title: Achieving improvements across the HIV treatment cascade: a clinical management algorithm based on IAPAC's entry into and retention in care and antiretroviral therapy adherence guidelines.
abstract: Engagement in care is directly linked to achieving HIV viral suppression, yet over the past 2 years analyses of data related to the US HIV epidemic have revealed that many people living with HIV/AIDS are failing to successfully navigate the HIV treatment cascade, with only between an estimated 19% and 28% achieving the ultimate goal of antiretroviral therapy (ART): viral suppression. We propose a clinical management algorithm that captures key operational interventions recommended in recently published guidelines on entry into and retention in care and ART adherence.
authors.affiliation: International Association of Providers of AIDS Care, Washington, DC, USA.
authors.forename: José M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Zuniga
authors.forename: Benjamin
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Young
mesh_terms: D000465:Algorithms; D044966:Anti-Retroviral Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D019090:Case Management; D003376:Counseling; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000188:drug therapy*; D006801:Humans; D055118:Medication Adherence; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D017010:Reminder Systems
chemical_list: D044966:Anti-Retroviral Agents