Medications for Chronic HIV: Education and Collaboration (MedCHEC)
HIV Infections, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, Medication Adherence
About this trial
This is an interventional health services research trial for HIV Infections focused on measuring HIV, AIDS, adherence, antiretroviral, aCASI, HAART, Complementary Therapies, Adherence Care Manager
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Over 18 years of age
- Confirmed HIV-positive
- On or newly starting antiretroviral medication for HIV
- Under treatment at one of the study sites
- Available by telephone
Exclusion Criteria:
- Clinically diagnosed by provider with significant cognitive impairment, or Mini-Mental Status Exam score less than or equal to 22
- Inability to read English
- Inability or refusal to use MedCHEC touch-screen computer
- Inability or refusal to use any form of electronic drug monitoring device (MEMS)
- Never available by telephone
Sites / Locations
- VA Greater Los Angeles
- VA Boston
- Boston Medical Center
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
No Intervention
MedCHEC Tablet Computer & Adherence Care
Adherence Information Only
Patients assigned to the intervention answer questions about their medication, medication-taking behavior and risks for non-adherence on the MedCHEC tablet touch-screen computer, which generates provider and patient reports. Patients may be referred to an Adherence Care Manager on the basis of the reports. In addition, patients will receive standard information about adherence.
Patients assigned to the active comparator arm will receive standard information about adherence.