Active ingredients of a person-centred intervention for people on HIV treatment: analysis of mixed methods trial data.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A new model of care is required to meet the changing needs of people living with HIV (PLWH), particularly in low and middle-income countries, where prevalence is highest. We evaluated a palliative care intervention for PLWH in Mombasa, Kenya. Although we found no effect on pain (primary outcome), there was a positive effect on mental health (secondary outcome) in the intervention group. To inform replication and implementation, we have determined the active ingredients of the intervention and their mechanisms of action.

Methods

We conducted a randomised controlled trial (RCT) with qualitative exit interviews in HIV clinic attenders. The intervention was delivered over 5 months, with a minimum of 7 clinical contacts. Longitudinal quantitative data on components of

SUBMITTER: Lowther K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5761128 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature