Measurement of HIVQUAL-T Program for the quality improvement of care for PLWHA In 3 Provinces of Northern Thailand, 2003-2005

Abstract

            This research aimed to study the result of implementation with HIVQUAL-T Program which run to develop quality of HIV/AIDS treatment and care in three provinces in upper northern part of Thailand; Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai and Phayao between 2003-2005. The samples who enrolled of this study were the HIV infected or AIDs patients over 15 years old and they would come to attend in the 37 pilot hospitals with HIVQUAL - T program at least two times a year. Data was collected from patient’s records and analyzed by the program. It was found that the coverage of six key indicators (CD4 or viral load monitoring, opportunistic infection prophylaxis, anti retroviral treatment, tuberculosis screening, Syphilis screening, CA Cervix screening) in the program was much higher in each year. Especially, after allocated the HIVQUAL – T program, the target hospitals could be developed the activity in HIV/AIDs treatment and care sustainable. And it was found the weakness point of the activity in HIV/AIDs treatment and care as well, so the health officers could be corrected the activity and implemented with the patients again. Therefore, this program was proper for the health personnel in every hospital who want to learn and use by themselves. Furthermore, they can improve and develop HIV/AIDs treatment and care process for the better quality of life of HIV/AIDs patients in Thailand.