A Digital Patient Decision Aid to Increase Sexually Transmitted Infection Testing in the Emergency Department: Protocol for a Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial of the STIckER (STI Check in the Emergency Room) Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Rising rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among adolescents and young adults are concerning. Emergency department (ED) visits offer a unique opportunity to increase STI testing. However, providers in the ED may not have the time or self-efficacy to screen patients, and patients may be unable to initiate discussion on their STI care needs. A patient decision aid may improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the ED encounter for STI testing.

Objective

This study aims to pilot STI Check in the Emergency Room (STIckER) app, a shared decision-making aid for urinary, oral, and rectal gonorrhea and chlamydia testing among adolescents and young adults, and assess STIckER's efficacy and implementation outcomes in an adult and pediatric ED.

Methods

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SUBMITTER: Zucker J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12683500 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature