Enhancement and Implementation of an Abdominal Pain Algorithm for Gestational-Age Women: A Quality Improvement Project
Abdominal pain constitutes 8% of annual ER cases, posing diagnostic challenges, especially in women of childbearing age. Traditional methods often miss pregnancy-related issues. We developed an algorithmic approach for abdominal pain assessment and pregnancy testing to address this. We conducted a Quality Improvement project involving problem identification, algorithm development, implementation, and evaluation. Pre- and post-intervention data revealed significant increases in pregnancy testing, notably in ages 15-25 (99.8% rise). Our algorithm elevates early pregnancy detection, minimizing missed diagnoses. It offers a valuable tool for healthcare providers to improve patient safety and outcomes.
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