Reliable evidence-based screening protocol for endometriosis
Endometriosis is a gynecologic condition in which endometrial cells normally lining the uterus grow outside the uterine cavity, predominately attaching…
DNP Projects: Spotlight on Practice
Improving perinatal sexual health assessment: PLISSIT model implementation
Pregnant persons have reported low sexual satisfaction, and sexual dysfunction has been measured in up to 91% of pregnant women.1…
Improving depression and anxiety screening in an infertility practice through implementation of an evidence-based screening tool and process
Infertility affects approximately 11% of women and 9% of men in the United States who are of reproductive age.1 Patients…
Implementation of patient-delivered expedited partner therapy for Chlamydia trachomatis in an urban youth clinic
Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) is among the most prevalent of all infectious diseases in the United States, with over 1.7 million…
Implementing a Cancer Risk Assessment Screening Tool: Identifying Patients at Risk for Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndrome
The development and implementation of an HBOC risk assessment protocol can decrease morbidity and mortality.
Implementing Bundled HPV Immunization Strategies to Reduce Missed Opportunities
Despite the availability of a well-studied, safe, and effective vaccine, the national HPV vaccination coverage is below 50% among adolescents and the rates continue to lag among US military members.
Implementation of the Maternal Mental Health Safety Bundle: Standardizing perinatal depression screening and response in a federally qualified health center
A national survey of obstetricians and gynecologists reported that 53% universally screened pregnant patients for depression, but only 33.67% implemented guideline-congruent care.
Structured contraceptive counseling with shared decision making: Effects of implementation at a university student health and wellness clinic
Women in their 20s experience the highest occurrence of unintended pregnancy, accounting for 55% of all cases.
Current practices and perspectives of women’s health providers on STI treatment of sexual partners
Aggressive medical management of sexual partners has been demonstrated to decrease rates of sexually transmitted infection (STI), including rates of…
Early postpartum contact: QI project to increase postpartum visits, screenings, and referrals
The postpartum period is a vulnerable time in women’s lives. Postpartum care in the United States is often inconsistent and…