Patient- and Program-level M&E of DSD for HIV: A Pragmatic and Parsimonious Approach is Needed

In this viewpoint article, featured in AIDS, ICAP Epidemiologist William Reidy, PhD, MPH, et al. highlight common gaps in monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems with respect to differentiated ART services (DARTS). While a growing body of evidence supports the use of DARTS for subgroups of HIV-positive individuals, implementing these novel approaches involves fundamental changes to delivery systems, creating challenges for monitoring services. Here, the authors outline elements of an integrated, streamlined approach that provides information to guide patient and program management, while minimizing the burden of data collection and aggregation.

Patient- and Program-level M&E of DSD for HIV: A Pragmatic and Parsimonious Approach is Needed