A Patient Monitoring Tool For An HIV/AIDS Integral Care Model

Abstract

The success of new therapeutic procedures based on combination of antiretroviral components is driving the need of new care models for HIV/AIDS patients. This paper addresses the definition and implementation of an HIV/AIDS integral care model grounded on medical, psychological and social patient self-monitoring procedures. The care model is implemented on a web-based monitoring tool bearing three main scenarios: self monitoring personal diary, data analysis and visualisation of data collected and an anonymous communication tool for patients and health/social care professionals. A preliminary validation of the model and system has been accomplished under the EU SEAHORSE project to assess the system performance and usability of the self-monitoring tool. Evaluation results show a positive users acceptance and give us feedback to improve the validity of the tool and the procedures that enable a web-based model for HIV/AIDS patient care.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 25, 2001
Accession Number
ADA412494

Entities

People

  • C. Caceres
  • E. J. Gomez
  • F. Del Pozo

Organizations

  • Technical University of Madrid

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Adhesion
  • Computers
  • Data Analysis
  • Electronic Mail
  • Health Care
  • Health Services
  • Infection
  • Medical Personnel
  • Monitoring
  • Patient Care
  • Physiological Monitoring
  • Therapy
  • User Interface
  • Viral Load
  • Visualizations
  • Web Browsers
  • Wound Infections

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