Research collaboration proposals
One of the great benefits of SFP membership is the opportunity to meet and work with other people in the field. To further that, we’re launching a new website page through which SFP members can discuss ongoing projects—and particularly projects for which they’d like to invite the participation of other members.
PPTL study with Melissa Gilliam and Nikki Zite
- Melissa Gilliam in the Section of Family Planning at The University of Chicago and Nikki Zite are looking for 1-2 sites to participate in their proposal to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) to study the phenomenon of unfulfilled postpartum tubal ligations (PPTL) using a quality improvement process called FMECA (failure modes, effects, criticality analysis). They are proposing to utilize this process to identify areas for improvement in the prenatal, post-delivery and immediate postpartum periods and subsequently, develop a better system to ensure PPTLs are fulfilled when desired and feasible or a new method of contraception has been recommended should the women change their mind.
- The grant proposal is due to AHRQ by January 25, 2010. To qualify as a site, you must have:
- Some idea that unfulfilled PPTLs may be a problem for patients at your hospital;
- Some sort of electronic medical record system to identify the problem of unfulfilled PPTLs and examine impacts of a redesigned system; and
- Experience conducting research.
- Email Amy Neustadt, Research Manager in the Section of Family Planning at The University of Chicago, if you are interested.
