Abstract PO-123: Palliative care use among people living with HIV and cancer: An analysis of the National Cancer Database (2004-2018)

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jessica Y. Islam ◽  
Leticia Nogueria ◽  
Gita Suneja ◽  
Anna Coghill ◽  
Tomi Akinyemiju
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
National Cancer Database ◽  
Hiv And Cancer ◽  
Living With Hiv

Palliative Care for People Living with HIV

2019 ◽  
pp. 513-520
Author(s):  
Jacquelyn Slomka
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
Chronic Condition ◽  
Social Stigma ◽  
Healthcare Team ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
Team Members ◽  
Disease Trajectory ◽  
The Social ◽  
Living With Hiv

This chapter discusses the palliative care needs of people living with HIV (PLWH). Now considered a chronic condition, HIV presents specific challenges both for individuals who are long-term survivors and for those adults who are recently diagnosed. The initial diagnosis of a chronic condition can be devastating for anyone, but a diagnosis of HIV may be especially stressful and challenging due to the social stigma and history associated with it. For PLWH whose condition is well-controlled, the development of comorbidities associated with disease characteristics, medication, or the aging process speaks to the need for palliative care throughout the disease trajectory. This chapter focuses on the social context impinging on those needs. It provides palliative care content that can facilitate nurses’ collaborations with patients, as well as with physicians and other healthcare team members who care for adults with HIV.

scholarly journals Palliative care needs in Malawi: Care received by people living with HIV

Curationis ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 39 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Esmie Mkwinda ◽  
Eucebious Lekalakala-Mokgele
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy ◽  
Primary Caregivers ◽  
Healthcare Services ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Hiv And Aids ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
Caregiver Support ◽  
Living With Hiv

Background: Infection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) has changed from an acute to a chronic illness in the past decade, because of highly active antiretroviral therapy (ART). Malawi’s response to the HIV challenge included provision of ART for people living with HIV or AIDS (PLWHA), which significantly reduced HIV- and AIDS-related mortality. In addition, palliative care for PLWHA was introduced as a strategy that improves the success of ART.Objective: The purpose of the study was to explore the needs of PLWHA concerning care received from primary caregivers and palliative care nurses in Malawi.Methods: A qualitative, explorative design was used and 18 participants were selected purposefully and interviewed individually using a semi-structured interview guide. Data were analysed using NVivo software package version 10.Results: Results revealed that PLWHA needed physical care from the primary caregivers due to severity of illness, integration of healthcare services, and continuity of care and proper care from nurses. They also needed knowledge from nurses in several areas which affected decision-making and needed financial and nutritional support.Conclusion: More could be done in meeting needs of PLWHA to improve their health and survival and assist them to achieve a better quality of life.Keywords: people living with HIV/AIDS, palliative care, palliative care nurse, primary caregiver, support

scholarly journals Assessment of Palliative Care Needs among People Living with HIV/ AIDS Attending Antiretroviral Therapy Outpatient Department in an Urban Slum of Mumbai: A Mixed Method Study

2022 ◽  
Vol 0 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Sujata Ramchandra Lavangare ◽  
Prabhadevi Ravichandran
Keyword(s):  
Palliative Care ◽  
Mixed Method ◽  
Care Process ◽  
Mixed Method Study ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
Demographic Profile ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
Palliative Care Needs ◽  
Hiv Aids

Objectives: According to WHO, Palliative care is an essential component of a comprehensive package of care for people living with HIV/AIDS. Lack of palliative care results in untreated symptoms that hamper an individual’s ability to perform daily activities. The study aimed to explore the perceived Palliative care needs of People Living With HIV/AIDS and the association between socio- demographic profile with Palliative care needs. Materials and Methods: It was a mixed method study conducted over 2 months in November and December 2020 at Link ART OPD of Urban Health Training Centre in Mumbai. Out of 120 registered patients,15 patients were selected for in-depth interview by purposive sampling. The remaining 105 patients were selected for quantitative part of the study by complete enumeration method. For Qualitative part, Thematic analysis of the transcripts was done. Data were coded using Microsoft word comment feature. Themes and categories were drawn from it. For Quantitative part, Data analysis was done using SPSS version 22. Chi- square test was applied to find out the association between socio- demographic profile & palliative care needs. P value < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: The major themes identified were poor attitude towards the disease, lack of support and role of counselling. The common palliative care needs identified were need for financial assistance, family support and psychological support. Conclusions: Palliative care should be introduced early in the care process by a team of providers who is aware of the patient’s history and requirements.

Care Outcomes in People Living with HIV and Cancer

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kareshma Mohanty ◽  
Helen W. Cheung ◽  
Kristen A. Stafford ◽  
David J. Riedel
Keyword(s):  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Care Outcomes ◽  
Hiv And Cancer ◽  
Living With Hiv
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