2016
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijmedinf.2016.04.013
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Information and communication technologies for adherence to antiretroviral treatment in adults with HIV/AIDS

Abstract: The integrated use of information and communication technologies with standard care promotes increased access to care, strengthening the relationship between patients and health services, with the possibility of mitigating the difficulties experienced by people with HIV in achieving optimal levels of adherence to drug therapy.

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“…(24) In addition, clients' fear of revelation of their serological status is an aspect that affects the quality of life of PLWHA; (1) this is a reason why the confidentiality of the diagnosis must be considered as a priority in phone interventions directed to promote health in this target audience. (3) …”
Section: Sexualitymentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…(24) In addition, clients' fear of revelation of their serological status is an aspect that affects the quality of life of PLWHA; (1) this is a reason why the confidentiality of the diagnosis must be considered as a priority in phone interventions directed to promote health in this target audience. (3) …”
Section: Sexualitymentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The telephone stands out as one of the most prominent technologies; it can be used to make phone calls and send messages with proven efficacy regarding adhesion to the treatment and a good cost-benefit ratio. (3) Text messages with an emphasis on health education have advantages over phone calls, because the former can be read quickly, at any time and anywhere, and do not require much effort by the clients or the professionals sending the message. (4) Evidence points to the positive use of Short Message Service (SMS) to send text messages to boost health habits among clients with chronic conditions.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Web-based portal systems and other technologies have been used to help manage other complex conditions including diabetes, 7 human immunodeficiency virus, 8 asthma, 9 depression, 10 heart disease, 11 tuberculosis, 12 and end-stage renal disease, 13 leading to improvement in overall health and self-care management. These new technologies have increased patient empowerment, decreased office visit rates and phone calls to physicians, and improved adherence to treatment.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In this regard, some researchers have suggested that technology could help improve and support medication adherence among kidney transplant recipients [4,7]. The use and added benefits of information and communication technologies (ICT) to support daily adherence in other patient suffering from chronic conditions, such as cardiovascular diseases, asthma or HIV, are well documented [8][9][10].…”
Section: Introduction Backgroundmentioning
confidence: 99%