Point-of-care testing
14 articles
Testing and Treating Hepatitis C in a UK Remand Prison
An article explores a hepatitis C testing program implemented at a remand prison, highlighting the role of oral swabs and peer involvement in increasing testing rates. More
Collaborative HCV Care with Pharmacists Could Address System-Level Treatment Barriers
Collaborative care models with integrated pharmacy teams enhance HCV treatment initiation at diagnosis for marginalized populations; The NOW trial demonstrated the feasibility of same-day HCV treatment initiation in US. More
“It’s Not Just Running the Test”: Operator Experiences of Implementing a Decentralised Hepatitis C Point-Of-Care Testing Program in Australia
A study explored operator experiences, including the challenges and enablers, of implementing point-of-care testing as part of a National Point-of-Care Testing Program. More
Acceptability of Hepatitis C Testing Using Point-Of-Care Testing and Dried Blood Spot Collection Among People at Risk of Hepatitis C Infection
A study evaluated the acceptability of dried blood spot and point-of-care testing among people at risk of HCV infection and examined the circumstances in which such testing is most preferred. More
