Evidence-Based Nursing: care plan for patients with HIV / AIDS (part 1)Ana Belem López-MoralesAntonio Barrera-CruzClaudia Alarcón-MoralesRebeca Martínez-Ravelo
Individualized care plan– As HIV/AIDS progresses, patients may lose the ability to express their needs. Hospice designs a plan that addresses pain, hydration, nutrition, skin care, recurrent infection and agitation—all common problems associated with HIV/AIDS. Care for patients wherever they live...
Stay active.Most people with HIV can safely exercise for at least 20 minutes, 3 times a week. Regular exercise can strengthen your heart and help prevent depression. Ask your provider about the best exercise plan for you. Do not smoke.If you currently smoke, ask for information on how to...
Today, HIV treatments allow people living with HIV to suppress their virus to undetectable levels, but we won’t stop there – we want to better the quality of life for people living with and impacted by HIV. To do that we prioritise developing medicines that fit their lifestyle. We know...
As everybody living with HIV is different, what you need to do to achieve a healthy and full life will be unique to you. A healthy life with HIV starts with effective medication, an HIV care plan and a routine you’ll stick to. But more than this, it's about you living well and ...
ViiV Healthcare Positive Action recognises the significant role that community workers (peer workers, volunteers, community health volunteers etc.) contribute to the HIV response. We support the appropriate remuneration for their work which should be in line with other community workers nationally. Commu...
Due to the seriousness of the health consequences that result from the inadequate treatment of HIV, much attention has been given to reductions in viral loads, maintaining strong CD4 levels, and other medical strategies geared specifically towards streng
one size doesn't fit all. One plan doesn't fit every patient who still needs to be treated. An approach to improvement of testing practices at one clinic or a treatment program may not work across all locations," added Ralph Brooks, MS, research associate and data manager for the project...
one size doesn't fit all. One plan doesn't fit every patient who still needs to be treated. An approach to improvement of testing practices at one clinic or a treatment program may not work across all locations," added Ralph Brooks, MS, research associate and data manager for the project...
By then, the ratio of eligible women who receive cervical cancer screening will surpass 70 percent, while the rate of mother-to-child transmission of HIV/AIDS will be reduced to below 2 percent, the plan stated. To deliver on the goals, the plan called for people-centered and coordinated ...