Abstract
Objective: To develop an application for mobile devices in order to assist the conduct of care of people living with HIV / AIDS in accordance with the Clinical Protocol of Therapeutic Guidelines for the management of HIV infection in adults. Method: Android Studio tools were used in Java language, Android SDK emulator and SQLite tool, developing a platform with information divided into six axes: examinations at the first medical appointment, initiation of antiretroviral therapy, primary prophylaxis, referral to the specialist, immunizations and drug interactions between antiretrovirals and other medicinal products. Results: The use of smartphone and tablet applications has become, with technological development, a tool for consultation and updating of the medical professional. Thus, due to several difficulties found in the basic care network, the developed application is a tool that can be used in the basic care by medical professionals, offline (not requiring internet) containing the management recommended by the Ministry of Health Health of HIV / AIDS patients and compatible with most smartphones and tablets that use Android system. Conclusion: The developed HIV App application is very useful in guiding the primary care physician to manage patients with HIV / AIDS in initial consultations.
