Kwansa, Theodora

Evidence-based sexual and reproductive health care : policies, clinical procedures, and related research / Theodora D. Kwansa, Jill Stewart-Moore. - Burlington, MA : Jones & Bartlett Learning, c2019. - xviii, 599 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm

Clinical governance in the United Kingdom and the U.S. national strategy for quality improvement : interrelationships with the principles of evidence-based practice -- Overview of the key concepts and guiding principles of EBP as applied in sexual and reproductive health care -- Systematic reviews : meta-analysis and synthesis of qualitative research findings consolidating research evidence for EBP -- EBP: practical challenges in the implementation process -- Applied reproductive physiology : scientific aspects -- Sexually transmitted infections and associated reproductive tract infections : recommended screening, care and treatment interventions -- HIV/AIDS: contemporary interventions -- Contraception in a changing world -- Requirements for surveillance systems, policy regulations, control and prevention -- Subfertility and its impact -- Identifying special client groups with recommended screening services and referral systems -- Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, trans-sexual and questioning dispositions -- Applied psychology and sexual health: the roles of clinical and health psychologists -- Counseling and psychotherapeutic interventions in sexual health care -- Roles and responsibilities of sexual health advisers and partner services providers -- Health promotion and health education : integral components of excellence in sexual and reproductive health care -- Developing a competent and capable sexual and reproductive workforce -- Significance of research and clinical audit in sexual and reproductive healthcare -- Ethical, moral and legal quandaries in professional practice in sexual and reproductive health care -- Endeavours in sexual and reproductive care and service provision in resource constrained countries : Ghana.

"Evidence-based sexual and reproductive health care policies, clinical procedures, and related research embraces the concept of a multiprofessional approach to clinical care excellence in sexual and reproductive health care.a comprehensive resource, it explores the complex nature of sexual health-related issues, contemporary management interventions, and the underpinning theories and concepts. With contributions from leading experts from around the globe, the text features perspectives fro a wide variety of fields, such as education, medicine, nursing, and the health professions.

User-friendly and practical in approach, it explores current and future developments, ongoing research, new treatment procedures, and emerging technological advancements. Also incorporated are group interactive techniques that encourage critical thinking around key issues explored in the chapters."--Back cover


9781284114942 (pbk.)

2017044947


Gynecology
Reproductive health
Reproductive health services
Evidence-based medicine

RG110 / K97 2019