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A Protocol for Analyzing Hepatitis C Virus Replication
Published on: June 26, 2014
Eradicating hepatitis C virus: The APRN's role.
Renee Pozza1, Catherine McCoy-Hill, Katherine Hall
1Renee Pozza is the senior associate dean of and a professor at Azusa Pacific University, School of Nursing, Azusa, Calif., as well as a hepatology NP at Southern California GI and Liver Centers, Riverside, Calif. Catherine McCoy-Hill is an assistant professor at Azusa Pacific University, School of Nursing, Azusa, Calif., and an NP at Southern California GI and Liver Centers, San Clemente, Calif. Katherine Hall is an adjunct faculty member at Azusa Pacific University, School of Nursing, Azusa, Calif., and an NP at Southern California GI and Liver Centers, Coronado, Calif. Anna Hefner is an associate professor at Azusa Pacific University, School of Nursing, Azusa, Calif., and an NP at Southern California GI and Liver Centers, Coronado, Calif. Kimberly Wilgers is a lead medical assistant at Southern California GI and Liver Centers, Coronado, Calif. Julia Tapelband is a medical assistant at Southern California GI and Liver Centers, Riverside and Palm Springs, Calif. Momin Masroor is a medical scribe at Southern California GI and Liver Centers, San Bernadino, Calif. Tarek Hassanein is a professor at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine and the Director of Outreach Services at Sharp/UCSD Center for Transplantation, as well as the Director of Southern California GI and Liver Centers, and the Medical Director at Southern California Research Center.
Nurse practitioners (NPs) can improve access to hepatitis C virus (HCV) treatment in community settings. Expanding NP roles is crucial for achieving the global goal of HCV elimination by 2030.
Area of Science:
- Hepatology
- Infectious Diseases
- Public Health
Background:
- Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection remains a significant global health challenge, contributing to substantial liver disease burden.
- The World Health Organization has set an ambitious target for HCV elimination by the year 2030.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the role of nurse practitioners (NPs) in expanding access to community-based HCV treatment.
- To identify strategies for NPs to bridge existing gaps in HCV care and treatment.
Main Methods:
- This study reviews current literature and healthcare models focusing on NP-led HCV services.
- Analysis of factors influencing NP scope of practice in HCV management and treatment.
Main Results:
- NPs can effectively provide comprehensive HCV care, including screening, diagnosis, and treatment initiation.
- Integrating NPs into community-based settings significantly increases patient access to timely and effective HCV interventions.
Conclusions:
- Expanding the role of NPs is a vital strategy to accelerate progress towards the global elimination of HCV.
- NPs are essential in overcoming barriers to HCV treatment and achieving public health goals for viral hepatitis eradication.
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