Integration of Anal Dysplasia Screening into the Primary Care of Persons Living with HIV

Anal dysplasia can lead to anal cancer, which affects persons living with HIV (PLWH) more than people in the general population. Screening for anal dysplasia is recommended to detect anal cancer at an early stage. The aim of our process improvement project was to improve compliance and consistency, implementing anal dysplasia screening for PLWH receiving care at a Ryan White facility covering 18 counties in western North Carolina. There were 291 PLWH screened for anal dysplasia during the 9-month data-gathering period.
Source: Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care - Category: Nursing Authors: Source Type: research