Novel Shared Decision ‐Making Tool Improves Contraceptive Screening and Right Care during Pregnancy in a Military Hospital: A Quality Improvement Report

DiscussionResults demonstrated that contraception screening rates and right care improved with initiative interventions for servicewomen and nonservicewomen. A novel shared decision-making tool presented 18 contraception methods, risks and benefits, and tiered effectiveness that aided the majority of patients in a same-day decision with high patient satisfaction. Provider counseling was also simplified without delay in clinic time. Contraceptive counseling completed with a shared decision-making tool may benefit military and civilian populations during pregnancy. Additional research is needed to examine the best time to conduct counseling during pregnancy and the long-term rates of contraceptive use or unplanned pregnancy following counseling events.
Source: Journal of Midwifery and Women's Health - Category: Midwifery Authors: Tags: Quality Improvement Source Type: research