DescriptionPurpose of Project:
The purpose of this DNP project was to develop a pilot program development and focused evaluation for WLWH using quantitative and qualitative participant feedback to evaluate and revise the program.
Methodology: The project type was a program development and evaluation, that translated evidence into a new population-based practice initiative, implemented the process, and evaluated the effectiveness of the process for utility and feasibility. The program was revised based on quantitative and qualitative methods.
Results:
The pilot program for WLWH and menopause was implemented in September of 2020. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all presentation and data collection was done electronically. Participants were given two weeks to complete the post presentation surveys. A total of eight participants were recruited and completed the intervention. The sample consisted of individuals who were established experts in HIV nursing care, nurses in HIV care clinics or who have experience taking care of PWLH, or direct patient healthcare providers, such as nurse practitioners, caring for PLWH. All participants were English-speaking and over the age of 18 years old. Participants completed the demographics survey, watched the PowerPoint presentation with voiceover, and completed the participant reaction survey to determine if the program had the potential to improve patient’s knowledge about HIV and menopause, their intention to communicate with healthcare practitioners, and if the presentation was appropriate for WLWH.
Implications for Practice:
The development and evaluation of a program for WLWH and menopause supports the biopsychosocial model of delivering clinical practice, strengthens patient-clinician relationships, reduces health disparities, and does not increase economic burden.