2006 IAPAC state of HIV treatment surveys. Comprehensive insights into the mindsets of HIV-positive patients and HIV-treating physicians.

摘要

As a professional medical associationdedicated to implementingeducation and advocacyactivities through which toimprove the quality of care forpeople living with HIV/AIDS, the International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care (IAPAC) is committed to conducting relevant HIV/AIDS-related research. As a result of this commitment, IAPAC recently completed the "IAPAC State of HIV Treatment Surveys," two of the most comprehensive surveys of both HIV-positive patients and HIV-treating physicians ever conducted.The national surveys, which were conducted through funding provided by Bristol-Myers Squibb, were developed as a tool to gain insight into the mindsets of people living with HIV/AIDS and HIV/AIDS-treating physicians on a variety of topics related to treatment, including:1. Definitions of successful treatment;2. Impact of treatment on quality of life;3. Relationships and interactions between patients and physicians.The ultimate goal of the surveys was to identify gaps in perceptions of treatment-related issues between patients and physicians, and promote dialogue to ultimately lessen those gaps and ensure successful treatment for all people living with HIV/AIDS.