Intrauterine Device Initiation After Gonococcal and Chlamydial Infections: A Practice Workflow Initiative

Christa Esposito; Christa Palancia Esposito

doi:10.1016/j.nurpra.2021.03.012

Intrauterine Device Initiation After Gonococcal and Chlamydial Infections: A Practice Workflow Initiative

Christa Esposito, Christa Palancia Esposito

Fairfield University

Fairfield University

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Abstract

Unplanned pregnancy remains an issue in the United States. The intrauterine device (IUD) is a solution. The IUD is safe for most women and is recommended for adolescents. Misconceptions exist about IUDs and sexually transmitted infections caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Chlamydia trachomatis. Accepted guidelines ensure the management of these sexually transmitted infections and subsequent, safe initiation of the IUD. The use of best practice alerts preserves the health care team’s adherence to clinical guidelines. This IUD provision initiative creates a workflow for the interprofessional team to ensure the safe initiation of an IUD to clients with a gonococcal or chlamydial infection.

Original language	American English
Journal	The Journal for Nurse Practitioners
Volume	17
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nurpra.2021.03.012
State	Published - Apr 21 2021

Keywords

best practice alerts
Chlamydia trachomatis
clinical decision making
intrauterine devices
long-acting reversible contraception
Neisseria gonorrhoeae
quality improvement
sexually transmitted diseases
unplanned pregnancy
workflow

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Medicine and Health Sciences
Nursing

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