Integrating Services to Address the Syndemics of HIV, STIs, Substance Use Disorder, and Viral Hepatitis
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In a single-center restrospective cohort study, patients with extensive treatment experience and history of virologic failure and multi-drug resistance underwent simplification of ARV salvage regimens with a median pill burden reduction of six pills per day. This strategy led to high rates of virologic suppression.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
The first long-acting injectable antiretroviral therapy (LAI ART) formulation was FDA-approved January 2021. Drawing on the Consolidated Framework on Implementation Research, this mixed methods study assessed knowledge, attitudes, practices, and perceived barriers and facilitators related to implementation of LAI ART in NYC among HIV clinic staff and people with HIV.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
Description of how a modified Directly Observed Therapy (mDOT) program increased uptake of DOPT and the priority populations that experienced the uptake.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
The objective of this study is to assess key stakeholders, including patients, for readiness to adopt a new standard of care. Because many people with HIV in Alabama experience low literacy, low income, and are racial minorities, data suggests they will experience greater barriers to healthcare information technology, like PROs and Telehealth.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
Virginia quality improvement program that identifies access to medication barriers and provides emergency medication supplies to people with HIV if no timely access is secured.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
Project to determine the feasibility of integrating primary care services into syringe exchange programs.
Resource (Conference Presentation) updated 09/14/2023
Design of curriculum to provide physicians with the information they need to educate their clinic staff and other stakeholders about integrating medication-assisted treatment (MAT) with buprenorphine into HIV primary care.
Module to assess provider community's awareness and perspectives on opioid use risks among clients as a decision point on whether to undertake integration of buprenorphine use within the HIV clinic. Chapter in the curriculum, Integration of Buprenorphine into HIV Primary Care Settings.
Review of the terminology of addiction, opioid use, and MAT, in order to enhance staff understanding of how buprenorphine treatment fits into the larger treatment picture and improve their health literacy on the subject. Chapter in the curriculum, Integration of Buprenorphine into HIV Primary Care Settings.
Overview of addiction and medication-assisted addiction treatment, including buprenorphine and methadone. Chapter in the curriculum, Integration of Buprenorphine into HIV Primary Care Settings.
Review of opioid addiction treatment, specifically buprenorphine, and its variance from methadone and naltrexone opioid addiction treatment options. Chapter in the curriculum, Integration of Buprenorphine into HIV Primary Care Settings.
Review of major steps required to get going in buprenorphine certification and administration (e.g., prescribing, administration, staffing). Chapter in the curriculum, Integration of Buprenorphine into HIV Primary Care Settings.
Module (factsheet) quick reference guide to providers and staff on frequently asked questions and answers regarding buprenorphine treatment. Chapter in the curriculum, Integration of Buprenorphine into HIV Primary Care Settings.
Group activity to allow clinic staff to practice patient-provider role playing, providing the instructor with an opportunity to identify any communication or cultural competency issues that may need addressing Chapter in the curriculum, Integration of Buprenorphine into HIV Primary Care Settings.
Slides for use in educating patients about opioid addiction and opioid addiction treatment. Chapter in the curriculum, Integration of Buprenorphine into HIV Primary Care Settings.
Resources on opioid treatment. Part of the curriculum, Integration of Buprenorphine into HIV Primary Care Settings
Tool for HIV/AIDS clinical programs who are considering integrating opioid addiction treatment using buprenorphine. Chapters cover background and rationale, lessons learned from the HRSA SPNS Initiative, and information for prescribers and clinic managers.
Resource updated 03/12/2024