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McDermott A, Murphy N, Reddin C, Bergin C. The experiences of individuals living with HIV in Ireland attending out-patient physiotherapy. AIDS Care 2024; 36:368-373. [PMID: 37272341 DOI: 10.1080/09540121.2023.2218638] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2022] [Accepted: 05/11/2023] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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People living with HIV (PLWH) are living longer and are becoming increasingly susceptible to multi-morbidity resulting in disability. Physiotherapy is an important component in the care of PLWH, increasing functional capacity and quality of life. However, few PLWH access physiotherapy services due to a lack of specialised services, relapses in medical conditions and financial barriers. This study aimed to gather feedback from PLWH in a tertiary infection centre in Ireland attending out-patient physiotherapy on their experiences of physiotherapy. Eleven PLWH completed a semi-structured feedback survey focusing on their expectations and experiences of physiotherapy. Participants reported an overall positive experience of physiotherapy especially in terms of improving movement, confidence, physical activity level and sense of control. In addition, participants highlighted the importance of a physiotherapist with specialist knowledge of HIV. Barriers to participation in physiotherapy included potential relapses in other medical conditions, lack of time due to work and lack of flexibility or availability of physiotherapy appointments. This study highlights the important role of physiotherapy in the care of PLWH, several potential barriers to participation in physiotherapy for PLWH and the importance of the participation of PLWH in the co-design of services.
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- St. James's University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- St. James's University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
- School of Medicine, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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Cherenack EM, Stein MD, Abrantes AM, Busch A, Pinkston MM, Baker JV, Uebelacker LA. The relationship between substance use and physical activity among people living with HIV, chronic pain, and symptoms of depression: a cross-sectional analysis. AIDS Care 2023; 35:170-181. [PMID: 36260055 PMCID: PMC10038820 DOI: 10.1080/09540121.2022.2136349] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2021] [Accepted: 10/11/2022] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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ABSTRACTChronic pain, depression, and substance use are common among people living with HIV (PLWH). Physical activity can improve pain and mental health. Some substances such as cannabis may alleviate pain, which may allow PLWH to participate in more physical activity. However, risks of substance use include poorer mental health and HIV clinical outcomes. This cross-sectional analysis examined the relationships of self-reported substance use (alcohol, cannabis, and nicotine use), gender, and age with self-reports of walking, moderate physical activity, and vigorous physical activity, converted to Metabolic Equivalent of Task Units (METs), among 187 adults living with HIV, chronic pain, and depressive symptoms in the United States. Women reported less walking, vigorous activity, and total physical activity compared to men. Individuals who used cannabis reported more vigorous physical activity relative to those who did not use cannabis. These findings were partially accounted for by substance use*gender interactions: men using cannabis reported more vigorous activity than all other groups, and women with alcohol use reported less walking than men with and without alcohol use. Research is needed to increase physical activity among women who use substances and to evaluate reasons for the relationship between substance use and physical activity among men.
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- Emily M. Cherenack
- Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI, USA
- Butler Hospital, Providence, RI, USA
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- Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI, USA
- Butler Hospital, Providence, RI, USA
- Boston University School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA
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- Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI, USA
- Butler Hospital, Providence, RI, USA
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- Hennepin Healthcare, Minneapolis, MN, USA
- University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI, USA
- Lifespan Physicians Group, Miriam Hospital, Providence, RI, USA
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- Hennepin Healthcare, Minneapolis, MN, USA
- University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI, USA
- Butler Hospital, Providence, RI, USA
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PULLEN SD, NUÑEZ MA, BENNETT S, BROWN W, CRONIN C, FLEISCHER M, MALCOLM A, RAMESH V, SPENCER K. Painful to Discuss: The Intersection of Chronic Pain, Mental Health, and Analgesic Use among People with HIV. JOURNAL OF AIDS AND HIV TREATMENT 2023; 5:46-53. [PMID: 38075387 PMCID: PMC10703349 DOI: 10.33696/aids.5.046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/03/2024]
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Objective This retrospective chart review study aims to identify patients in an HIV clinical setting in an area of high HIV prevalence in Atlanta, Georgia, USA who have chronic pain, analgesic prescriptions, and/or mental health diagnoses. Design People living with HIV (PLWH) are at higher risk for experiencing trauma, mental health conditions, and chronic pain than their HIV-negative counterparts. This study was designed to evaluate the intersection of these factors within an urban HIV clinic. Methods Retrospective chart review study. Results Of the adult patients enrolled at an HIV clinic in Atlanta, Georgia USA between 2011-2022 (n=15,970), 93.7% were prescribed analgesics, 40.5% had documented pain diagnoses, and 23.5% had documented mental health diagnoses. Additionally, 14.3% of all enrolled patients had all three factors concurrently. Conclusions The complexity of HIV, chronic pain, mental health challenges, and analgesic use demand a patient-centered, collaborative approach including a multidisciplinary care team. Seeing persistent pain among PLWH with a trauma-informed approach to care within the lens of co-occurring mental health diagnoses will allow us to better understand, treat, and sustain patients in life-saving HIV care.
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- Sara D. PULLEN
- Emory University School of Medicine, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA
- Emory Center for AIDS Research, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA
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- Emory University School of Medicine, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA
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- Emory University School of Medicine, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA
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- Emory University School of Medicine, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA
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- Emory University School of Medicine, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA
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- Emory University School of Medicine, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA
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- Emory University School of Medicine, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA
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- Emory University School of Medicine, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA
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- Emory University School of Medicine, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA
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Uebelacker LA, Cherenack EM, Busch A, Baker JV, Pinkston M, Gleason N, Madden S, Caviness CM, Stein MD. Pharmacologic and Non-Pharmacologic Treatments for Chronic Pain Used by Patients with Pain, HIV, and Depression. AIDS Behav 2022; 26:864-873. [PMID: 34468967 PMCID: PMC9125741 DOI: 10.1007/s10461-021-03447-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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The objective of this study was to understand pain treatment utilization, perceived efficacy, and differences in utilization by gender, clinic site, chronicity of pain, pain severity, and depression severity among people living with HIV (PLWH), chronic pain, and elevated depression symptoms. Participants included 187 PLWH at three HIV clinics in the U.S. Overall, 85% of participants reported taking a pain medication. One quarter (25%) reported non-pharmacological professional treatments for pain (e.g., massage, physical therapy), 60% reported mind-body treatments, including exercise, meditation, and yoga, and 62% reported other non-pharmacological self-administered treatments (e.g., heat/cold). Most pain treatments were considered "slightly helpful" or "moderately helpful." Non-pharmacological self-administered treatments were more commonly used among women than men and among individuals with constant vs. intermittent pain. Further research is needed to evaluate the efficacy of the preferred analgesic modalities of PLWH.
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- Lisa A Uebelacker
- Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI, USA.
- Butler Hospital, 345 Blackstone Blvd, Providence, RI, 02906, USA.
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- Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI, USA
- Butler Hospital, 345 Blackstone Blvd, Providence, RI, 02906, USA
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- Hennepin Healthcare, Minneapolis, MN, USA
- University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Hennepin Healthcare, Minneapolis, MN, USA
- University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN, USA
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- Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI, USA
- Miriam Hospital, Providence, RI, USA
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- Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI, USA
- Butler Hospital, 345 Blackstone Blvd, Providence, RI, 02906, USA
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- Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI, USA
- Butler Hospital, 345 Blackstone Blvd, Providence, RI, 02906, USA
- Boston University, Boston, MA, USA
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Vader K, Carusone SC, Aubry R, Ahluwalia P, Murray C, Baxter L, Robinson G, Ibáñez-Carrasco F, Stewart A, Solomon P, O'Brien KK. Strengths and Challenges of Implementing Physiotherapy in an HIV Community-Based Care Setting: A Qualitative Study of Perspectives of People Living with HIV and Healthcare Providers. J Int Assoc Provid AIDS Care 2021; 20:23259582211005628. [PMID: 33779374 PMCID: PMC8010811 DOI: 10.1177/23259582211005628] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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The needs of people living with HIV (PLWH) who have access to antiretroviral therapy have shifted from hospital to community care; however, little is known about physiotherapy within HIV community-based care. Our aim was to understand strengths and challenges of implementing physiotherapy within an interprofessional HIV day health program in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. We conducted a qualitative descriptive study using semi-structured interviews. Data were analyzed using inductive content analysis. Fifteen PLWH and 5 healthcare providers participated. Strengths included improved access to physiotherapy and fulfilling an unmet need for rehabilitation; a tailored approach to physiotherapy; co-location improved communication, coordination, and engagement in care; and improved health outcomes for PLWH (i.e. function, psychosocial outcomes, and quality of life). Challenges related to managing expectations; variable attendance at visits; and managing complex and diverse needs of PLWH. Results may be transferable to other community-based care settings that provide care for PLWH and complex multi-morbidity.
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- Kyle Vader
- School of Rehabilitation Therapy, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada.,Chronic Pain Clinic, Kingston Health Sciences Centre, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- St. Michael's Academic Family Health Team, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- School of Rehabilitation Science, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Rehabilitation Sciences Institute, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.,Institute of Health Policy, Management, and Evaluation, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Pullen S, Marconi VC, Del Rio C, Head C, Nimmo M, O'Neil J, Ziebart M. From Silos to Solidarity: Case Study of a Patient-Centered, Integrative Approach to Opioid Tapering and Chronic Pain Mitigation in a Multidisciplinary AIDS Clinic. JOURNAL OF AIDS AND HIV TREATMENT 2021; 3:4-11. [PMID: 34263265 PMCID: PMC8277158 DOI: 10.33696/aids.3.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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Background: People with HIV (PWH) are at a disproportionate risk for experiencing both chronic pain and opioid use disorder (OUD). Prescription opioid tapering is typically addressed within the “silo model” of medical care, whereby attention is focused solely on opioid addiction rather than also addressing chronic pain management, and limited communication occurs between patient and providers. Objective: This descriptive case study examined an integrative, collaborative care model consisting of Provider, Physical Therapist (PT), and Patient aimed at decreasing chronic pain and opioid use within a multidisciplinary HIV/AIDS clinic. Method: A physical-therapy based model of chronic pain mitigation and physician-driven opioid tapering was implemented. The Provider, PT, and Patient worked collaboratively to address physiological pain, pain coping skills and opioid tapering. A patient case example was used to illustrate the implementation of the model for a future, larger study in the same patient population. Results: This model was feasible in this case example in terms of clinic workflow and acceptability to both the Patient and Providers in this clinic. After the intervention, the Patient’s pain was fully eliminated, and he had ceased all opioid use. Conclusion: Results of this case study suggest that utilizing an integrative, patient-centered approach to both chronic pain management and opioid tapering may be feasible within the context of a multidisciplinary HIV/AIDS clinic. Generalizability is limited by case study model; however, this gives insight into the value of a collaborative alternative compared to a “silo” model of opioid tapering and chronic pain management in preparation for a larger study.
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- S Pullen
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, United States
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- Emory University School of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, Atlanta, GA, United States.,Emory University Rollins School of Public Health, Department of Global Health, Atlanta, GA, United States
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- Emory University School of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, Atlanta, GA, United States.,Emory University Rollins School of Public Health, Department of Global Health, Atlanta, GA, United States
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, United States
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, United States
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, United States
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, United States
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Pullen SD, Del Rio C, Brandon D, Colonna A, Denton M, Ina M, Lancaster G, Schmidtke AG, Marconi VC. An Innovative Physical Therapy Intervention for Chronic Pain Management and Opioid Reduction Among People Living with HIV. Biores Open Access 2020; 9:279-285. [PMID: 33376634 PMCID: PMC7757684 DOI: 10.1089/biores.2020.0006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Chronic pain management has become a treatment priority for people living with HIV (PLH), and PLH may be at increased risk for opioid addiction. Physical therapy (PT) has been shown to be effective as a nonpharmacological method of chronic pain management; however, there is a gap in research examining the role of PT for chronic pain, especially as it relates to opioid reduction, in this patient population. This retrospective study evaluated pain level and opioid use before and after PT intervention among HIV-positive adults with chronic pain on chronic opioid therapy (n = 22). The study was conducted at a multidisciplinary AIDS clinic in Atlanta, GA. Outcome measures were self-reported pain on the numerical rating scale (0–10) and morphine milligram equivalents (MMEs), which measure opioid use. A majority of patients (77%) demonstrated a decrease in pain by the conclusion of the study period; however, only 18.2% of patients reported decreased pain as well as a decrease in MMEs. The most common PT treatments used among the patients with a decrease in pain and/or opioid use included home exercise programs, manual therapy, and self-pain management education. Eighty percent of the participants who did not decrease opioid use reported a decrease or elimination of pain by the end of the PT intervention. This reflects the need for careful consideration of the complexity of opioid use and addiction, and the importance of a multidisciplinary team to best serve the needs of PLH aiming to decrease chronic pain and opioid use.
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- Sara D Pullen
- Division of Physical Therapy, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Division of Infectious Disease, Department of Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia.,Department of Global Health, Emory University Rollins School of Public Health, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Division of Physical Therapy, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Division of Physical Therapy, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Division of Physical Therapy, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Division of Physical Therapy, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Division of Physical Therapy, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Division of Physical Therapy, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Division of Infectious Disease, Department of Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia.,Department of Global Health, Emory University Rollins School of Public Health, Atlanta, Georgia
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O’Brien KK, Ibáñez-Carrasco F, Solomon P, Harding R, Brown D, Ahluwalia P, Chan Carusone S, Baxter L, Emlet C, Restall G, Casey A, Ahluwalia A, Quigley A, Terpstra AR, Ononiwu N. Research priorities for rehabilitation and aging with HIV: a framework from the Canada-International HIV and Rehabilitation Research Collaborative (CIHRRC). AIDS Res Ther 2020; 17:21. [PMID: 32429973 PMCID: PMC7236512 DOI: 10.1186/s12981-020-00280-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2020] [Accepted: 05/10/2020] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND People living with HIV are living longer, and can experience physical, mental and social health challenges associated with aging and multimorbidity. Rehabilitation is well positioned to address disability and maximize healthy aging. An international collaborative network, called the Canada-International HIV and Rehabilitation Research Collaborative (CIHRRC), works to guide this emerging field. In this article, we report findings from CIHRRC's aim to identify emerging research priorities in HIV, aging and rehabilitation from the perspectives of people living with HIV, clinicians, researchers, representatives from community organizations and policy stakeholders. METHODS We conducted a multi-stakeholder multi-method international consultation with people living with HIV, researchers, clinicians and representatives of community-based organizations to identify research priorities in HIV, aging and rehabilitation. Stakeholders identified research priorities during a one-day International Forum comprised of presentations and facilitated discussion. We collated and analyzed data using content analytical techniques, resulting in a framework of research priorities. RESULTS Sixty-nine stakeholders from countries including Canada (n = 62; 90%), the United Kingdom (n = 5; 7%), United States (n = 1; 1%) and Australia (n = 1; 1%) attended the International Forum on HIV, Aging and Rehabilitation Research. Stakeholders represented community-based organizations (n = 20; 29%), academic institutions (n = 18; 26%), community or institutional healthcare organizations (n = 11; 16%), research or knowledge production organizations (n = 10; 14%), and organizations representing government or industry (n = 10; 14%). The Framework of Research Priorities in HIV, Aging and Rehabilitation includes seven research priorities: (1) nature, extent and impact of disability, concurrent health conditions and chronic inflammation with HIV; (2) prevalence, severity and impact of frailty; (3) community and social participation aging with HIV; (4) strategies for chronic disease management and healthy aging with HIV; (5) facilitators and barriers to access and engagement in, rehabilitation; (6) effectiveness of rehabilitation interventions for healthy aging with HIV; and (7) advancing development and use of patient reported outcome measures in HIV and aging. The Framework highlights methodological considerations to approach the priorities and the importance of knowledge translation and exchange to apply research knowledge into practice, programs and policy. CONCLUSIONS These priorities offer a foundation for collaboration among international and multidisciplinary teams to advance the field of HIV, aging and rehabilitation in order to promote healthy aging with HIV.
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- Kelly K. O’Brien
- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Toronto, 500 University Avenue, Room 160, Toronto, ON Canada
- Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation (IHPME), 155 College Street, 4th Floor, Toronto, ON Canada
- Rehabilitation Sciences Institute (RSI), University of Toronto, 500 University Avenue, Room 160, Toronto, ON Canada
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- School of Rehabilitation Science, McMaster University, 1400 Main Street West, Room 403, Hamilton, ON Canada
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- Cicely Saunders Institute, King’s College London, Bessemer Road, London, UK
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- Therapies Department, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
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- University of Washington, Tacoma, Social Work, 1900 Commerce Street, Tacoma, WA USA
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- College of Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Manitoba, R127 Rehab Building, Winnipeg, MB Canada
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Manitoba, 820 Sherbrook Street, Winnipeg, MB Canada
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- Faculty of Health, Dalhousie University, 5968 College Street, Room 316, Halifax, NS Canada
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- Department of Psychology, 2136 West Mall, Room 2405, Vancouver, BC Canada
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Toronto, 500 University Avenue, Room 160, Toronto, ON Canada
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Pullen SD, Del Rio C, Brandon D, Colonna A, Denton M, Ina M, Lancaster G, Schmidtke AG, Marconi VC. Associations between chronic pain, analgesic use and physical therapy among adults living with HIV in Atlanta, Georgia: a retrospective cohort study. AIDS Care 2019; 32:65-71. [PMID: 31529994 DOI: 10.1080/09540121.2019.1661950] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Chronic pain - widely classified as pain lasting longer than 3 months - has emerged as a treatment priority among people living with HIV (PLHIV), and has been associated with decreased patient retention in HIV primary care. This retrospective cohort study evaluated the changes in self-reported pain scores and analgesic usage for HIV-positive adults with chronic pain enrolled at a large, urban HIV clinic in Atlanta, Georgia, USA who received a physical therapy (PT) intervention compared with a demographically matched cohort who did not receive PT. Retrospective data was collected from patients' charts who received PT, and from patients' charts who did not receive PT during the time period. Patients who had received PT were referred by their primary HIV providers at the clinic, but were not recruited specifically for study purposes. Results revealed that among patients who received PT interventions, the majority (93.5%) reported a decrease or total elimination of pain. In addition, all of the patients who received PT reported decreased analgesic use, with the exception of opioids, which remained unchanged. Among patients who did not receive PT intervention, there was an overall increase in analgesic usage in all medication categories including opioids. The majority of the non-PT group (74%) reported increased or unchanged pain over the study period. In a non-randomized sample of HIV-positive adults at one HIV clinic, PT intervention appears to be an effective, non-pharmacological method to decrease chronic pain and analgesic use in selected persons living with HIV.
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- Sara D Pullen
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Division of Physical Therapy, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Disease, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA.,Department of Global Health, Emory University Rollins School of Public Health, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Division of Physical Therapy, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Division of Physical Therapy, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Division of Physical Therapy, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Division of Physical Therapy, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Division of Physical Therapy, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Division of Physical Therapy, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Disease, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA.,Department of Global Health, Emory University Rollins School of Public Health, Atlanta, GA, USA
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deBoer H, Cudd S, Andrews M, Leung E, Petrie A, Chan Carusone S, O'Brien KK. Recommendations for integrating physiotherapy into an interprofessional outpatient care setting for people living with HIV: a qualitative study. BMJ Open 2019; 9:e026827. [PMID: 31129584 PMCID: PMC6538079 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2018-026827] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES To identify factors to consider when integrating physiotherapy (PT) into an interprofessional outpatient HIV care setting from the perspective of healthcare professionals and adults living with HIV. DESIGN We conducted a qualitative descriptive study using semi-structured interviews (healthcare professionals) and focus groups (adults living with HIV). We asked participants their perspectives on barriers, facilitators and strategies to accessing and participating in outpatient PT, important characteristics physiotherapists should possess working in outpatient HIV care, content and structure of PT delivery, and programme evaluation. RECRUITMENT AND SETTING We purposively sampled healthcare professionals based on their experiences working in interprofessional HIV care and recruited adults with HIV via word of mouth and in collaboration with an HIV-specialty hospital in Toronto, Canada. Interviews were conducted via Skype or in-person and focus groups were conducted in-person at the HIV-specialty hospital. PARTICIPANTS 12 healthcare professionals with a median of 12 years experience in HIV care, and 13 adults living with HIV (11 men and 2 women) with a median age of 50 years and living with a median of 6 concurrent health conditions in addition to HIV. RESULTS Overall impressions of PT in outpatient HIV care and factors to consider when implementing PT into an interprofessional care setting include: promoting the role of, and evidence for, PT in outpatient HIV care, structuring PT delivery to accommodate the unique needs and priorities of adults living with HIV, working collaboratively with a physiotherapist on the healthcare team and evaluating rehabilitation as a component of interprofessional care. CONCLUSIONS Multiple factors exist for consideration when implementing PT into an interprofessional outpatient HIV care setting. Results provide insight for integrating timely and appropriate access to evidence-informed rehabilitation for people living with chronic and episodic illness, such as HIV.
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- Heather deBoer
- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Casey House, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation (IHPME); Rehabilitation Sciences Institute (RSI), University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Narain S, Mathye D. Do physiotherapists have a role to play in the Sustainable Development Goals? A qualitative exploration. SOUTH AFRICAN JOURNAL OF PHYSIOTHERAPY 2019; 75:466. [PMID: 31061910 PMCID: PMC6494920 DOI: 10.4102/sajp.v75i1.466] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2018] [Accepted: 10/31/2018] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Background While physiotherapists appear to be ideally positioned as key role players in achieving the health- and education–related Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), few studies have examined the complete scope of physiotherapy practice in addressing the SDGS. Considering the broad scope of physiotherapy practice, physiotherapists are a valuable resource that the South African government can utilise to address their workforce shortages in achieving inclusive primary education, promoting gender equality, reducing child mortality, improving maternal health, and combating HIV and AIDS, and other diseases. Objectives The aim of this study was to understand the roles of physiotherapists in the SDGs. Method A qualitative, exploratory and descriptive approach was used. Semi-structured telephonic and Skype interviews were utilised to collect data from nine physiotherapists with PhDs working in academic institutions. Data were transcribed verbatim by the first author and verified by the second author. Data were entered into NVivo® Version 10. An inductive approach to qualitative data analysis was used. In vivo and open coding was used to generate codes and themes. Results The following roles were highlighted: (1) address HIV and AIDS, tuberculosis and other chronic diseases of lifestyle; (2) improve maternal health; (3) reduce child mortality; (4) empower women and (5) achieve inclusive education for children, especially children with disabilities. Conclusions Physiotherapists are well suited to address the SDGs of promoting gender equality and empowering women, reducing child mortality rates, improving maternal health, achieving inclusive primary education and combating HIV and AIDS, tuberculosis and other chronic diseases of lifestyle. Physiotherapists have a valuable role in addressing the quadruple burden of disease in South Africa and assisting the government with the current health resource crisis. Clinical implications The results of this study will assist to move patient management from a more curative approach to health promotion and prevention. In addition, this study highlights the valuable role of physiotherapists in assisting and supporting the development agenda for ‘Transforming our world: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development’.
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- Sholena Narain
- Department of Physiotherapy, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Pretoria, South Africa
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Pretoria, South Africa
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Chronic Pain Mitigation and Opioid Weaning at a Multidisciplinary AIDS Clinic: A Case Report. REHABILITATION ONCOLOGY 2019; 37:37-42. [PMID: 31086750 DOI: 10.1097/01.reo.0000000000000159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Background and Purpose Chronic pain has emerged as a treatment priority among people living with HIV (PLHIV). Recent studies indicate the use of physical therapy (PT) for chronic pain mitigation among PLHIV, however there is a paucity of literature regarding PT as part of multidisciplinary collaboration to address the intersection of HIV, chronic pain and opioid use. Case Description This case report examined the effect of a 24-session PT intervention aimed at decreasing chronic pain and opioid weaning for a 64 year-old patient at a multidisciplinary AIDS clinic in Atlanta, Georgia. The PT intervention focused on pain mitigation, utilizing using pain-relief techniques such as a home TENS unit, home stretching regimen, diaphragmatic breathing techniques. In addition, the physical therapist communicated regularly with the patient's primary HIV provider regarding patient progress. Outcomes After the intervention, outcomes included: decreased pain from 10/10 to 0/10, independent pain management, and increased independence in functional activities. In addition, the patient decreased opioid usage from 15 to 2.5 mg Hydrocodone, an 83.3% decrease. Discussion In a complex chronic pain case with a patient on chronic opioid therapy, multidisciplinary communication is key in successful management. To truly address opiate weaning in the context of pain management, physical therapists' expertise in pain management should ideally be complemented by close communication with the patient's primary medical provider. This allows for open dialogue, and acknowledges the importance of various specialty areas committed to a joint effort of not simply opioid weaning, but of patient-centered, multidisciplinary chronic pain control.
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deBoer H, Andrews M, Cudd S, Leung E, Petrie A, Chan Carusone S, O'Brien KK. Where and how does physical therapy fit? Integrating physical therapy into interprofessional HIV care. Disabil Rehabil 2018. [PMID: 29529881 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2018.1448469] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Purpose: To investigate the role of physical therapy in HIV care from the perspective of people living with HIV and health care professionals with expertise in HIV care. Methods: We conducted a qualitative descriptive study using semistructured interviews (with health care professionals) and focus groups (with people living with HIV). We purposively sampled health care professionals and recruited people living with HIV in collaboration with an HIV-specialty hospital. We asked participants about their knowledge of and experiences with physical therapy, and perceptions of the physical therapy role in interprofessional HIV care. We analyzed data using content analytical techniques. Results: Thirteen people living with HIV and 12 health care professionals conceptualized physical therapy as positively influencing independence and social participation, and as a valuable ally in interprofessional collaboration. The Framework of Physical Therapy Role in HIV Care consists of two components: (1) multidimensional and client-centered roles of physical therapy addressing physical, psychological and social health domains; and (2) contextual factors important to consider for the role of physical therapy: aging, episodic nature of HIV, multimorbidity, competing priorities, continuity of care, stigma, resource security and social isolation. The interaction between contextual factors and health domains can influence the role of physical therapy. Conclusion: The role of physical therapy in HIV is multidimensional and client-centered. This Framework can be used by rehabilitation professionals working with people living with HIV. Implications for Rehabilitation Participants living with HIV in this study experienced physical therapy as a means of addressing rehabilitation goals that positively influenced physical health and social participation. The role of physical therapy in HIV care is multidimensional and client-centered and can address health challenges in physical, social and psychological health domains. The presence and interaction of contextual factors including aging, episodic nature of HIV, multimorbidity, competing priorities, continuity of care, stigma, resource security and social isolation are important for clinicians to consider in order to optimize healthcare for people living with HIV. The Framework describing the role of physical therapy in HIV care can be used by rehabilitation professionals to help inform their approach for providing client-centered HIV care.
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- Heather deBoer
- a Department of Physical Therapy , University of Toronto , Toronto , Canada
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- a Department of Physical Therapy , University of Toronto , Toronto , Canada
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- a Department of Physical Therapy , University of Toronto , Toronto , Canada
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- a Department of Physical Therapy , University of Toronto , Toronto , Canada
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- a Department of Physical Therapy , University of Toronto , Toronto , Canada
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- a Department of Physical Therapy , University of Toronto , Toronto , Canada.,c Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation (IHPME), University of Toronto , Toronto , Canada.,d Rehabilitation Sciences Institute (RSI), University of Toronto , Toronto , Canada
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