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Mixed Methods Formative Research and Pilot Testing of a Task-shifted Adaptation of the WHO-PEN Intervention to Address Cardio-metabolic Complications in People Living With HIV in Zambia
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating TASKPEN for Non Communicable Diseases and HIV. Completed, enrolled 1,129 participants across 4 sites.
Detailed Summary
This mixed-methods formative research study aims to adapt the WHO Package of Essential Noncommunicable Disease Interventions (WHO-PEN) approach for the Zambian public health system, and pilot test an adapted, streamlined, and task-shifted package of integrated HIV Noncommunicable Disease (NCD) services, collectively called "TASKPEN".
Study Details
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Interventions
TASKPEN is the name of the package of implementation strategies proposed by the investigators that are intended to deliver the WHO PEN intervention in routine HIV clinical practice settings in Zambia. TASKPEN has five components which will be the subject of stakeholder consultation and adaptation in this formative research protocol. The package of integrated HIV/NCD services includes: 1. WHO PEN protocols, algorithm, \& training materials adapted for Zambia 2. Access to cardio-metabolic condition screening \& laboratory monitoring 3. Non communicable disease-focused electronic medical record module 4. Integrated non-communicable/HIV care ("one stop shop" for services) 5. Strengthened non-communicable disease (NCD) medication supply chain, including multi-month dispensing (MMD)