Mixed-methods evaluation of a telehealth collaborative care program for persons with HIV infection in a rural setting.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Delivery of comprehensive care for persons with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection in rural and low prevalence settings presents many challenges. We developed and evaluated a telehealth collaborative care (TCC) program for persons with HIV in a rural area.

Objective

To determine the feasibility of TCC, and identify factors influencing implementation in rural settings.

Design

Mixed methods evaluation of a quality improvement program with pre-measures and post-measures.

Patients

Veterans with HIV infection in Iowa and Illinois.

Intervention

TCC integrated HIV specialty care delivered by clinical video telehealth, with primary care delivered by generalist providers, in seven Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) serving rural areas

SUBMITTER: Ohl M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3744312 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature