Endometriosis: assessing knowledge, perceptions, and experiences of patients’ encounters with health care professionals.
Onkendi, Rabera I (2024)
2024
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2024052917688
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Endometriosis is a chronic gynecological condition affecting 1 in every ten women of reproductive age. Primarily, it is characterized by excruciating pain during menstruation and sometimes outside the menstruation cycle. This study aims to discover the perceptions and experiences of women living with endometriosis during their encounters with healthcare professionals.
The literature review encompassed CINAHL and PubMed databases published between 2014-2024. After the article selection process, five articles were selected for the study out of the total 476 articles retrieved. During the analysis, four main themes emerged, each highlighting a crucial aspect of the patient experience:' Inadequate knowledge,'' Medical myths and Ignorance,'' Availability and quality of care, and' Lack of support.' Accordingly, there is an urgent need for comprehensive patient care that considers each patient's unique needs and wishes and the necessity of addressing these issues in patient care.
This study highlights healthcare professionals' crucial role in supporting women grappling with endometriosis and the urgent need for improved communication between healthcare professionals and patients.
These findings offer invaluable insights that can be leveraged to bolster patient-centered care, foster better communication, and ultimately elevate the overall well-being of individuals affected by this chronic condition.
The literature review encompassed CINAHL and PubMed databases published between 2014-2024. After the article selection process, five articles were selected for the study out of the total 476 articles retrieved. During the analysis, four main themes emerged, each highlighting a crucial aspect of the patient experience:' Inadequate knowledge,'' Medical myths and Ignorance,'' Availability and quality of care, and' Lack of support.' Accordingly, there is an urgent need for comprehensive patient care that considers each patient's unique needs and wishes and the necessity of addressing these issues in patient care.
This study highlights healthcare professionals' crucial role in supporting women grappling with endometriosis and the urgent need for improved communication between healthcare professionals and patients.
These findings offer invaluable insights that can be leveraged to bolster patient-centered care, foster better communication, and ultimately elevate the overall well-being of individuals affected by this chronic condition.