Barriers and Facilitators of Implementation of the Non-Hospital-Based Administration of Long-Acting Cabotegravir Plus Rilpivirine in People with HIV: Qualitative Data from the HOLA Study

Long-acting (LA) antiretroviral therapies for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), such as injectable formulations of cabotegravir and rilpivirine (CAB+RPV LA), are now available. Considering the limited data on the out-of-hospital administration of this combination, evaluating the implementation str...

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Main Authors: Diana Hernández-Sánchez, Juan M. Leyva-Moral, Julian Olalla, Eugènia Negredo, on behalf of the HOLA Study Group
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description Long-acting (LA) antiretroviral therapies for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), such as injectable formulations of cabotegravir and rilpivirine (CAB+RPV LA), are now available. Considering the limited data on the out-of-hospital administration of this combination, evaluating the implementation strategies needed is essential to support future clinical efforts. To gather data on barriers and facilitators of implementation for CAB+RPV LA in alternative outpatient facilities, this study used qualitative interviews informed by the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR), with 13 staff participating in the HOLA study (NCT06185452). Data analysis followed qualitative descriptive methods, assisted by Atlas.ti software version 22. The study adhered to the COREQ guidelines. Findings reveal five main factors to consider for implementation: operational and infrastructure adaptations, integrated management of human and organizational resources, need for coordination and follow-up, professional attitudes and work environment, and patient experience and patients’ needs perceived by professionals. This study emphasizes the comprehensive operational and infrastructure adaptations, adequate staff training, and supportive professional environment required for the successful implementation of CAB+RPV LA, while considering patients’ needs throughout the externalization process (trial registration number: NCT06643897).
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spelling doaj-art-5b2b4feeb9be40ed81d0ed4f11bf40342025-08-20T03:56:46ZengMDPI AGViruses1999-49152025-07-0117799310.3390/v17070993Barriers and Facilitators of Implementation of the Non-Hospital-Based Administration of Long-Acting Cabotegravir Plus Rilpivirine in People with HIV: Qualitative Data from the HOLA StudyDiana Hernández-Sánchez0Juan M. Leyva-Moral1Julian Olalla2Eugènia Negredo3on behalf of the HOLA Study GroupLluita Contra les Infeccions, Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol, Ctra del Canyet S/N, 08916 Badalona, SpainGrup de Recerca Infemera en Vulnerabilitat i Salut, Departament d’Infermeria. Universitat Autonoma de Barcelona, 08015 Barcelona, SpainHospital Universitario Costa del Sol, 29603 Marbella, Málaga, SpainLluita Contra les Infeccions, Hospital Universitari Germans Trias i Pujol, Ctra del Canyet S/N, 08916 Badalona, SpainLong-acting (LA) antiretroviral therapies for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), such as injectable formulations of cabotegravir and rilpivirine (CAB+RPV LA), are now available. Considering the limited data on the out-of-hospital administration of this combination, evaluating the implementation strategies needed is essential to support future clinical efforts. To gather data on barriers and facilitators of implementation for CAB+RPV LA in alternative outpatient facilities, this study used qualitative interviews informed by the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR), with 13 staff participating in the HOLA study (NCT06185452). Data analysis followed qualitative descriptive methods, assisted by Atlas.ti software version 22. The study adhered to the COREQ guidelines. Findings reveal five main factors to consider for implementation: operational and infrastructure adaptations, integrated management of human and organizational resources, need for coordination and follow-up, professional attitudes and work environment, and patient experience and patients’ needs perceived by professionals. This study emphasizes the comprehensive operational and infrastructure adaptations, adequate staff training, and supportive professional environment required for the successful implementation of CAB+RPV LA, while considering patients’ needs throughout the externalization process (trial registration number: NCT06643897).https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/17/7/993HIVantiretroviralscabotegravir + rilpivirine long actingout-of-hospital administrationimplementationbarriers and facilitators
spellingShingle Diana Hernández-Sánchez
Juan M. Leyva-Moral
Julian Olalla
Eugènia Negredo
on behalf of the HOLA Study Group
Barriers and Facilitators of Implementation of the Non-Hospital-Based Administration of Long-Acting Cabotegravir Plus Rilpivirine in People with HIV: Qualitative Data from the HOLA Study
Viruses
HIV
antiretrovirals
cabotegravir + rilpivirine long acting
out-of-hospital administration
implementation
barriers and facilitators
title Barriers and Facilitators of Implementation of the Non-Hospital-Based Administration of Long-Acting Cabotegravir Plus Rilpivirine in People with HIV: Qualitative Data from the HOLA Study
title_full Barriers and Facilitators of Implementation of the Non-Hospital-Based Administration of Long-Acting Cabotegravir Plus Rilpivirine in People with HIV: Qualitative Data from the HOLA Study
title_fullStr Barriers and Facilitators of Implementation of the Non-Hospital-Based Administration of Long-Acting Cabotegravir Plus Rilpivirine in People with HIV: Qualitative Data from the HOLA Study
title_full_unstemmed Barriers and Facilitators of Implementation of the Non-Hospital-Based Administration of Long-Acting Cabotegravir Plus Rilpivirine in People with HIV: Qualitative Data from the HOLA Study
title_short Barriers and Facilitators of Implementation of the Non-Hospital-Based Administration of Long-Acting Cabotegravir Plus Rilpivirine in People with HIV: Qualitative Data from the HOLA Study
title_sort barriers and facilitators of implementation of the non hospital based administration of long acting cabotegravir plus rilpivirine in people with hiv qualitative data from the hola study
topic HIV
antiretrovirals
cabotegravir + rilpivirine long acting
out-of-hospital administration
implementation
barriers and facilitators
url https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/17/7/993
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