ART Module

Purpose

The ART (Antiretroviral Therapy) Module is designed to support healthcare facilities in managing and delivering antiretroviral treatment for individuals living with HIV. This module plays a crucial role in facilitating efficient and standardized care, ensuring that patients receive appropriate and timely therapy, monitoring adherence, and tracking patient outcomes over time. By consolidating patient records, medication schedules, and clinical outcomes, the ART Module aims to:

• Improve patient outcomes through better management and monitoring of ART regimens.
• Streamline clinic workflows, making it easier for healthcare providers to document and access patient information.
• Support adherence to national treatment guidelines and improve reporting accuracy for decision-making.

Data Flows

The data flow within the ART Module is structured to track a patient's journey from enrollment through ongoing treatment, making it possible to capture key metrics and outcomes. Below is an overview of the main data flows within the ART Module:

1. Patient Registration:

   • Patients are registered into the system with basic demographic and health information.
   • Unique identifiers are generated for each patient, ensuring data privacy and accurate longitudinal tracking.

2. Vitals and HIV Reception:

   • Health workers enter baseline clinical data, including vitals, CD4 count and WHO staging.
     

3. HIV Consultation:

   • This includes side effects management, hypertension management, TPT, ART regimens, and dispensing schedules, as defined by the Ministry of Health.
     

4. Routine Follow-up and Monitoring:

   • Regular follow-up appointments capture clinical measurements (e.g., viral load, CD4 counts) and any reported side effects.
   • Treatment adherence is monitored, with reminders set for missed appointments or irregular medication adherence.

5. Data Analysis and Reporting:

   • Clinical data is compiled and analyzed to track treatment outcomes at both individual and cohort levels.
   • Reports are generated to support national health programs and provide insights into ART program effectiveness.

Conclusion

The ART Module is central to the effective management of HIV treatment, providing essential tools for tracking patient progress, monitoring adherence, and managing treatment regimens. By enabling healthcare providers to access comprehensive patient information and supporting real-time data analysis, this module is critical in improving health outcomes for HIV patients and supporting national treatment goals.