Protocol for a pilot randomised controlled trial evaluating feasibility and acceptability of cognitive remediation group therapy compared with mutual aid group therapy for people ageing with HIV-associated neurocognitive disorder (HAND) in Toronto, Canada

Introduction HIV-associated neurocognitive disorder (HAND) may affect 30%–50% of people ageing with HIV. HAND may increase stress and anxiety, and impede coping. Psychosocial group therapy may ameliorate HAND’s symptoms, yet the ideal intervention is unclear. This protocol outlines a pilot randomise...

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Published in:BMJ Open
Main Authors: Andrew David Eaton, Shelley L Craig, John W McCullagh, Sharon L Walmsley, Sean B Rourke, Teresa Sota, Barbara A Fallon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2019-10-01
Online Access:https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/9/10/e033183.full