Improving the Evaluation and Management of Abnormal Uterine Bleeding in Female Adolescents Presenting for Emergency Care.

ABSTRACT:

Study objective

We sought to improve emergency care for adolescents with abnormal uterine bleeding (AUB) by developing a clinical effectiveness guideline (CEG) and assessing its effect on quality of care.

Design, setting, participants, and interventions

A stakeholder engagement group designed a CEG algorithm for emergency AUB management. Pediatric residents received CEG training and their knowledge and attitudes were assessed using pre- and post intervention surveys. International Classification of Diseases ninth and 10th revision codes identified electronic health record data for patients who presented to the pediatric emergency department for AUB 6 months before and after CEG implementation. A weighted, 20-point scoring system consisting of prioritized aspects of history,

SUBMITTER: Close AG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8091628 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature