Human immunodeficiency viruses prevention and pre-exposure prophylaxis : a doctoral evidence-based practice project

This doctoral evidence-based practice project aimed to assess the impact of educational handouts on increasing healthcare provider comfortability with prescribing pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in a mobile health clinic. Despite the availability of PrEP, previous literature indicates that providers often refrain from prescribing the treatment due to a lack of confidence and insufficient resources to guide their practice. To address this gap, we implemented a quality improvement initiative by providing a concise, one-page educational tool to healthcare providers. Over a three-month period, the intervention aimed to enhance provider knowledge and comfort with PrEP prescribing protocols. The results showed a significant increase in provider confidence and a greater willingness to prescribe PrEP to qualifying patients. This study highlights the effectiveness of targeted educational interventions in improving clinical practices and suggests that the integration of practical resources can positively influence healthcare delivery and patient outcomes in HIV prevention.

Authors dc:creator

• Darr, Mackenzie
• Myler, Mary

Contributors dc:contributor

• Crane, Patrick

• HIV infections--Prevention
• Medical personnel--Attitudes
• Pre-exposure prophylaxis
• Information resources

Statement dc:rights

• In Copyright

Language dc:language

English

Identifier

dnp:65
oclc:1569639925
local:R_1YhonzC0y261zW3

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:d.lib.msu.edu:dnp_65