Name
D13 - Organic Adaptations to Integrated Care Models in an HIV/AIDS Center of Excellence in Appalachia
Date & Time
Thursday, October 16, 2025, 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Location Name
306C
Description

This talk explores organic adaptations of integrated care models to meet the needs of individuals living with HIV/AIDS in Appalachia. We will examine the unique challenges faced by this population, including psychosocial barriers to care. The presentation will also highlight the critical role of integrated care in supporting viral suppression and thus the role of integrated care in advancing efforts to end the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Emphasis will be placed on tailoring workflows to deliver comprehensive care to this underserved population.

Speakers
David Tierney,
Sarah Thomason PharmD, BCPP, BCACP, CGP, FASCP, Professor and Chair of Pharmacy Practice, ETSU Department of Family Medicine, Johnson City, Tennessee
Sarah Thomason
Tags
Rural
Session Type
Concurrent
SIG or Committee
Medicine
Objective 1
Describe at least two barriers to care for individuals living with HIV in rural areas.
Objective 2
Discuss at least three mental health concerns that occur at higher rates among people living with HIV.
Objective 3
Explain at least two ways integrated care can facilitate higher viral suppression rates among people living with HIV.
Content Reference 1

Hoang, T., Goetz, M. B., Yano, E. M., Rossman, B., Anaya, H. D., Knapp, H., & Asch, S. M. (2009). The impact of integrated HIV care on patient health outcomes. Medical care, 47(5), 560-567.

Content Reference 2

Hu, F. H., Liu, P., Jia, Y. J., Ge, M. W., Shen, L. T., Xia, X. P., & Chen, H. L. (2025). Prevalence of mental health problems in people living with HIV: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Psychology, Health & Medicine, 30(3), 397-413.

Content Reference 3

Pellowski, J. A. (2013). Barriers to care for rural people living with HIV: a review of domestic research and health care models. Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care, 24(5), 422-437.