Telemedicine in HIV Care in Buenos Aires

• Conditions: Telemedicine; HIV-1-infection

• Registration Number: NCT04513496
• Lead Sponsor: Fundacion Ibis

Brief Summary

The aim of this investigation is to conduct an implementation research to facilitate and evaluate the implementation of VCT((Videoconsult through telemedicine) among HIV HCP(healthcare providers) and PLWH(people living with HIV)

Detailed Description

Through prospective observational methodology the investigators are planning to evaluate VCT(Videoconsult through telemedicine) implementation. Both quantitative and qualitative analysis (mixed methods) will take part in the assessment. Quantitative data will be useful to obtain objective data in terms of proportion of subjects using the intervention, adoption by health care workers and measuring effectiveness. Additionally, qualitative methods will help to understand the outcomes focusing on the barriers and facilitators from both the HCW and patients, and their feedback on continuous implementation.

Hence, perceptions of a vast group of patients and HCW will take a critical point in the qualitative analysis. Finally, by evidencing effectiveness, the investigators will be able to generalize and maintain this intervention as a good clinical practice. Due to the scope of the outcomes, the investigators will use RE-AIM framework.

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2020-08
• Study First Submitted: 2020-08-04
• Study First Submitted QC: 2020-08-13
• Last Update Submitted: 2020-08-13
• Study First Posted: 2020-08-14
• Last Update Posted: 2020-08-14
• Study Start: 2020-09-01
• Primary Completion: 2022-03-01
• Study Completion: 2022-07-01

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: UNKNOWN
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 4000

Inclusion Criteria

• 18 years-old or older
• Access to internet
• Willing to participate

Exclusion Criteria

• do not understand the purpose and study procedures

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Telemedicine Reach. RE-AIM framework	18 months	Proportion of included patients over all patients eligible
Telemedicine Effectiveness. RE-AIM framework	18 months	Proportion of treatment interruptions and undetectable HIV viral load
Telemedicine Adoption. RE-AIM framework	18 months	Proportion of physicians adopting VC, barriers and facilitators to adopt telemedicine
Telemedicine Implementation.RE-AIM framework	18 months	Time and cost needed to deliver the intervention
Telemedicine Manteinance. RE-AIM framework	18 months	Inclusion of VCT into routine activity, Satisfaction of HCP(healthcare proffesionals and patients with videoconsultation