title: A Fluctuating Pattern of Over- and Under-Adherence for HAART: A Case Study from a Videophone Intervention Project.
abstract: Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART) has transformed HIV from a terminal illness to a chronic condition. While disagreement remains regarding the level of medication adherence required to achieve and maintain viral suppression, the highest possible rate is preferable. This article discusses the case study of "Bob," a 54 year-old man living with HIV for 25 years. At baseline, Bob evinced fluctuating patterns of medication over- and under-adherence and reported numerous negative side effects. Bob participated in eight videophone-administered adherence intervention sessions. His adherence improved to a high of 97.9% at one-month follow-up; his negative treatment side effects subsided considerably. This case study demonstrates that videophone technology is a potential medium by which to assess and intervene upon HIV medication adherence.
authors: Hearthstone Alzheimer Care, Willoughby, Ohio, USA.
authors: Michael J
authors: MJ
authors: Skrajner
authors: Cameron J
authors: CJ
authors: Camp
authors: Timothy G
authors: TG
authors: Heckman
authors: Jessica L
authors: JL
authors: Haberman
authors: Arlene
authors: A
authors: Kochman
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