A simplified combination antiretroviral therapy regimen enhances adherence, treatment satisfaction and quality of life: results of a randomized clinical trial

Authors :: Langebeek, N.
Sprenger, H. G.
Gisolf, E. H.
Reiss, P.
Sprangers, M. A. G.
Legrand, Jc
Richter, C.
Nieuwkerk, P. T.
Graduate School
Amsterdam institute for Infection and Immunity
Amsterdam Public Health
Global Health
Cancer Center Amsterdam
Medical Psychology
Source :: Hiv medicine, 15(5), 286-290, HIV medicine, 15(5), 286-290. Wiley-Blackwell
Publication Year :: 2014
Abstract: Objectives The aim of the study was to investigate the effect of a simplified regimen, in terms of reducing pill burden, dietary requirements and possible adverse effects, on patients' adherence, treatment satisfaction and quality of life (QoL). Methods Antiretroviral-naive patients who achieved a viral load

Subjects :: ABACAVIR/LAMIVUDINE/ZIDOVUDINE
HAART
INDUCTION
simplified regimen
antiretroviral therapy
IMPROVES ADHERENCE
QUESTIONNAIRE
HIV-INFECTED PATIENTS
treatment satisfaction
LAMIVUDINE
compliance
VALIDATION
MAINTENANCE
quality of life
randomized controlled trial
ABACAVIR
adherence

Language :: English
ISSN :: 14642662
Database :: OpenAIRE
Journal :: Hiv medicine, 15(5), 286-290, HIV medicine, 15(5), 286-290. Wiley-Blackwell
Accession number :: edsair.dedup.wf.001..b50d92a0419c8f19a90d20c64344756b

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