Module

Clinical Significance of Simplicity and Adherence in Antiretroviral Therapy

Source: Simple From the Start: The Importance of Treatment Convenience in Antiretroviral Therapy

Clinical Significance of Simplicity and Adherence in Antiretroviral Therapy

Faculty:
Edwin DeJesus, MD, FACP, AAHIVS

CME CREDIT INFORMATION

Release Date: 11/29/07

Expiration Date: 11/28/08

Physicians: maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™

Registered Nurses: 0.6 Nursing CE credit

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Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

Discuss the significance of pill burden and dosing frequency for patient adherence to antiretroviral therapy
Identify factors that can influence a patient’s ability to adhere to an antiretroviral regimen
Discuss the relationship between adherence and clinical response to antiretroviral therapy
Discuss the differences between antiretroviral regimens as they relate to treatment simplicity and convenience

Topics covered include:

Introduction: Factors Influencing Adherence
Adherence and Relationship to Clinical Outcomes
Adherence and Outcomes Relative to Antiretroviral Class
Adherence and Transient HIV-1 RNA Increases
HIV-1 RNA and Transmission Incidence
Patient Factors and Adherence
Summary and Implications for Clinical Practice

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