Integrating HIV-related evidence-based renal care guidelines into adult HIV clinics.

The purpose of this evidence-based practice (EBP) project was to implement research-based, clinic-specific renal care guidelines into two adult HIV clinics. The two main components of the project included (a) implementation of clinic-specific renal care guidelines and (b) initiation of renal and general health patient education by clinic support staff. Overall, statistically significant improvement was shown postguideline implementation in proportion of urinalyses (UA) (p = .

HIV and AIDS in people older than 50. A continuing concern.

The proportion of people with AIDS older than age 50 has remained constant since early in the epidemic. Given this fact, in comparison to the decrease in AIDS cases in other risk groups, it is clear that older adults remain a significant risk group. Despite engaging in behavior which puts them at risk for HIV, older adults are less likely to perceive themselves at risk and to adopt safer sexual and needle sharing behaviors.

Self-care management of anxiety and fear in HIV disease.

The purpose of this study is to describe the frequency and correlates of self-reported anxiety and fear and the self-care behaviors used to manage these symptoms. Data were collected in a convenience sample (N = 422) of HIV-positive subjects. Demographic and disease-related variables were compared for those who did and did not report anxiety and fear.

Complementary therapy use in persons with HIV/AIDS.

The purpose of this study was to describe the frequency and correlates of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies used by people with HIV/AIDS to manage illness and treatment-related symptoms. Data were collected from a convenience sample (N = 422) of people living with HIV disease. Demographic variables (e.