Table 3.
Initial concepts, emerging themes, and final themes related to HCV treatment adherence facilitators
| Initial concept | Relevant papers | Emerging themes | Final themes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelter assistance | Strauss 2005 | Support outside the clinic | Logistical support for patients |
| Transportation assistance | Harris 2013, Norman 2008, Rasi 2014 | ||
| Integration of services | Norman 2008, Strauss 2005, Harris 2013, Treloar 2013 | Accommodating clinic | |
| Flexible appointment times | Rasi 2014 | ||
| Accommodating phlebotomy services | Harris 2013 | ||
| Kind and attentive care | Harris 2013, Norman 2008, Strauss 2005, Treloar 2013, Rasi 2014 | Compassionate clinical staff | Positive interactions with support system |
| Peers who understand addiction | Norman 2008, Strauss 2005 | Support of current and former injection drug users | |
| Examples of treatment success | Munoz-Plaza 2008, Treloar 2013 | ||
| Avoid needles that trigger relapse | Harris 2009, Nguyen 2007 | Help avoiding substance abuse relapse | Understanding drug user identity |
| Managing side effects that mimic withdrawal | Harris 2009, Strauss 2005 | ||
| Improving health to care for others | Treloar 2013 |