scholarly journals “With a PICC line, you never miss”: The role of peripherally inserted central catheters in hospital care for people living with HIV/HCV who use drugs

2021 ◽  
pp. 103438 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adrian Guta ◽  
Melissa Perri ◽  
Carol Strike ◽  
Marilou Gagnon ◽  
Soo Chan Carusone
Keyword(s):  
Hospital Care ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters ◽  
Picc Line ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Central Catheters

The role of cannabis in pain management among people living with HIV who use drugs: A qualitative study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Koharu Loulou Chayama ◽  
Jenna Valleriani ◽  
Cara Ng ◽  
Rebecca Haines‐Saah ◽  
Rielle Capler ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pain Management ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Living With Hiv

scholarly journals The essential role of physiotherapists in providing rehabilitation services to people living with HIV in South Africa

2013 ◽  
Vol 69 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Cobbing ◽  
V. Chetty ◽  
J. Hanass-Hancock ◽  
J. Jelsma ◽  
H. Myezwa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
South African ◽  
Policy Formulation ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Highly Active ◽  
Hiv Epidemic ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Education Courses

Despite increased access to highly active anti-retroviral therapy (HAART) in South Africa, there remains a high risk of people living with HIV (PLHIV) developing a wide range of disabilities. Physiotherapists are trained to rehabilitate individuals with the disabilities related to HIV. Not only can South African physiotherapists play a significant role in improving the lives of PLHIV, but by responding proactively to the HIV epidemic they can reinforce the relevance and value of the profession in this country at a time when many newly qualified therapists are unable to secure employment. This paper offers recommendations that may help to fuel this response. These ideas include enhancing HIV curricula at a tertiary level, designing and attending continuing education courses on HIV and researching Southern African rehabilitation interventions for HIV at all levels of practice. furthermore, it is vital that physiotherapists are at the forefront of directing multi-disciplinary responses to the rehabilitation of PLHIV in order to influence stakeholders who are responsible for health policy formulation. it is hoped that this paper stimulates discussion and further ideas amongst physiotherapists and other health professionals in order to improve the quality and access to care available to PLHIV in South Africa.

A Retrospective Review of Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters and Upper Extremity Deep Venous Thrombosis in Persons with Cervical Spinal Cord Injuries

2008 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 82-87 ◽  
Author(s):  
Donna Loupus ◽  
Susan Schuetrumpf ◽  
Laura F. Vazquez
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Venous Thrombosis ◽  
Upper Extremity ◽  
Prospective Studies ◽  
Spinal Cord Injuries ◽  
Cervical Spinal Cord ◽  
Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters ◽  
Line Insertion ◽  
Picc Line ◽  
Central Catheters

Abstract Introduction: Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters (PICCs) are a proven and cost effective alternative to traditional short term central venous catheters inserted via subclavian or jugular vein routes. It has been theorized that persons with cervical spinal cord injury (SCI) are more prone to upper extremity deep venous thrombosis (DVT) post PICC insertion. Purpose: This study was conducted to determine if there is a statistically significant increase in the incidence of PICC-related upper extremity thrombosis in persons with quadriplegia as compared to other patient populations. Methods: A retrospective chart review of 56 PICC insertions, performed on 44 patients, was conducted to identify risk factors associated with symptomatic upper extremity DVTs. Results: The overall incidence of symptomatic DVTs was 7.1% per PICC line insertion (95% CI 2.8% - 17.0%) and 9.1% per patient (95% CI 3.6% - 21.2%) and the number of DVTs per 1,000 catheter days was 3.14. DVT diagnosis was not significantly associated with any of the patient or PICC-related characteristics examined. The incidence of symptomatic DVTs per PICC line insertion was not significantly different than the lowest incidence of thrombosis reported in the scientific literature among all patients receiving PICCs. Conclusions: Results from this study do not suggest that persons with cervical spinal cord injuries are at increased risk for developing upper-extremity DVTs related to PICC insertion. Due to the retrospective nature of the present study and small sample size, prospective studies are recommended to further examine DVTs in patients' with spinal cord injuries. Estimates from the present study can be used in planning prospective studies.

scholarly journals Evaluation of a Community-Based Self-Management Program to Increase Access to Rehabilitation for People Living with HIV

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 ◽  
pp. 232595821988333 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patricia Solomon ◽  
Nancy Margaret Salbach ◽  
Kelly Kathleen O’Brien ◽  
Stephanie Nixon ◽  
Larry Baxter ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Peer Education ◽  
Management Program ◽  
Self Management ◽  
Rehabilitation Services ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Centered Care ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Future Work

We qualitatively evaluated a novel educational program to help people living with HIV understand the role of rehabilitation, facilitate access to rehabilitation, and promote self-management of chronic disease in Canada. The program incorporated components of self-efficacy, client-centered care, peer education, and problem-based learning. Delivery of the community-engaged program was viewed as feasible and acceptable; however, a flexible delivery model was deemed important. Perceived learning was related to rehabilitation, advocacy, and taking responsibility for one’s health. A co-leader model and access to online resources were strengths. Future work should assess the ability to apply advocacy knowledge and skills to access rehabilitation services.

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