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Table 4 Characteristics of included trials reporting quality of life of HIV infected people receiving ART

From: Social and behavioral interventions for improving quality of life of HIV infected people receiving antiretroviral therapy: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Author, year, location

Study design & setting

Study duration in months

Intervention group

Control group

Intervention facilitator

Group size for intervention

Time per session and total session

Intervention period (wks)

Follow up month

Age mean (SD)

Male

Female

TG

Outcome and tools

Berger et al, 2008 [24], Switzerland

RCT, multicenter, clinic

9

Cognitive behavioral stress management (CBSB)

Standard care

1. Cognitive behavioral psychotherapist 2. Postgraduate psychotherapy trainee

4 to 10

2 h, 12 session

12

1,6,12

44.1 (10.1)

89

15

 

QoL: MOS-HIV, Anxiety: HADS-A, Depression: HADS-D, CD4, HIV1-RNA, adherence to ART

Blank et al, 2014 [25], USA

Longitudinal randomized trial, community

54

Preventing AIDS through Health for HIV positive persons (PATH+), Psycho-education along with pillboxex and beeping watches

Standard care

Advanced practice nurse

12 to 20/visit

1visit/week

48

3, 6, 12, 24

43.0 (7.25)

128

110

 

QoL: SF-12, Viral load, CD4

Bormann et al, 2006 [26], USA

RCT, mixed repeated measure, clinic

12

Mantram intervention

Attention group

Psychiatric mental health nurse

8 to 15

1.5 h, 6 session, with phone call 4 time

10

1.1, 2.2, 5.2

42.9 (6.84)

75

18

 

Qol: Q-LES-Q, Anxiety: STAI, Depression: CES-D, Distress: HIV- IES, Stress: PSS, Anger: STAI-SF, Spiritual well being: FACIT-SpEx

Brown et al, 2014 [27], USA

RCT, clinic (secondary analysis)

 

System CHANGETM-HIV intervention, self-management, spiritual and optimism

Standard care and symptom management materials

Trained female interventionist

8 to 10

1 h, 10 session

10

2.2

48.4 (6.9)

25

18

 

Spirituality: SWBS, Optimism: LOTR

Cade et al, 2010 [28], USA

RCT, prospective, clinic

 

Yoga intervention

Standard care

Certified yoga instructor

Individual and group

1 h, 40–60 session

20

5

45.0 (7.9)

10

50

 

QoL: MOS-SF-36, Nutritant intake

Chhatre et al, 2013 [29], USA

RCT, single blinded; community

6

Transcendental meditation ™

Healthy eating (HE) education

Certified instructor

Individual and group

2 h, 32 session & 20 min twice a day

24

6

49.9 (5.8)

18

4

 

QoL: MOS-SF-36, Depression: CESD, Stress: PSS, HIV-QoL: FAHI, Quality of well being: QWB-SA, Hormonal outcome

Duncan et al, 2012 [30], USA

Randomized, wait-list controlled trial; clinic

6

Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR)

Standard care (WLC)

Experienced MBSR teacher

Individual and group

2.5–3 h, 8 session & 1 h home practice

8

3, 6

48.0 (7.9)

64

12

 

Depression: BDI, Stress: PSS, Positive & negative affects schedule, Mindfulness: FFMQ, ART adherence, Side effect checklist

Eller et al, 2013 [31], South Africa, Puerto Rico, USA

Multisite RCT, clinic & community

13

HIV/AIDS symptom management manual self-care symptom management strategies

Nutritional care and support for PLHIV

Research nurse

Individual

30 min., 1 session

 

2

43.1 (9.6)

126

93

3

Depressive symptom: CES-D

Fillipas et al, 2006 [32], Australia

RCT, single blinded; clinic and community

27

Supervised aerobic and resistance exercise program

Unsupervised walking program and attended a monthly group forum

Physiotherapist

8 to 10

1 h, 48 session

24

6

43.5 (8.8)

40

  

QoL: MOS-HIV health survery-35, Self-efficacy: GSES, CD4, Viral load, cardiovascular fitness

Galantino et al, 2005 [33], USA

RCT, clinic

12

Tai Chi (TC) and aerobic exercise (EX)

Standard care

Licensed physical therapist and aerobic instructor

13

1 h, 16 session

8

2

 

51

  

QoL: MOS-HIV, Spiritual well being or psychological change: POMS

Gayner et al, 2012 [34], Canada

RCT, clinic

36

Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR)

Standard care

Psychiatrist

Individual and group (14 to 18)

3 h, 8 session, 1 h homework/day

8

2, 6

43.8 (7.0)

  

117 (Gay men)

Anxiety: HADS, Depression: HADS, Positive & negative affect schedule, mindfullness scale: TMS, Impact of event scale, Distress: IES

Goujard et al, 2003 [35], France

RCT, multicenter, clinic

24

Education

Standard care

Physician and nurse

Individual

1 h, 3 session

48

6, 12, 18

40.5

261

65

 

QoL: HIV-46, Adherence to ART: PMAQ7, CD4

Jones et al, 2007 [36], USA

2X2 factorial design; clinic & community

 

Cognitive behavioral stress management (CBSM+) and healthier lifestyle

Group and individual (Factorial groups)

Therapist

Individual and group

2.5 h, 6 session

12

3, 6

41.0 (8.0)

 

177

 

Coping with stress: COPE, adherence to ART: ACTG

Lechner et al, 2003 [37], USA

clinic & community

 

Group based Cognitive behavioral stress management (CBSM+) and expressive supportive therapy

Individual psychoeducational condition

Psychologist

10

2 h, 10 session

10

3

39.7 (7.1)

 

330

 

QoL: MOS-HIV-30

Li et al, 2010 [38], Thailand

RCT, clinic

24

Behavioral intervention

Standard care

 

Group

13 session

13

6, 12

37.4 (6.6)

167

340

 

QoL: MOS-HIV, Depression, Disclosure, Internalized shame, Social support, Family functioning

Maharaj et al, 2011 [39], South Africa

Randomized controlled prospective longitudinal, clinic

24

Rehabilitation exercise

Heat therapy & reading magazine

  

1 h, 12 session

12

3

33.6 (9.6)

34

18

 

QoL: MOS-SF-36

McCain et al, 2003 [40], USA

RCT, community

 

Cognitive behavioral stress management (CBSM) and social support group (SSG)

Wait list

Mental health nurse

6 to 10

1.5 h, 8 session

8

2, 6

39.4

119

29

 

QoL: FACT-G, Psychological distress: IES, Perceived stress: DIS, Coping patterns: DIS, Social support: SPS, viral load, CD

Miles et al, 2003 [41], USA

Intervention, clinic

36

HIV self care symptom management

Standard care

Registered nurse

Individual

6 visit

12

1, 6

37.0 (8.4)

 

109

 

Qol: MOS-HIV-35, Depression: CESD, Profile mood states: POMS, Stigma: Demi, HIV worry

Molassiotis et al, 2002 [42], China

Intervention, clinic

 

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and peer support counseling (PSC)

Standard care

Qualified nurse experienced in counseling

3 to 6

2 h, 12 session

12

3, 6

39.1 (10.8)

32

3

 

QoL: WHOQOLBRF, Depression, Anger, Uncertainty in illness: MUIS, POMS

Mutimura et al, 2008 [43], Rwanda

RCT, clinic

12

Body fat redistribution (BFR) and exercise training (EXS)

BFR but noexercise training (nEXS)

  

1.5 h, 72 session

24

6

37.7 (6.2)

40

60

 

QoL: WHOQOL-HIV, BMI

Ogalha et al, 2011 [44], Brazil

RCT, clinic

6

Physical activities (aerobic, resisted and stretching) and counseling

Counseling

Nutrition specialist

11

1 h, 72 session

24

6

43.0 (9.4)

34

29

 

QoL: MOS-SF-36, BMI, CD4, Nutritional status

Proeschold-Bell et al, 2010 [45], USA

RCT, clinic

24

Health information exchange

Standard care

   

98

12, 24

42.4 (7.7)

145

109

 

QoL: MOS-SF-36, viral load, CD4, adherence to ART

Ruiz et al, 2010 [46], Spain

Randomized, concurrent, follow up study, clinic

12

Treated by health professional (physician or pharmacist with extensive knowledge)

Treated by peer

Trained therapist

 

1 h, 4 visit

24

2, 4, 6

41.16 (8.16)

176

64

 

QoL: MOS-HIV-35, Adherence to ART: SMAQ, Psychological distress: GHQ-12, Social support: Duke-UNC-11, Viral load

Sikkema et al, 2005 [47], USA

Community

22

Cognitive behavioral bereavement coping group intervention

Individual psychotherapy upon request

Clinical psychologist, Clinical social workers, Nurse

6 to 8

1.5 h, 12 session

12

3

40.3 (7.0)

150

85

 

QoL: FACT-G (FAHI), Physical health status

Tam et al, 2012 [48], Vietnam

RCT, cluster; clinic

13

Peer support and standard care

Standard care

Trained HIV infected people

Individual

56 visit

48

12

 

155

73

 

QoL: WHOQOL-HIVBREF

Wang et al, 2010 [49], China

RCT; clinic

8

Nursing intervention (home visit and telephone calls)

Standard care

Nurse

Individual

4 session

32

8

36.7 (5.6)

97

19

 

QoL: WHOQOLBREF, Depression: SDS, Adherence to ART: CPCRA

Webel, 2010 [50], USA

RCT, clinic & community

12

Pee based symptom management and positive self-management program

HIV symptom management strategies

Trained peer leader

10

2 h, 7 session

7

3

47.0 (8.6)

 

74

14

QoL: HIV/AIDS TQoL, Adherence to ART: ACTG, Symptom intensity

Wu et al, 2006 [51], USA

RCT, clinic

24

Disease management assistance system (DMAS) and education

Adherence counseling

 

Individual

30 min., 6 session, daily reminder

24

6

38.5 (6.9)

36

26

 

QoL: MOS-HIV, Depression: CESD, activity of daily living: IADLs, Role functioning: SF-36, Adherence: eDEM, CD4, Viral load

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