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ArticleJMIR formative research2022

Feasibility of Using Electronic Health Records for Cascade Monitoring and Cost Estimates in Implementation Science Studies in the Adolescent Trials Network for HIV/AIDS Interventions.

Tyra Dark, Kit N Simpson, Sitaji Gurung, Amy L Pennar, Marshall Chew, Sylvie Naar

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Tyra DarkCollege of Medicine, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2102-5437
Kit N SimpsonCollege of Health Professions, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1713-0632
Sitaji GurungNew York City College of Technology, City University of New York, Brooklyn, NY, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4713-4228
Amy L PennarCollege of Medicine, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7158-5590
Marshall ChewCollege of Health Professions, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2378-0324
Sylvie NaarCollege of Medicine, Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL, United States.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6369-4685

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Scientific Core (ETR)U19HD089875 · NICHD · WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY · PI NAAR, SYLVIE · 2016 to 2021
$21.4M
NICHD NIH HHS U19 HD089875
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundOne of the most difficult areas in the fight against HIV/AIDS is reaching out to youth aged 13 to 24 years. The proportion of youth living with HIV/AIDS on antiretroviral therapy (ART) and who are virally undetectable is low, highlighting significant challenges for reaching the Joint United Nations Program on HIV targets.

objectiveThis study aimed to assess the feasibility of obtaining key clinical indicators and monitoring treatment, viral suppression, and retention components of the youth HIV treatment cascade in Adolescent Trials Network for HIV/AIDS Interventions clinics using electronic health record (EHR) downloads and to provide baseline characteristics for the study participants.

methodsEHR data were systematically obtained from multiple clinical sites and used to meaningfully capture clinical characteristics, initiation of antiretrovirals, and retention in care, which are part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's 4 continuum of care measures. In addition, this study used standard cost values attached to Current Procedural Terminology codes to estimate the cost per visit.

resultsOnly 2 of the 4 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention treatment cascade measures were assessed using routine EHR data. EHR data are not adequate for monitoring HIV testing or linkage to care because denominator data are not available. However, the data work well for measuring ART initiation and adequately for retention in care. The sites were broadly able to provide information for the required data. However, in most cases, these data are insufficient for identifying patterns of missed appointments because such misses are not captured in the EHR system. Sites with good access to data management resources can operate more efficiently for cascade monitoring study purposes.

conclusionsData other than EHRs are needed to measure HIV testing and linkage to youth care. EHR data are useful for measuring ART initiation and work moderately well for measuring retention in care. Site data management resources should be part of the selection process when looking for site partners for clinical studies that plan to use EHR data. Study planners should determine the feasibility of additional funding for organizations in need of additional information technology or data management resources.

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antiretroviral therapyEHRHIVtreatment cascadeviral loadyouth

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PMCPMC9086886

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