Improving engagement with healthcare in hepatitis C: a randomised controlled trial of a peer support intervention.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Peer support can enable patient engagement with healthcare services, particularly for marginalised populations. In this randomised controlled trial, the efficacy of a peer support intervention at promoting successful engagement with clinical services for chronic hepatitis C was assessed.

Methods

In London, UK, potential participants were approached through outreach services for problematic drug use and homelessness. Individuals positive for hepatitis C virus (HCV) after confirmatory testing were randomised using an online service to the intervention (peer support) or standard of care. The primary outcome of interest was successful engagement with clinical hepatitis services. The study was non-blinded. Absolute differences were calculated using a generalised linear

SUBMITTER: Stagg HR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6442435 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature