This pilot research study will teach patients how to self-remove intrauterine contraceptive device (IUD) through an educational video and simulation and evaluate patient perspectives and experiences related to IUD self-removal with two surveys. Patients will be recruited for this study at the time of presentation to the office for IUD removal. After consenting to the procedure, participants will complete a pre-intervention survey, watch a video explaining how to self-remove the IUD, and use two models to simulate IUD removal. After completion of using the models to practice IUD removal, participants will complete a second short survey. The participant will then be given the option of attempting self-removal and be given time to attempt the removal. If the participant elects to have the provider remove their IUD, the provider will do so. At the end of the encounter, participants will fill out a final survey. Research staff will measure the length of the strings of all IUDs prior to routine disposal of the device.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
37
Two part educational intervention (watching IUD self-removal video and practicing IUD removal on two simulation models)
Boston Medical Center
Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Change in proportion of participants who are willing to attempt IUD self-removal
Participants will be asked before and after reviewing the educational video and practicing self-removal through simulation, if they are willing to attempt IUD self-removal. The change in the proportion willing to attempt IUD self-removal will be calculated.
Time frame: baseline, 15-30 minutes
Proportion of participants who attempt IUD self-removal
Attempt Yes/No
Time frame: 15-30 minutes
Success of IUD self removal
Success Yes/No
Time frame: 1 day
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