Planning home care services for people living with AIDS

As the number of individuals infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) increases, so does the demand for healthcare services. The debilitating manifestations seen in the later stages of illness, in association with the diagnosis of acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS), often require the assistance of home care providers. Establishing a database of information, not only on the clinical needs of individuals but also on person-specific details, is essential to identify the nursing care needs of this population. The delivery of home care services to people living with AIDS (PLWA) includes the client, the significant other(s), and the community in which the client resides.