title: A systematic review of best practices in HIV care.
abstract: Best practices in HIV care have the potential to improve patient outcomes and inform practice. We conducted a systematic review of best practices in HIV care that were published from 2003 to 2013. Practices that demonstrated success in achieving desired results based on their objectives were included in the review. Two themes emerged from the eight articles reviewed: (a) the importance of linking newly diagnosed people living with HIV to care and (b) the role of integrated and comprehensive service provision in improving patient outcomes. Inconsistencies in reporting and arbitrary use of the term "best practices" were hurdles in this review.
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Nursing, Edmonton Clinic Health Academy, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
authors.forename: Geoffrey
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Maina
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Nursing, Edmonton Clinic Health Academy, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
authors.forename: Judy
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Mill
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Nursing, Edmonton Clinic Health Academy, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
authors.forename: Jean
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Chaw-Kant
authors.affiliation: Faculty of Nursing, Edmonton Clinic Health Academy, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
authors.forename: Vera
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Caine
keywords: AIDS; HIV; best practices; systematic review