Table 4.

Method of tailoring selected interventions

Article	Individualized assessment	Description of tailoring methodology
Côté et al. [28]	Prior to randomization	A virtual nurse delivers tailored teaching based on the degree of adherence (>95 %, 85–94 %, or <85 %) and provides feedback and positive reinforcement on the participant’s personal style and methods and on the acquired skills. The program is personalized as a function of their needs and characteristics.
Fisher et al. [29]	During program; prior to adherence modules	Participants were offered targeted adherence promotion strategies that addressed individualized barriers. Then participants selected an intervention activity from the list of suggestions, engaged in the activity, and chose an adherence-related goal.
Naar-King et al. [32]	During program; prior to adherence modules	Participants choose 1 of 7 avatars, are routed through arms of the program based on their ratings of importance and confidence and choices for goal setting, receive personalized feedback and ARV information based on their recent medical information and response to an ARV questionnaire, may choose to read through the intervention or have an audio narrator; and have the choice to skip informational components and pick among a menu of options for goal setting.
Ownby et al. [33]	Throughout the course of the program	Provided automated responses using the participant’s name; assesses participant learning throughout the intervention and branches to different content based on participant response.
Remien et al. [34]	Throughout the course of the program	Participants met with an in-person adherence counselor throughout each session who guided the participant through the computerized modules. Participants entered information into the program including social support network and treatment regimen. Then participants choose an adherence barrier from a menu of options and create an action plan.
Shegog et al. [35]	Prior to initiating the program	Intervention activities are tailored on reported missed doses and blood counts, and psychosocial factors of perceived importance, self-efficacy, and intentions regarding adherence. A “risk profile” is developed and activity clusters are made available to the participant based on the profile.

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