Interventions to Support People With HIV Following Hospital Discharge: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Individuals hospitalized with HIV-related complications face high post-discharge mortality and morbidity, particularly in resource-limited settings. This systematic review evaluated the impact of interventions to reduce post-hospital mortality, lower readmissions, and improve linkage to care.

Methods

We searched the PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane databases up to 1 October 2024 for studies reporting outcomes of post-discharge interventions. Two independent reviewers performed study selection, extracted data, and assessed risk of bias. We pooled data using random effects meta-analysis.

Results

We included 4 randomized controlled trials (conducted in Spain, South Africa, Tanzania, and the United States) and 6 observational studies (Canada, Thailand, Zambia, and

SUBMITTER: Ford N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11983270 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature