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A quality improvement initiative to increase identification of oral disease and dental care in pregnancy
Purpose: Oral health is an important part of overall health, and oral disease has been associated with poor perinatal outcomes. While it is widely recognized that oral healthcare is safe and important during pregnancy, ...
A systematic review of strategies to optimize the professional development of providers disseminating sexual health content to prevent adolescent pregnancy
Problem statement: Adolescent pregnancy is at an extreme rate for minority adolescents of Hispanic and Non-Hispanic Black ethnicity/race, who reside within low socioeconomic geographic areas. Aim: Addressing adolescent ...
Care of Women with Thyroid Disease: Guideline Update
Problem Statement: Endocrinology guidelines for the diagnosis and management of thyroid disease differ in pregnancy and postpartum compared to the preconception state.
Aim: NPs need to be aware of the management updates ...
Depression screening in antepartum females
Problem Statement: Perinatal mood disorders, including depression, affects one in five pregnant or postpartum females. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and the US Preventative Task Force (USPTF) ...
Third trimester screening for chlamydia and gonorrhea in pregnant teens
(2016-11-07)
Purpose: The purpose of this project was to implement a practice change in a clinic caring for underserved pregnant teens to align with national standard of care guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ...