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Evaluation Of Clinician Prescribing Practices For Contraceptive Care: A Quality Improvement Collaboration, Julie Desrochers
Evaluation Of Clinician Prescribing Practices For Contraceptive Care: A Quality Improvement Collaboration, Julie Desrochers
College of Nursing and Health Sciences Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Project Publications
Purpose: Primary care providers (PCPs) have the training and opportunity to provide contraceptive care. Unplanned pregnancy is a major public health issue for which up to 50% of the population is at overall lifetime risk. Reproductive life planning during healthcare visits can reduce rates of unintended pregnancy, prompting contraception or preconception planning. Studies suggest contraceptive counseling protocols and reproductive intent screening are effective tools. This project compares clinician behaviors with best practices. The purpose is to evaluate preventive reproductive healthcare practices in primary care, identifying opportunities to meet the contraceptive healthcare needs for people of reproductive age.
Methods: PCPs and …