sFlt-1:PlGF Testing Implementation: Introducing Practice Improvement Using Principles of Change Management
Harrison Banner1, Michael Knauer2, Angela C Rutledge2
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, ON.
Abstract:
Placental growth factor (PlGF) and the ratio of soluble fms-like tyrosine kinase-1 to PlGF have been shown to be useful tests for early detection and diagnosis of preeclampsia. This paper outlines the process of implementing soluble fms-like tyrosine kinase-1:PlGF testing at our institution, drawing on theories and principles of change management. Alongside clinical and cost considerations, inter-departmental relationship building, stakeholder buy-in, and case building were essential in bringing this testing into practice at our institution.
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