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Contraceptive research, introduction, and use : lessons from Norplant / Polly F. Harrison and Allan Rosenfield, editors ; Subcommittee for Workshop on Implant Contraceptives: An illuminating case study in current dilemmas and possibilities, Committee on Contraceptive Research and Development, Division of Health Sciences Policy, Institute of Medicine.

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Format:
Book
Contributor:
Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Committee on Contraceptive Research and Development.
Institute of Medicine (U.S.). Subcommittee for Workshop on Implant Contraceptives : an Illuminating Case Study in Current Dilemmas and Possibilities.
Harrison, Polly F.
Rosenfield, Allan.
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Contraception--Research--Congresses.
Contraception.
Birth control--Research--Congresses.
Birth control.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (vii, 120 pages) : illustrations
Edition:
1st ed.
Place of Publication:
Washington, D.C. : National Academy Press, 1998.
Language Note:
English
Summary:
Contains an examination of Norplant's efficacy and safety, its user populations, training for insertion and removal, consumer perspectives - quality of care, informed decisionmaking, and consumer involvement - and approaches to contraceptive development and introduction. This book's appendix contains summaries of 17 workshop presentations.
Contents:
Contraceptive Research, Introduction, and Use
Copyright
Acknowledgments
Contents
1 Introduction
2 Workshop Report
EFFICACY AND SAFETY
Efficacy
Safety
Major Health-Related Events
Significant Health-Related Problems
Silicone Biocompatibility
Progestin Effects on Vaginal HIV Transmission
WHO USES NORPLANT AND HOW
User Populations
Method Continuation and Discontinuation
Side Effects as Factors
User Satisfaction
Barriers to Discontinuation
Cost and Cost-Effectiveness
Effects of Media Coverage and Litigation on Norplant Use
INSERTION AND REMOVAL: EXPERIENCE AND IMPLICATIONS
Technical Aspects
Case Experiences
Rates of Complicated Removals
Implications
CONSUMER PERSPECTIVES
Communication and Quality of Care
Quality of Care
Informed Decision-Making
Importance
Content
Special Challenges
Potential for Abuse
Consumer Involvement
NEW APPROACHES
Reproductive Health Technologies Project's "Boom and Bust Initiative
The WHO Strategic Approach to Contraceptive Introduction
A ''Government Standards Defense
3 Workshop Summary and Analysis
DATA REVIEW
User Profiles
Side Effects
Continuation and Discontinuation
Postmarketing Surveillance
Cost-Effectiveness
LESSONS LEARNED
NEXT STEPS: AREAS FOR CONSIDERATION AND ACTION
Areas for Strengthening or Expansion
1. Clinical Research
2. Market Research
3. "Pre-introduction
4. Informed Decision-Making
5. Postmarketing Surveillance
Areas for New Initiative
6. Credentialing
7. Core Guidelines for Long-Acting Contraceptives
8. Costs
9. Product Liability
FINAL COMMENT
ENDNOTES
Appendixes
A Presentation Summaries
Presentation 1
Background
Methodology
Findings
Age and Educational Levels.
Major Health-Related Events
Continuation and Removals
Conclusions
Presentation 2
Pregnancy and Continuation Rates
Reasons for Discontinuation
Removal Difficulties
Mortality and Hospitalization
Presentation 3
Presentation 4
Composition
Inflammatory Wound Healing Reaction and Blood Protein Absorption
Presentation 5
Presentation 6
Background and Methodology
Presentation 7
Presentation 8
Findings and Conclusions
Sample Characteristics
Media Effects
Norplant and Coercion
Presentation 9
The Question of Coercion
Postdiscontinuation Experience
Presentation 10
Presentation 11
Removal Techniques
Standard Technique
Pop-Out Technique
U Technique
Removal Difficulties and Training
Presentation 12
Presentation 13
Presentation 14
Choice
Removal on Demand
Tracking Capacity
Presentation 15
Discussion
The Role of the FDA
The Potential Role of a Federal Standards Defense
B Norplant: Historical Background
THE TECHNOLOGY
HISTORY
C Workshop Agenda.
Implant Contraceptives: An Illuminating Case Study in Current Dilemmas and Possibilities 7-8 April 1997
NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES INSTITUTE OF MEDICINE
WORKSHOP
PARTICIPANTS.
Notes:
Based on a workshop held in April 1997.
Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:
9786610186822
9780309174428
0309174422
9781280186820
1280186828
9780309591539
0309591538
9780585024080
0585024081
OCLC:
42329048

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