Article
Intrauterine Device Initiation After Gonococcal and Chlamydial Infections: A Practice Workflow Initiative
The Journal for Nurse Practitioners
Document Type
Article
Article Version
Post-print
Publication Date
4-21-2021
Disciplines
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.
Published Citation
Esposito, Christa Palancia. “Intrauterine Device Initiation After Gonococcal and Chlamydial Infections: A Practice Workflow Initiative.” The Journal for Nurse Practitioners 17, no. 7 (2021): 803–7. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nurpra.2021.03.012.
DOI
10.1016/j.nurpra.2021.03.012
Peer Reviewed
Citation Information
Christa Esposito. "Intrauterine Device Initiation After Gonococcal and Chlamydial Infections: A Practice Workflow Initiative" The Journal for Nurse Practitioners Vol. 17 Iss. 7 (2021) Available at: http://works.bepress.com/christa-palanciaesposito/11/
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