Implementing a Comprehensive HCV Clinic within an HIV Clinic: A Model of Care for HCV Micro-elimination.

Abstract:

BACKGROUND:Among the 1.2 M persons living with HIV in the United States, 25% are co- infected with HCV. The availability of effective direct antiviral agents (DAAs) makes the goal of HCV elimination feasible, but implementation requires improvements to the HCV treatment cascade, especially linkage to and initiation of treatment in underserved populations. METHODS:In this retrospective review, a cohort of patients receiving care at a hospital-based HIV clinic in New Haven, CT (1/1/2014-3/31/2017) with chronic HCV infection not previously treated with DAAs were followed longitudinally. Patients were referred to a co-located multi-disciplinary team. Standardized referral and treatment algorithms, electronic medical record templates were developed; monthly meetings were held; a registry was created to review progress. RESULTS:Of 173 patients, 140 (80.9%) were 50-70 years old; 115 (66.5%) male; 99 (57.2%) African-American, 43 (24.9%) White, 23 (13.3%) Hispanic. Comorbidities included: cirrhosis (25.4%); kidney disease (17.3%) mental health issues (60.7%); alcohol abuse (30.6%); active drug use (54.3%). Overall, 161 (93.1%) were referred, 147 (85%) linked, 122 (70.5%) prescribed DAAs, 97 (56.1%) had SVR12. Comparison between those with SVR12 and those unsuccessfully referred, linked or treated, showed that among those not-engaged in HCV care, there was a higher proportion of younger (mean age 54.2 vs 57 years old, p=0.022), female patients (p= 0.001) and a higher frequency of missed appointments. CONCLUSIONS:Establishing a co-located HCV clinic within an HIV clinic resulted in treatment initiation in 70.5% and SVR12 in 56.1%. This success in a hard-to-treat population is a model for achieving WHO micro-elimination goals.

journal_name

Open Forum Infect Dis

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Rizk C,Miceli J,Shiferaw B,Malinis M,Barakat L,Ogbuagu O,Villanueva M

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10.1093/ofid/ofz361

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Has Abstract

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2019-08-14 00:00:00

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2328-8957

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5550103

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