
Ideas for agencies setting up adherence programs/services. Features barriers to adherence and techniques for overcoming them, along with profiles of select agencies and their adherence programs.
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Adolescent Medicine HIV/AIDS Research NetworkJanuary 1999
Provides information to clinicians to assist adolescents living with HIV to adhere to the complex regimens of highly active antiretroviral therapies.
Websites
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AETC National Coordinating Resource CenterJanuary 2017
Clinical education/training resources and patient education materials on a range of HIV clinical care and clinical management topics.
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New York State Department of Health AIDS InstituteSeptember 2015
HIV guidelines, quality of care, clinical education, resources, policies and publications.
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CDCMarch 2015
High-impact HIV prevention interventionsbased upon scientifically proven, cost-effective, and scalable interventions directed to the most vulnerable populations in the geographic areas where HIV prevalence is highest.
