Enhancing HIV Patient Support Through Telehealth: Exploring Design Solutions

Stud Health Technol Inform. 2023 Oct 20:309:150-154. doi: 10.3233/SHTI230764.

Abstract

In recent years, telemedicine has advanced significantly, offering new possibilities for improving healthcare and patient outcomes. This paper presents a telemedicine app for HIV patients, developed using a human-centered design approach. Designed to meet the diverse and specific needs of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) users and Late Presenters (LP), the app is part of the COMTRAC-HIV Project at the University Hospital Frankfurt. Through interviews with HIV experts and healthcare professionals, initial design solutions were derived. The paper explores the app's design process, core functionalities, and future directions, aiming to provide comprehensive support for individuals living with HIV.

Keywords: AIDS; HIV; digital health; telemedicine.

MeSH terms

  • Delivery of Health Care
  • HIV Infections* / drug therapy
  • HIV Infections* / prevention & control
  • Humans
  • Mobile Applications*
  • Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis*
  • Telemedicine*