Introduction The process of adapting to a life with a chronic illness, is a well-researched
phenomenon for a number of common chronic illnesses. The construct, adaptation, embeds …

Background Despite persistent calls for HIV care to adopt a chronic care approach, few HIV
treatment services have been able to establish service arrangements that prioritise self …

HIV/AIDS is widely recognized as a chronic illness within HIV care, but is often excluded
from chronic disease lists outside the field. Similar to other chronic diseases, HIV requires …

Background To achieve an optimal quality of life through chronic disease management,
people living with HIV (PLHIV) must adhere to antiretroviral therapy (ART). ART has been …

Advancements in scientific knowledge and pharmacological therapies have led to the
suppression of HIV replication in infected individuals and the concomitant recovery of …

Background Self-management interventions aim to enable people living with chronic
conditions to increase control over their condition in order to achieve optimal health and may …

As new treatments enhance mortality, and infection rates continue to grow in many
communities, the concept of “living well” with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection …

Background Adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) and long-term uninterrupted
engagement in HIV care is difficult for HIV-positive people, and randomized trials of specific …

Introduction Availability of anti-retroviral treatment has changed HIV in to a manageable
chronic disease, making effective self-management essential. However, only a few studies …

It is clear that metabolic disorders and cancers will continue to be important risks for HIV-
infected individuals, especially in the long term. Patients must be aware of new potential …