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AJN Off the charts - read my story - https://lnkd.in/eFrVpYJ3 When I talk about PrEP, HIV, and Continuing Barriers to Access: "I implore my fellow health care providers, particularly nurses, to take a proactive role in ending the HIV epidemic." #prevention #healthequitynow #EndsexualhealthStigma #EndHIVStigma #EHE #uequalsu

The first paper from the study I am coordinating. # HIV prevention during the perinatal period Link to the paper https://lnkd.in/d23kcfiP

Hi everyone. Please check our new paper highlighting the impact of COVID-19 on the population living with HIV in BC, especially among highly marginalized individuals. https://lnkd.in/gNMs9uyM

Health Care Information Review Proposal for Linkage to HIV Care Introduction Effective data collection makes the care team responsive to the needs of patients living with HIV. The data to collect includes demographic details such as the patient’s age, progress notes, lab results, treatments, medical histories, discharge summaries, hospital admissions, and medication reviews. The information provides a comprehensive view of a patient’s condition and treatment pathways necessary to improve the quality and safety of care. The information could be used to improve the quality of care by enabling an interdisciplinary team to respond effectively to a patient’s health information, HIV test results, physician visits, and recommended treatment. This way, the care team has a broader understanding of a client’s needs and evidence-based and patient-centered interventions necessary to optimize care outcomes. It is easier to make informed decisions about quality metrics that shape clinical experiences. Data Collection Plan The plan is to review information related to a patient’s HIV status and progress and best practices for optimizing care outcomes. The information to be collected include progress notes, lab results, treatments, medical histories, discharge summaries, hospital admissions, and medication reviews. The information are in the hospital’s electronic health records system, which makes it easier for the interprofessional care team to access and share across the facility. On the procedure for data collection, the care team will use the EHR to exchange details about the patient’s diagnosis, progress, and improvements required to produce the best results. The time period for reviewing the process is two months, which is adequate to make informed conclusions about the appropriate treatment pathways. The System Applications Used to Collect the Health Information   The computerized physician order entry (CPOE) is the system used to collect health information. The system is ideal based on the opportunity for physicians and nurses to enter patient’s information and share details about HIV medications, lab results, and radiology orders, and others through electronic means. Abouelmehdi et al. (2018) associated the system with enhanced efficiency, which facilitates flexible sending of information and a collaborative framework involving the nursing, pharmacy, laboratory, and radiology departments. This way, it is easier for the care team to monitor information flow while preventing unauthorized disclosure of sensitive details about patients’ HIV diagnosis, treatment, and progress. The Flow of Health Record Information through the Information Life Cycle #HIVCare #nursinghomework #coursework #capellauniversity

This article underscores the critical need to root HIV prevention interventions in equity to effectively combat the AIDS epidemic by the 2030 target. By emphasizing health equity as a foundational pillar, the Elton John AIDS Foundation highlights the necessity of accessible healthcare for everyone, particularly the most vulnerable and marginalized groups who face the greatest risks and barriers to care. The Foundation's strategic collaborations, such as those with Walmart and various health organizations, are promising steps towards leveraging community resources like pharmacies to extend HIV prevention and treatment services. These initiatives are especially vital in medically underserved areas, demonstrating a proactive approach to dismantling systemic barriers to healthcare. However, as the article points out, significant hurdles remain. Stigma, discrimination, and socio-economic disparities continue to hinder access to crucial services like PrEP. The Foundation's advocacy for policy changes that enable pharmacists to initiate HIV prevention services, alongside the creation of the State Advocacy Playbook, is an essential move towards empowering communities and enhancing the scope of practice for healthcare providers at the local level. The fight against HIV/AIDS is not just a medical battle but a social one that requires dismantling the very barriers of inequality that perpetuate the disease. This article is a compelling call to action for all stakeholders to prioritize equity in their efforts to eradicate HIV/AIDS, ensuring that no one is left behind. #HealthEquity #EndAIDS2030 #HIVPrevention #SocialJustice

Youth living with HIV (YLHIV) in the southern United States experience poor outcomes across the HIV care continuum and are at high-risk for virologic failure. This study used a qualitative, community-engaged approach to inform the development of a tailored mobile Health (mHealth) tool for YLHIV in South Carolina: https://lnkd.in/eDf6RGS2

Check out our new op-ed in Medical Economics—it's a quick read on the whys and hows of integrating HIV prevention care into primary care! (Medical Economics is an outlet for physician-owned primary care practices) https://lnkd.in/ggrTtfuF

Make sure to check out the recent article in the Miami Herald about the state of HIV prevention, testing and treatment in South Florida. "Transportation issues are a common barrier to care for HIV and behavioral health, yet this barrier may be eliminated." READ ARTICLE - https://lnkd.in/ei35tmBH #CareResource #HIVPrevention #Compassion #Competence #Commitment

Results suggest that SGM youth who are on PrEP anticipating HIV stigma experience a compounding effect of PrEP stigma on PrEP confidence, consequently leading to suboptimal adherence. Interventions addressing the intersectionality of PrEP and HIV stigmas and enhancing confidence could improve PrEP adherence, particularly among SGM youth. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eD4g-niG #PrEP #HIVstigma #stigma #HIVresearch #research #adherence #sexualhealth #HIVprevention #FSUnursing

Hi folks! Sharing our recent two open-access publications, check them out: 1. Our research about the experiences of YPLHIV in dealing with discrimination in the Philippines is out (open access)!  https://lnkd.in/gneQuAfK 2. My master’s thesis is now accessible via this link: https://lnkd.in/guGJSQii This paper explored the experiences of caregivers raising a child with perinatal HIV infection. We suggested life coaching approaches, too!