Designing a blockchain technology platform for enhancing the pre-exposure prophylaxis care continuum.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is a key biomedical intervention for ending the HIV epidemic in the United States, but its uptake is impeded by systemic barriers, including fragmented workflows and ineffective data coordination. This study aims to design PrEPLinker, a blockchain-based, client-centered platform to enhance care to address these challenges by improving care coordination and enabling clients to securely manage their identity and PrEP-related data.

Materials and methods

Using Houston, Texas, as a use case, we conducted a needs assessment with PrEP collaborators to evaluate existing workflows and identify barriers in the PrEP care continuum. Based on these findings, we designed PrEPinker, a blockchain-based identity framework and digital wallet using se

SUBMITTER: Khurshid A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11658693 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature