Structured contraceptive counseling with shared decision making: Effects of implementation at a university student health and wellness clinic

Abstract

facilitates making an informed, medically appropriate contraceptive choice. Using both SCC and SDM may improve the quality of contraceptive counseling and ultimately increase contraceptive uptake and adherence. The goal of this project was to design and implement a contraceptive counseling protocol using an SDM frame-work, embedded within the flow of care provided in a university health clinic. The purpose was to educate staff about SCC with provide improved patient contraceptive education resources, and increase both and provider satisfaction with the counseling process.