Successful community-based models of care for the elimination of Hepatitis C virus as a public health threat

The introduction of direct-acting antiviral drugs provides an opportunity to eliminate Hepatitis C Virus (HCV), however, low treatment uptake is challenging. This research aimed to develop a framework for community-based models for treating HCV. This research involved analysis of models reported in the literature, a Delphi study to identify the key elements of successful models, and a detailed case study to identified enablers and barriers for the provision of community-based HCV treatment. This research has shown that successful community-based models need to implement various strategies to provide support for patients and primary care providers and collaborate with other related services.