Family Nurse Practitioner/Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner CRISIS CENTER OF TAMPA BAY Riverview, Florida
This DNP project focused implementation of a structured protocol improving nPEP follow-up, counselling referrals, medical follow-up, and risk identification of PTSD. Direct and unfragmented medical care should be offered by rape centers to improve continuity of care, prevent delays in treatment, and enhance patient recovery. Continuity of care as a priority and linking primary care to care management after a sexual assault helps victims heal in mind and body.
Learning Outcomes:
Increased knowledge about:
the importance of a structured follow-up protocol in sexual assault care and develop similar medical care follow-up protocols in care for victims of sexual assault.
nPEP follow-up guidelines and the importance of frequent monitoring of labs.
why mental and physical health follow-up after trauma should be prioritized for better patient recovery.
