Practical considerations of outpatient infusion therapy in the HIV arena

Infect Dis Clin North Am. 1998 Dec;12(4):951-61. doi: 10.1016/s0891-5520(05)70030-1.

Abstract

In conclusion, OPAT is a cost-effective, quality-controlled alternative setting for treating patients with HIV. The program provides a desirable situation for the patient, physician, and nurse. Continuity of care provided by the health care team in the physician's office is a unique situation that can meet the treatment modalities necessary to care for the HIV patient with dignity and pride. In short, OPAT offers an attractive alternative to long-term hospitalization for a variety of HIV-related infections. Such therapy is rapidly becoming a standard of treatment that provides both cost savings and efficacious medical care to patients with HIV-related complications.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections / drug therapy*
  • Candidiasis / drug therapy
  • Cryptococcosis / drug therapy
  • Cytomegalovirus Infections / drug therapy
  • Home Infusion Therapy* / nursing
  • Humans
  • Pneumonia, Pneumocystis / drug therapy