partnercare.org: PDPT implementation materials for providers, patients, and partners

Background. Patient-delivered partner therapy (PDPT) is increasingly supported as a valuable tool in the treatment and prevention of bacteriological STI, with a growing number of states permitting use and a broadening range of patient populations for which it is recommended. As adoption moves beyond early stage innovators, the need for training and implementation resources becomes paramount. However, although many organizations have created their own implementation materials, there has been no single repository of training and support tools. This project sought to create a web-based portal, and generate and/or gather PDPT implementation support resources. Methods. Development of the resources occurred through an iterative, user-centered process. A panel of subject-matter expects, CDC personnel, and high performing practitioners provided content and ongoing review. Results. The effort resulted in a web-based portal, partnercare.org, delivered via a content management system that facilitates both internal content development as well as end-user content generation activities, e.g. commenting on content, participating in discussions. For providers, a real-world, interactive, implementation video case, documents the PDPT process, depicts patient-provider interactions, and capture provider reflections. For patients/partners, model patient-partner interactions and short-animated informational segments on key PDPT-related topics are provided. Discussion. The work to date has been well-received by researchers and practitioners. The developed portal supports PDPT implementation at the provider and patient levels. Increasing awareness and use of the site and its resources should improve overall PDPT adoption and implementation rates. The presentation will demonstrate the freely available resources, and discuss uses, implications and next steps.