Patricia Aikins Murphy

Summary

Affiliation: University of Utah
Country: USA

Publications

  1. ncbi Criterion-based screening for sexually transmitted infection: sensitivity, specificity, and predictive values of commonly used questions
    Patricia Aikins Murphy
    College of Nursing, University of Utah, 10 South 2000 East, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, USA
    J Midwifery Womens Health 57:622-8. 2012
  2. ncbi Update on emergency contraception
    Patricia Aikins Murphy
    College of Nursing, University of Utah, 10 South 2000 East, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, USA
    J Midwifery Womens Health 57:593-602. 2012
  3. ncbi Hormonal contraceptive discontinuation patterns according to formulation: investigation of associations in an administrative claims database
    Patricia Aikins Murphy
    University of Utah College of Nursing, Salt Lake City, UT 84112 5880, USA
    Contraception 77:257-63. 2008
  4. ncbi Cervical cancer screening practices of certified nurse-midwives in the United States
    Patricia Aikins Murphy
    University of Utah College of Nursing in Salt Lake City, UT 84112, USA
    J Midwifery Womens Health 53:11-8. 2008
  5. ncbi Development of the Optimality Index as a new approach to evaluating outcomes of maternity care
    Patricia Aikins Murphy
    University of Utah College of Nursing, Salt Lake City, UT 84112 5880, USA
    J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs 35:770-8. 2006
  6. ncbi Interaction of St. John's Wort with oral contraceptives: effects on the pharmacokinetics of norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol, ovarian activity and breakthrough bleeding
    Patricia A Murphy
    College of Nursing, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 841112 5880, USA
    Contraception 71:402-8. 2005
  7. ncbi Relationship of social network size to infant birth weight in Hispanic and non-Hispanic women
    Jane M Dyer
    University of Utah College of Nursing, 10 South 2000 East, Salt Lake City, UT 84132, USA
    J Immigr Minor Health 13:487-93. 2011
  8. ncbi A description of the management and outcomes of vaginal birth after cesarean birth in the homebirth setting
    Gwen Latendresse
    University of Utah College of Nursing, Salt Lake City, UT 84112-5880, USA
    J Midwifery Womens Health 50:386-91. 2005
  9. ncbi Evidence-based approaches to managing nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy
    Tekoa L King
    University of Utah College of Nursing, Salt Lake City, UT 84112 5880, USA
    J Midwifery Womens Health 54:430-44. 2009
  10. ncbi Grounding midwifery practice in evidence of all types
    Patricia Aikins Murphy
    J Midwifery Womens Health 50:361-2. 2005

Research Grants

  1. Effects of Hypericum Perforatum on Oral Contraceptives
    Patricia Murphy; Fiscal Year: 2002
  2. St. John's Wort Effects on Levonorgestrel
    Patricia Murphy; Fiscal Year: 2006

Detail Information

Publications17

  1. ncbi Criterion-based screening for sexually transmitted infection: sensitivity, specificity, and predictive values of commonly used questions
    Patricia Aikins Murphy
    College of Nursing, University of Utah, 10 South 2000 East, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, USA
    J Midwifery Womens Health 57:622-8. 2012
    ..The value of such criterion-based screening is unclear...
  2. ncbi Update on emergency contraception
    Patricia Aikins Murphy
    College of Nursing, University of Utah, 10 South 2000 East, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, USA
    J Midwifery Womens Health 57:593-602. 2012
    ..Information about dosing, timing, access, and other considerations in the provision of EC is covered. Clinicians should be aware of all available options in order to counsel women in need of EC appropriately...
  3. ncbi Hormonal contraceptive discontinuation patterns according to formulation: investigation of associations in an administrative claims database
    Patricia Aikins Murphy
    University of Utah College of Nursing, Salt Lake City, UT 84112 5880, USA
    Contraception 77:257-63. 2008
    ..This study investigated whether specific hormonal contraceptive formulations and/or delivery systems might be correlated with discontinuation of contraception...
  4. ncbi Cervical cancer screening practices of certified nurse-midwives in the United States
    Patricia Aikins Murphy
    University of Utah College of Nursing in Salt Lake City, UT 84112, USA
    J Midwifery Womens Health 53:11-8. 2008
    ..Certified nurse-midwives are performing cervical cancer screening more frequently than current guidelines recommend. Comparisons to the practice of other providers are offered. Education to limit unnecessary testing is needed...
  5. ncbi Development of the Optimality Index as a new approach to evaluating outcomes of maternity care
    Patricia Aikins Murphy
    University of Utah College of Nursing, Salt Lake City, UT 84112 5880, USA
    J Obstet Gynecol Neonatal Nurs 35:770-8. 2006
    ..The Optimality Index-US shifts the focus from rare adverse events to evidence-based optimal events. This article describes the continuing development of the index and discusses clinical implications for obstetric nurse clinicians...
  6. ncbi Interaction of St. John's Wort with oral contraceptives: effects on the pharmacokinetics of norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol, ovarian activity and breakthrough bleeding
    Patricia A Murphy
    College of Nursing, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 841112 5880, USA
    Contraception 71:402-8. 2005
    ..This study evaluated the effect of the herbal remedy St. John's Wort on oral contraceptive (OC) therapy with respect to the pharmacokinetics of norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol, ovarian activity and breakthrough bleeding...
  7. ncbi Relationship of social network size to infant birth weight in Hispanic and non-Hispanic women
    Jane M Dyer
    University of Utah College of Nursing, 10 South 2000 East, Salt Lake City, UT 84132, USA
    J Immigr Minor Health 13:487-93. 2011
    ..In addition, this study reinforced the importance of carefully planned and executed surveys that are culturally appropriate...
  8. ncbi A description of the management and outcomes of vaginal birth after cesarean birth in the homebirth setting
    Gwen Latendresse
    University of Utah College of Nursing, Salt Lake City, UT 84112-5880, USA
    J Midwifery Womens Health 50:386-91. 2005
    ..It is imperative in the light of current evidence and practice climate to advocate for the availability of certified nurse-midwife services and woman-centered care in the hospital setting...
  9. ncbi Evidence-based approaches to managing nausea and vomiting in early pregnancy
    Tekoa L King
    University of Utah College of Nursing, Salt Lake City, UT 84112 5880, USA
    J Midwifery Womens Health 54:430-44. 2009
    ..This article reviews the epidemiology of nausea and vomiting in pregnancy, use of the PUQE index, and the evidence for specific nonpharmacologic and pharmacologic treatment regimens. A protocol for clinical management is presented...
  10. ncbi Grounding midwifery practice in evidence of all types
    Patricia Aikins Murphy
    J Midwifery Womens Health 50:361-2. 2005
  11. ncbi St. John's wort and oral contraceptives: reasons for concern?
    Patricia Aikins Murphy
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, NY 10032, USA
    J Midwifery Womens Health 47:447-50. 2002
    ..This article reviews available data and discusses theoretical reasons for concern about possible drug-herb interactions...
  12. ncbi New methods of hormonal contraception
    Patricia Aikins Murphy
    Department of Obsterics and Gynecology and Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, Research in Aging and Health, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA
    Nurse Pract 28:11-21; quiz 21-3. 2003
    ..New methods also offer reversibility and resumption of fertility if desired. This article discusses these new methods and reviews the literature on efficacy and side effects...
  13. ncbi Midwifery: a philosophy not a function
    Patricia Aikins Murphy
    J Midwifery Womens Health 49:1. 2004
  14. ncbi Developing midwifery knowledge: setting a research agenda
    Holly Powell Kennedy
    University of California-San Francisco, Department of Family Health Care Nursing, 2 Koret Way, Box 0606, San Francisco, CA 94143, USA
    J Midwifery Womens Health 52:95-7. 2007
  15. ncbi Midwifery research: rights and responsibilities
    Patricia Aikins Murphy
    J Midwifery Womens Health 52:93-4. 2007
  16. ncbi Partner influence on early discontinuation of the pill in a predominantly Hispanic population
    Jennifer Kerns
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Columbia University, New York, USA
    Perspect Sex Reprod Health 35:256-60. 2003
    ..Although studies have examined U.S. pill users' patterns of discontinuation, little is known about pill discontinuation, and the effects of partner influence, among Hispanics...
  17. ncbi Quick start: novel oral contraceptive initiation method
    Carolyn Westhoff
    Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Columbia University, New York, NY, USA
    Contraception 66:141-5. 2002
    ..8, 95% C.I. 1.1-7.3). Other factors associated with short-term continuation were: partner's knowledge of planned OC use, older age, and participant's agreement that she would be very unhappy about becoming pregnant in the next 6 months...

Research Grants2

  1. Effects of Hypericum Perforatum on Oral Contraceptives
    Patricia Murphy; Fiscal Year: 2002
    ..A concurrent aim is the development and refinement of a methodology for evaluating the risk of ovulation and unintended pregnancy from use of other herbs or medications during oral contraceptive use. ..
  2. St. John's Wort Effects on Levonorgestrel
    Patricia Murphy; Fiscal Year: 2006
    ..The study protocol will be refined for use in future studies of levonorgestrel and other emergency contraceptive regimens. ..