Table 4 Results from the SWOT analysis on the implementation of PROs in routine HIV care in Portugal.

Strengths

Challenges

Improved communication between patients and HCPs; Enhanced problem identification; Time optimization; Creation of interdisciplinary channels; Increased HIV care team motivation; Improved patient satisfaction; Autonomy to develop local PROs' pilot projects

Difficulty in connecting already existing patient information to new PROs data;

Logistical issues for the patients to fill out the questionnaires (i.e., who would oversee and explain, how to get the information to the HCPs)

Opportunities

Threats

Even the smallest action would add value (comparing to the absolute lack of PROs); Useful availability of this new kind of data for lobbying activities

Lack of quick and useful reactions (i.e., concrete actions by the HCPs) considering the pre workshop situation; Lack of community-based organizations responses