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Motivational interviewing and HIV drug adherence
1Jackson, Helen
Nursing Times
|December 3, 2013
Summary
Low adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) affects HIV treatment outcomes. This review examines motivational interviewing as a strategy to improve patient adherence to HIV medications.
Area of Science:
- Medical Science
- Public Health
- Psychology
Background:
- Antiretroviral therapy (ART) is crucial for managing Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).
- Despite treatment advances, patient adherence to ART remains a significant challenge, impacting treatment efficacy.
- Current adherence rates range between 50-70%, highlighting a critical gap in HIV care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the reasons behind suboptimal patient adherence to HIV antiretroviral therapy.
- To analyze the existing literature on motivational interviewing (MI).
- To evaluate the effectiveness of MI in enhancing patient adherence to ART for HIV treatment.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of studies on motivational interviewing and HIV treatment adherence.
- Analysis of research examining the impact of MI on patient concordance with antiretroviral therapy regimens.
- Synthesis of findings to assess the efficacy of MI as an adherence intervention.
Main Results:
- Motivational interviewing shows promise in improving patient adherence to antiretroviral therapy.
- MI techniques can address barriers contributing to low ART adherence.
- Evidence suggests MI is an effective strategy for enhancing HIV treatment outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Motivational interviewing is a valuable tool for improving adherence to antiretroviral therapy in HIV patients.
- Further research and implementation of MI are recommended to optimize HIV treatment.
- Addressing adherence through MI can lead to better long-term health outcomes for individuals living with HIV.
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