VITAL
Assessment of a viral load result-driven automated differentiated service delivery model for people taking antiretroviral therapy in Lesotho.
Shift from a “one-size-fits-all” approach to differentiated service delivery.
An increasing number of people living with HIV are receiving antiretroviral therapy. As their treatment outcomes vary, a shift from today’s »one-size-fits-all« approach to differentiated service delivery is necessary.
VITAL is a cluster randomized trial in Lesotho…
18 rural, and nurse-led health centers in the districts of Butha Buthe and Mokhotlong are participating.
…testing an automated differentiated service delivery model guided by the VITALapp;
The VITALapp provides treatment recommendations according to clinical characteristics, subpopulation needs, and clients’ and providers’ preferences.
…and if non-inferior to the standard of care, assessing the cost-effectiveness of the VITAL model.
The VITAL model aims at allowing health systems and patients to save resources while improving the quality of care.