Abstract
Background: Persons living with HIV (PLWH) need practical tools to self-manage their condition. Methods: We conducted a proof-of-concept study among PLWH to assess whether patients could learn to use a personal health record (PHR) on a handheld device (iPod Touch) to manage their condition. We began individual trainings and later adapted this to group training. We assessed usability, acceptability and also effects on self-efficacy for treatment adherence using the HIV Treatment Adherence Self- Efficacy Scale (HIV-ASES). Results: Nine PLWH participated in the individual training and 29 participated in the group sessions. The participants were largely middle aged, low-income and of racial/ethnic minorities. The sessions were well attended and participants fully engaged in tasks and shared learning. Most participants stated they intended to use the PHR and reported improved self-efficacy in treatment adherence (P = .05) particularly on the integration of treatment adherence into one's routine (P < .02). Conclusions: Training PLWH in use of a handheld PHR shows promise.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 117-121 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care |
Volume | 12 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Mar 2013 |
Keywords
- HIV self-care health records
- Personal medical informatics education of patients
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Immunology
- Dermatology
- Infectious Diseases