Communication and coordination of care for people living with HIV: a qualitative study of the patient perspective.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is growing consensus that primary health care (PHC) providers have an important role in providing holistic, preventative care for people living with human immunodeficiency virus (PLHIV). In regional Australia, HIV care is primarily delivered through specialist services, thus adequate coordination and communication between specialist and PHC professionals is crucial. This study aimed to explore patient experiences of the coordination of care and health care professional communication for PLHIV in regional Australia.

Methods

Semi-structured interviews with PLHIV in a regional area of Australia were conducted in March to April 2022. Interviews were conducted via video conferencing, face-to-face, or via telephone call. Interviews were audio-recorded and manually

SUBMITTER: Warner S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10777490 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature