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Simulated Patient Encounters to Promote Early Detection and Engagement in HIV Care for Adolescents
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Clinician training intervention for HIV/AIDS. Completed, enrolled 24 participants across 6 sites.
Detailed Summary
The goal of this study is to develop and evaluate a clinical training intervention utilizing standardized patient actors to improve communication and interpersonal skills of health care workers who serve HIV-infected adolescents and youth in Kenya, resulting in increased engagement in HIV care. The effect of the intervention on retention in care will be evaluated in a stepped-wedge randomized controlled trial at 24 HIV care and treatment facilities.
Study Details
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Interventions
This intervention is a clinician training using SP actors to improve communication and empathy skills of HIV care providers who serve HIV-positive adolescents and youth in Kenya.