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Targeting HIV Retention and Improved Viral Load Through Engagement ('THRIVE')
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating THRIVE and Treatment as Usual for Human Immunodeficiency Virus and 2 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 75 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Many people with HIV infection are not consistently engaged in outpatient HIV care, and avoidance, stigma and denial contribute to poor engagement in HIV care. This project will develop and pilot test a new intervention, "THRIVE," for hospitalized persons who are out of HIV care and endorse avoidance, to improve how well they stay in outpatient HIV care after discharge. If successfully developed, the intervention will undergo large scale testing in later studies and could improve the health of persons with HIV infection and help end the HIV epidemic in the United States.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
The ACT components (3-3.5 hours) will focus on clarifying patient values and goals and identifying obstacles that may be getting in the way of living a rich life. Short-and long-term effects of avoidance will be discussed (e.g., avoidance reduces immediate contact with distressing experiences and provides short-term relief but leads to greater dysfunction in long run). Patients will be taught acceptance, mindfulness, and perspective taking to help patient cope with difficult emotions and thoughts that may interfere with living a values-driven life. Individuals will also be encouraged to examine the costs of stigmatization on their life (e.g. avoidance of medical care, sense of isolation). Education will include medical information about HIV, services available at the clinic, and health needs related to comorbidities. This content to be delivered in 30 minutes.
Patients get usual care at the hospital. Service linkage workers (SLWs) meet with all hospitalized PWH and cover educational aspects of the care.