Barriers to and Facilitators of Expedited Partner Therapy in US Emergency Departments: A Qualitative Study

Key Points

• This research aims to explore barriers to and facilitators of expedited partner therapy (EPT) implementation in US emergency departments.
• Conducted qualitative interviews with emergency department staff.
• Analyzed experiences related to nontraditional prescribing processes and established EPT protocols.
• Identified key barriers related to nontraditional prescribing practices.
• Found that established EPT protocols in some emergency departments can mitigate these challenges.