Improving how we understand HIV care for people in the United States
Retaining relevance: extending clinical retention measures to improve their utility in describing HIV care engagement in the United States
This project aims to find better ways to measure how people with HIV stay connected to their medical care, especially after recent changes in healthcare.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Vanderbilt University Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Nashville, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11137098 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Many people with HIV in the U.S. don't consistently stay in medical care, which can lead to worse health outcomes and more new infections. While we know staying in care is important, we don't fully understand the best ways to track and measure this 'retention' or 'engagement' in today's healthcare system, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic. This work will look at current methods for measuring care engagement and suggest improvements. The goal is to develop more accurate ways to describe how people with HIV interact with their healthcare, which can help improve overall care.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This project focuses on improving methods for understanding care engagement among people living with HIV in the United States.
Not a fit: Patients not living with HIV or those outside the United States would not directly benefit from this particular research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this work could lead to better ways for healthcare providers to understand and support people with HIV in staying connected to their care, potentially improving health outcomes and reducing new infections.
How similar studies have performed: Earlier research has highlighted the importance of clinical retention in HIV care, but this project aims to update and refine measurement methods for the current healthcare landscape.
Where this research is happening
Nashville, United States
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center — Nashville, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rebeiro, Peter F — Vanderbilt University Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Rebeiro, Peter F
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.