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1 – What is this resource about and who is it for?
What is this resource about? The aim of this e-module is to enhance knowledge among rehabilitation providers to help address the needs of people living with HIV. What do we…
2 – Why was this resource created?
Treatment advances have improved survival for people living with HIV who have access to care. HIV is now considered to be chronic and episodic with periods of wellness and illness.…
3 – How can this resource be used?
This resource is designed for use either: as a whole or by section depending on the specific learning needs of the user. Each subsection can be downloaded as an accessible…
4 – Can this resource be used for teaching?
Yes! This resource is designed to be used widely for teaching others, including: Rehabilitation students Practicing rehabilitation providers Community rehabilitation workers, community health workers or home-based caregivers Other health or…
5 – How was this resource developed?
This resource is an adaptation of the “E-Module for Evidence-Informed HIV Rehabilitation (E-Module)”, which was developed for Canadian rehabilitation providers and researchers1. The E-Module was originally published in 2011 and…
6 – Who contributed to developing this adapted resource?
The process was guided by an Advisory Committee, which consisted of the following members: Larry Baxter, Patient Advocate, Nova Scotia Stacy Bennett, Personal Trainer, Momentum Fitness, Ontario Alan Casey, Physiatrist,…
7 – Who funded the development of this resource?
Funding was provided by Health Canada; The Public Health Agency of Canada; and Employment and Social Development Canada How to cite this resource Realize. How Rehabilitation Can Address the Needs…
8 – Disclaimer
While the content of this resource is, to the best of our knowledge, current and reliable, information is not a substitute for actual health care and treatment. The opinions expressed…