Introduction
The overall purpose of these guidelines was to provide guidance on best clinical practice in the treatment and management of adults with HIV infection on antiretroviral therapy (ART). The scope included: (i) guidance on the initiation of ART in those previously naïve to therapy; (ii) support of people living with HIV (PLWH) on treatment; (iii) management of individuals experiencing virological failure; and (iv) recommendations in specific populations where other factors need to be taken into consideration. The guidelines were aimed at clinical professionals directly involved with and responsible for the care of adults with HIV infection, and at community advocates responsible for promoting the best interests and care of HIV-positive adults. They should be read in conjunction with other published BHIVA guidelines.
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BHIVA guidelines for the treatment of HIV-1-positive adults with antiretroviral therapy 2015
Appendices for these guidelines
Appendix 1 Summary of the modified GRADE system
Appendix 2 PICO questions and search strategies
Appendix 3 Grade tables
Appendix 4 Food considerations for antiretrovirals
Appendix 5 Considerations for antiretrovirals in renal impairment
Consultation Comments (2015)
The comments with replies from the Writing group can be downloaded here:
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Non-technical summaries of the guidelines
There are four summaries:
Presentation
Presentation on these guidelines is available to download and use to facilitate dissemination and implementation of the BHIVA guidance.
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Writing Group (2015)
Dr Duncan Churchill (Chair), Dr Laura Waters (Vice Chair)
Dr N Ahmed, Prof B Angus, Dr M Boffito, Prof M Bower, Dr D Dunn, Dr S Edwards, Dr C Emerson, Dr S Fidler, †Dr M Fisher, Prof R Horne, Prof S Khoo, Prof C Leen, Dr N Mackie, Mr N Marshall, Mr F Monteiro, Dr M Nelson, Dr C Orkin, Dr A Palfreeman, Dr S Pett, Prof A Phillips, Dr F Post, Dr A Pozniak, Dr I Reeves, Prof C Sabin, Mr R Trevelion, Dr J Walsh, Dr E Wilkins, Dr I Williams, Dr A Winston