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Florida Atlantic University Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
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Publisher
Florida Atlantic University
Date Issued
2023
EDTF Date Created
2023
Description
Purpose The purpose of this quality improvement project is to educate outpatient mental health providers at the West Palm Beach VA Healthcare System (WPBVHS) on the importance of pregnancy testing among women veterans of childbearing age (WVCBA) before prescribing psychotropic drugs (PDs) and to increase pregnancy testing to reduce maternal and fetal risks.
Background There are significant maternal and fetal risks associated with using prescription psychotropic drugs during pregnancy including increased risk of gestational diabetes, congenital malformations, neural tube defects, craniofacial disorders, spontaneous abortion, preterm birth, low birth weight, and possible developmental delays and learning disabilities. Half of mental health providers in America prescribe women of childbearing age psychotropic drugs without testing for pregnancy.
Background There are significant maternal and fetal risks associated with using prescription psychotropic drugs during pregnancy including increased risk of gestational diabetes, congenital malformations, neural tube defects, craniofacial disorders, spontaneous abortion, preterm birth, low birth weight, and possible developmental delays and learning disabilities. Half of mental health providers in America prescribe women of childbearing age psychotropic drugs without testing for pregnancy.
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41 p.
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faudnp000088
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Copyright © is held by the author with permission granted to Florida Atlantic University to digitize, archive and distribute this item for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires permission of the copyright holder.
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Florida Atlantic University Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
Date Backup
2023
Date Created Backup
2023
Date Text
2023
Date Created (EDTF)
2023
Date Issued (EDTF)
2023
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FAU
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faudnp000088
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Attributed name: Florida Atlantic University
Attributed name: Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing
Person Preferred Name
Samuels, Renee G.
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online resource
41 p.
Title Plain
A Quality Improvement Project to Increase Pregnancy Assessment in Women Veterans of Childbearing Age by Mental Health Providers
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2023
2023
Florida Atlantic University
Boca Raton, FL
Place
Boca Raton, FL
Title
A Quality Improvement Project to Increase Pregnancy Assessment in Women Veterans of Childbearing Age by Mental Health Providers
Other Title Info
A Quality Improvement Project to Increase Pregnancy Assessment in Women Veterans of Childbearing Age by Mental Health Providers