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Priority Population
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Setting
Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Clinic -
Location
Charlottesville, VA -
Intervention Focus
Retention -
Study Period
1 Year
Summary
PositiveLinks is a clinic-based mobile health intervention that promotes linkage to and engagement in HIV care in rural areas for people with HIV who are new to care or at risk of falling out of care. This intervention uses a warm technology framework to enhance engagement with the care setting and a broader virtual community of people living with HIV.
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Intervention Outcomes
Intervention Components
- Assess Readiness and Capacity
- Explore Information Technology (IT) Infrastructure
- Develop Plans and Protocols for Sites and Partners
- Recruit and Train Staff
- Implement the Intervention
- Monitor and Evaluate the Intervention
Cost Analysis
The PositiveLinks intervention cost analysis is not currently available. However, you can use the CIE Cost Calculator to create an estimate of the cost of implementing the intervention at your organization.
Challenges & Solutions
Challenge: Obtaining IT Solutions
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Solution:
Prepare documentation and collaborate with in-house staff to obtain IT security review and approval. Determine how nimble your organization can be in adopting new technology and integrating it into the workflow.
Challenge: Obtaining Provider Buy-In
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Solution:
Discuss the added-value of using the PositiveLinks app and address provider concerns regarding the app (e.g., potential risks, protocols for clients who show psychological distress, completion of required documentation).
Challenge: Public Health Crises
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Solution:
Consider the broader healthcare landscape. Crises such as COVID-19 may impact your ability to deliver care to clients. When in-person visits are not feasible, initiate remote client enrollment and support.
Challenge: Funding a Tech-based Intervention
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Solution:
Technology-based interventions can be costly. Work with internal teams to secure funding to support technological resources.
Challenge: Sharing Challenges and Solutions with All PositiveLinks Platform Users
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Solution:
Provide resources to teams and standardize solutions where appropriate. Develop a summary of potential challenges and solutions that includes knowledge and tips from staff. Collaborative knowledge exchange enables the intervention to nurture a community of practice that empowers the broader PositiveLinks community.
Publications
The cost and threshold analysis of retention in care (RiC): A multi-site national HIV Care Program
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Long term impact of PositiveLinks: Clinic-deployed mobile technology to improve engagement with HIV care
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mHealth for HIV treatment & prevention: A systematic review of the literature
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PositiveLinks: A mobile health intervention for retention in HIV care and clinical outcomes with 12-month follow-up
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Content analysis and user characteristics of a smartphone-based online support group for people living with HIV
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The cost and threshold analysis of retention in care (RiC): A multi-site national HIV Care Program
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Comparison of a user-centered design, self-management app to existing mHealth apps for persons living with HIV
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Positive Links Research
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Resources
Tips for Working with Rural Communities
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Advancing Digital Health
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Tips for Implementing the PositiveLinks Intervention
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PositiveLinks Implementation Manual and Workbook
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PositiveLinks Decision and Task Checklist for Pre-Implementation
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PositiveLinks Pre-Implementation Reflection
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PositiveLinks Site Readiness Checklists
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PositiveLinks Coordinator Job Description
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PositiveLinks Frequently Used Terms
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PositiveLinks Challenges and Solutions
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PositiveLinks Budget Worksheet
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PositiveLinks Brochure
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PositiveLinks Certification and LMS Overview
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Certification Process: How Does It Work?
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What is PositiveLinks Certification?
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Why is PositiveLinks Certification Important?
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PositiveLinks International Association of Providers of AIDS Care (IAPAC) Conference Presentation
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PositiveLinks Website
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Trainings
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