Using Smart Phone Technology to Support HIV Medication Refill Adherence in Virginia - Pilot Study
Overview
- Phase
- N/A
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Hiv
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia
- Enrollment
- 26
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Change in Patient Medication Refill Compliance
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 9 months ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to pilot a mobile health intervention, originally designed for HIV retention in care, for use in aiding patients with medication refills. The study will implement the PositiveLinks Rx app with the Henrico Health department. The study will assess user engagement and satisfaction with the app as well as preliminary impact on patient refill compliance.
Detailed Description
The study will enrolled provider and patient participants at the Henrico Health Department in Virginia who either receive or provide medication refills through the AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP). Patient participants will be provided access to a mobile app that allows them to track their mood, stress, and medication adherence, access an anonymous online community, securely message providers, and receive medication refill alerts. Provider participants will be able to view the information entered by enrolled clients, securely message clients, and track medication refill processes. Study participants will be asked to provide feedback on usability, utility, impact, and effectiveness of the program. Additional assessments will evaluate for impact on medication refill adherence and patient-provider communication.
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Currently picking up of receiving medications through ADAP from the Henrico Health Department; Able to read in English; Able to speak English; Able to sign informed consent
- •Provider Inclusion Criteria:
- •Current Henrico Health Department employee working with the ADAP pharmacy; Able to read in English; Able to speak English; Able to sign informed consent
Exclusion Criteria
- •Severe cognitive impairment that interferes with a subjects ability to consent; non-English speaking; Prisoners
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Change in Patient Medication Refill Compliance
Time Frame: Assessed at baseline and 6-months
Primary variable analysis will include examination of patient medication refill compliance at baseline and at the 6-month follow-up to assess for any change in refill compliance.
Secondary Outcomes
- Participant Community Engagement(Assessed at 6-months)
- Participant Feature Engagement(Assessed at 6-months)
- Change in Patient Refill Satisfaction(Assessed at baseline and 6-months)
- Program Alignment with Health Department Workflow(Assessed at 30-days and 6-months)
- App Usability(30-days after enrollment)
- Participant Check-In Engagement(Assessed at 6-months)
- Change in Provider Communication(Assessed at baseline and 6-months)
- Participant Messaging Engagement(Assessed at 6-months)