Publications by authors named "Hansi Peiris"
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic was an unprecedent challenge to public health systems, with 95% of cases in Quebec sent home for self-isolation. To ensure continuous care, we implemented an intervention supported by a patient portal (Opal) to remotely monitor at-home patients with COVID-19 via daily self-reports of symptoms, vital signs, and mental health that were reviewed by health care professionals.
Objective: We describe the intervention's implementation, focusing on the (1) process; (2) outcomes, including feasibility, fidelity, acceptability, usability, and perceived response burden; and (3) barriers and facilitators encountered by stakeholders.
Article Synopsis
- Many people with HIV struggle to stick to their antiretroviral therapy, leading to potential health risks and increased transmission of the virus.
- The study, TriiADD, aimed to see if switching to a single-tablet regimen (ABC/3TC/DTG) along with personalized support would enhance HIV suppression in non-adherent individuals.
- Although the switch showed a trend towards better outcomes, recruitment issues and adherence measurement challenges posed significant obstacles in completing the trial.