Preferences regarding medical and psychosocial support in HIV-infected patients

• Published in: Patient education and counseling Vol. 56; no. 1; pp. 16 - 20
• Main Authors: Albus, Christian, Schmeißer, Norbert, Salzberger, Bernd, Fätkenheuer, Gerd
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Ireland Elsevier Ireland Ltd 2005
• Subjects: Adherence; Adult; Ambulatory Care - psychology; Ambulatory Care - standards; Antiretroviral Therapy, Highly Active - psychology; Attitude to Health; Choice Behavior; Conjoint analysis; Counseling - standards; Female; Germany; Health Services Research; HIV Infections - drug therapy; HIV Infections - psychology; HIV/AIDS; Humans; Male; Needs Assessment - organization & administration; Nursing; Patient Care Team - standards; Patient Education as Topic - standards; Patients’ preferences; Physician's Role; Pilot Projects; Professional-Patient Relations; Prospective Studies; Qualitative Research; Social Support; Surveys and Questionnaires; Teaching Materials - standards; Trust; Germany; HIV/AIDS; Adherence; Patients’ preferences; Conjoint analysis

Adherence to highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) is crucial for successful treatment of HIV-infected patients. Among other factors, meeting patients’ preferences regarding medical and psychosocial support may have significant impact on adherence to HAART. But, systematic studies on HIV-infe...