Feasibility and Acceptability of a Real-Time Adherence Device among HIV-Positive IDU Patients in China
Joint Authors
Brooks, Mohamad
Bachman DeSilva, Mary
Haberer, Jessica
Li, Zhong
Vian, Taryn
Feng, Cheng
Harrold, Mark
Keyi, Xu
Gill, Christopher J.
Sabin, Lora
Gifford, Allen L.
Yueying, Hu
Wubin, Xie
Bangsberg, David
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-6, 6 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-07-16
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
6
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
We collected data on feasibility and acceptability of a real-time web-linked adherence monitoring container among HIV-positive injection drug users (IDU) in China.
“Wisepill” uses wireless technology to track on-time medication dosing.
Ten patients on antiretroviral therapy (ART) at the Guangxi CDC HIV clinic in Nanning, China, used Wisepill for one ART medication for one month.
We monitored device use and adherence and explored acceptability of the device among patients.
Mean adherence was 89.2% (SD 10.6%).
Half of the subjects reported a positive overall experience with Wisepill.
Seven said that it was inconvenient, supported by comments that it was large and conspicuous.
Five worried about disclosure of HIV status due to the device; no disclosures were reported.
Twelve signal lapses occurred (5.4% of prescribed doses), of which one was due to technical reasons, nine to behavioral reasons (both intentional and unintentional), and two to unclear reasons.
Although the technical components must be monitored carefully, and acceptability to patients presents challenges which warrant further exploration, the Wisepill device has potential for adherence interventions that deliver rapid adherence-support behavioral feedback directly to patients, including IDU.
The use of wireless technology appears uniquely promising for providing time-sensitive communication on patient behavior that can be harnessed to maximize the benefits of HIV treatment.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Bachman DeSilva, Mary& Gifford, Allen L.& Keyi, Xu& Li, Zhong& Feng, Cheng& Brooks, Mohamad…[et al.]. 2013. Feasibility and Acceptability of a Real-Time Adherence Device among HIV-Positive IDU Patients in China. AIDS Research and Treatment،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-511388
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Bachman DeSilva, Mary…[et al.]. Feasibility and Acceptability of a Real-Time Adherence Device among HIV-Positive IDU Patients in China. AIDS Research and Treatment No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-6.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Bachman DeSilva, Mary& Gifford, Allen L.& Keyi, Xu& Li, Zhong& Feng, Cheng& Brooks, Mohamad…[et al.]. Feasibility and Acceptability of a Real-Time Adherence Device among HIV-Positive IDU Patients in China. AIDS Research and Treatment. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-6.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-511388
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-511388