Peralta L, Metcalf M, LaGrange R, Cely S, Dongmo S, D'Angelo L, Chandwani S, Koenig LJ; International Conference on AIDS (15th : 2004 : Bangkok, Thailand).
Int Conf AIDS. 2004 Jul 11-16; 15: abstract no. B11260.
University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, United States
Issues: Research on the use of medication adherence measurement tools among HIV-infected adolescents is limited. The use of Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs), or a handheld personal computer that uses a Palm operating system, to assist adolescents with their HIV medication regimens has not been reported. Description: The objective is to describe the use of PDAs with specific medication software by HIV-infected youths. Adolescents are provided with a PDA that includes the program to assist with reminders and self-reporting of medications and facilitate the organization skills necessary to meet the challenges of living with HIV. Using a PDA is one component of Adolescent Impact, a longitudinal study consisting of individual and group interventions to improve adherence and reduce risks. During the first session, the youth is given a PDA programmed with his/her medication regimen. They are instructed on PDA use, protection of private information and use of the medication software. Adherence data are collected during intervention sessions by downloading the log to a database. Lessons learned: Most participants in Adolescent Impact have been willing to try this new technology to assist in medication taking and organization of healthcare appointments. Daily recording should facilitate reporting of medication adherence. Recommendations: PDAs with medication software are useful new tools to track medication adherence among HIV-infected youth.
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Keywords:
- AIDS Vaccines
- Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
- Adolescent
- Anti-HIV Agents
- HIV
- HIV Infections
- HIV Protease Inhibitors
- HIV Seropositivity
- Humans
- Longitudinal Studies
- Pharmaceutical Preparations
Other ID:
UI: 102276644
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