Chronic pain, functional status, and life satisfaction are associated with patients living with HIV discussing advanced care planning with their family or friends

In the era of effective antiretroviral therapy, persons living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) are living longer, transforming HIV into a serious chronic illness, warranting discussions between patients and their loved ones about advanced care planning (ACP). Evidence is needed on factors associated with patients ’ likelihood to discuss ACP with loved ones.

Source: Journal of Pain and Symptom Management - February 25, 2019 Category: Palliative Care Authors: Eric D. Hansen, Mary M. Mitchell, Dulce M. Cruz Oliver, Fahid A. Alghanim, Michelle Walter, Amy A. Case, Tom Smith, Amy R. Knowlton Source Type: research