[Reasons for antiretroviral treatment change in HIV+ patients in Spain in 2010-2011. SWITCH AUDIT Study]

Rev Esp Quimioter. 2014 Jun;27(2):93-7.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

Survey in 349 HIV infected subjects in 19 Spanish Hospitals in 2010-2011, to assess the reasons for antiretroviral treatment change. Simplification was the most frequent reason for change (37%), followed by toxicity (30%) and treatment failure (21%). There were statistically significant differences according to treatment line and transmission category. In conclusion, in many patients treatment is changed in order to obtain the benefits of a regimen easier to follow.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Multicenter Study
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anti-HIV Agents / administration & dosage
  • Anti-HIV Agents / adverse effects
  • Anti-HIV Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Comorbidity
  • Cross-Sectional Studies
  • Drug Substitution*
  • Female
  • HIV Infections / drug therapy*
  • HIV Infections / epidemiology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Medical Audit
  • Middle Aged
  • Motivation
  • Outpatient Clinics, Hospital
  • Patient Acceptance of Health Care
  • Socioeconomic Factors
  • Spain / epidemiology
  • Treatment Failure

Substances

  • Anti-HIV Agents