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Mother-child HIV disease: a model for collaborative care
Naacog'S Clinical Issues in Perinatal and Women'S Health Nursing
|January 1, 1990
Summary
Two programs, Women Connected and the Maternal Child HIV Clinic, offer specialized care for HIV-infected mothers and children. These collaborative efforts ensure quality inpatient and outpatient services for dyads.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Infectious Diseases
- Pediatrics
Background:
- HIV infection in women and children presents unique healthcare challenges.
- Maintaining a standard of care for HIV-infected dyads requires integrated services.
- County facilities often face resource constraints in providing specialized care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe two dyad-centered programs designed for HIV-infected women and their children.
- To highlight the collaborative approach in delivering quality care.
- To outline the distinct roles of inpatient and outpatient services.
Main Methods:
- Implementation of Women Connected for inpatient care.
- Establishment of the Maternal Child HIV Clinic for outpatient services.
- Collaborative efforts between programs within a large county facility.
Main Results:
- Women Connected facilitates inpatient treatment and care.
- The Maternal Child HIV Clinic provides follow-up health and social services.
- Integrated care models improve patient management for HIV-infected dyads.
Conclusions:
- Dyad-centered programs are effective in managing HIV-infected women and children.
- Collaboration is key to maintaining a high standard of care.
- Comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services are essential for this population.