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Transition to adult services - a positive step
Samuel Kim1, Sung Hee Kim1, Susan McDonald2
1a Imperial College London , London , UK.
AIDS Care
|December 16, 2016
Summary
Adolescents with perinatally acquired HIV (PaHIV) transitioning to adult care report high satisfaction with dedicated UK services. Patients value specialized clinics, with most reporting positive health impacts and clear communication from staff.
Area of Science:
- Medical Sciences
- Public Health
- Adolescent Medicine
Background:
- Antiretroviral therapy has led to an increasing number of adolescents with perinatally acquired HIV (PaHIV) transitioning to adult care.
- Dedicated multidisciplinary transitional care HIV services exist in the UK, but patient satisfaction data are limited.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess patient satisfaction with a dedicated adolescent HIV transitional care service.
- To compare current patient satisfaction levels with those from a previous survey in 2009.
Main Methods:
- A single-center survey using a 7-point Likert scale questionnaire was conducted in January 2014.
- 51 out of 96 eligible patients completed the survey, compared to 21 in 2009.
Main Results:
- 92% of patients were satisfied with the care provided, compared to 100% in 2009.
- The proportion reporting a positive health effect from the service increased from 68% (2009) to 81% (2014).
- High satisfaction was reported regarding staff communication (94%) and understanding treatments (96%), with 96% finding the dedicated clinic useful.
Conclusions:
- Despite increased patient numbers, patient satisfaction with dedicated adolescent HIV transitional care services remains high.
- Adolescents with PaHIV strongly value specialized services tailored to their needs.