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Quality Improvement Measures For Cervical Screening Guidelines In A Clinic For Uninsured Adults, Julie Ann Baker-Townsend
Quality Improvement Measures For Cervical Screening Guidelines In A Clinic For Uninsured Adults, Julie Ann Baker-Townsend
UNF Graduate Theses and Dissertations
Cervical cancer, a completely curable disease with early detection and management, is an international concern. Early identification allows for treatment of the disease, which prevents or slows progression, ultimately reducing morbidity and mortality. Due to the regressive nature of most cervical lesions, the duration between cervical cytology has been lengthened to prevent over diagnosis and treatment. This was reflected in the 2012 United States Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) clinical practice guideline for cervical cancer screening.
The purpose of this project was to determine the effectiveness of a quality improvement initiative to increase adherence to the 2012 USPSTF guideline at …