Improving HIV care for adolescents using a stepped care approach
Data-informed Stepped Care (DiSC) to Improve Adolescent HIV Outcomes
This study is looking to improve HIV care for young people aged 10-19 by using a smart system to find those who need extra help and giving them the right level of support to stay healthy and manage their treatment better.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Washington NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seattle, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10468750 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing HIV care for adolescents aged 10-19 by implementing a data-informed stepped care model. The approach involves identifying at-risk adolescents through a clinical prediction tool and providing them with tailored levels of care based on their needs. By optimizing resources and improving treatment adherence and viral suppression, the study aims to ensure that adolescents receive the appropriate support throughout their HIV care journey. The research team has extensive experience working with HIV programs in resource-limited settings, particularly in Kenya.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents aged 10-19 living with HIV who may struggle with treatment adherence and care retention.
Not a fit: Patients outside the age range of 10-19 or those not living with HIV may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve HIV treatment outcomes and retention in care for adolescents.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success with stepped care models in other healthcare settings, indicating potential for this approach in improving HIV outcomes.
Where this research is happening
Seattle, United States
- University of Washington — Seattle, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kohler, Pamela — University of Washington
- Study coordinator: Kohler, Pamela
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.