Journal article
Emerging Needs of People Living With HIV Receiving Community-Based Nursing in an Australian Setting
EA Crock, C Miller, R McKenzie, N Burk, J Frecker, JE Hall, OM Ramirez
Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care | LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS | Published : 2017
Abstract
While the lifespan of people living with HIV (PLWH) in Australia has increased, a minority still experience poor health outcomes and have complex needs. Few studies address this group's emerging needs. Our study, a component of a larger evaluation, aimed to identify current and projected needs of PLWH receiving HIV community nursing. We undertook a cross-sectional survey to identify clients' support needs and explore their future concerns. There were 120 of 140 PLWH who met our eligibility criteria to participate in the survey; 86 responded. Respondents overrepresented minority, disadvantaged groups. Mental health support was the most common care reported (86.8%). Respondents' self-identifie..
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Funding Acknowledgements
The HIV Program at the Royal District Nursing Service, Melbourne, Australia, is funded by the Sexual Health and Viral Hepatitis Section, Health Development Unit, Prevention and Population Health Branch, Victorian Department of Health and Human Services, Australia. The authors also gratefully acknowledge: Clients of the HIV Program of the Royal District Nursing Service, Melbourne, Australia; Community Support workers at the Victorian AIDS Council; Mr. Martin Wischer, former General Manager, Director of Nursing, Royal District Nursing Service Limited; and HIV Team staff members: Annie Boulton, Denise Larocque, Andrew Becker, and Julie Martin, who assisted in data collection.