Development and field testing of an HIV medication touch screen computer patient adherence tool with telephone-based, targeted adherence counseling.

Background: HIV medication nonadherence is a major problem, yet many providers lack the time and training to carefully ask patients about their adherence.

Objective: To design and pilot a technology-assisted intervention, for use in clinical settings, to identify nonadherent patients.

Methods: The intervention uses audio computer-assisted self-interview (ACASI) to improve the assessment of adherence and medication-related problems.