Provider-focused intervention increases adherence-related dialogue but does not improve antiretroviral therapy adherence in persons with HIV.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Physicians' limited knowledge of patients' antiretroviral adherence may reduce their ability to perform effective adherence counseling.

Methods

We conducted a randomized, cross-over study of an intervention to improve physicians' knowledge of patients' antiretroviral adherence. The intervention was a report given to the physician before a routine office visit that included data on Medication Event Monitoring System and self-reported data on antiretroviral adherence, patients' beliefs about antiretroviral therapy, reasons for missed doses, alcohol and drug use, and depression. We audio recorded 1 intervention and 1 control visit for each patient to analyze differences in adherence-related dialogue.

Results

One hundred fifty-six patients were randomized, and

SUBMITTER: Wilson IB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2832106 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature