The Experiences of Endometriosis Patients During Primary Healthcare Encounters
Project 566
Research Team
- Sarah Harris
- Laila J. Tata
- Nadeem Qureshi
- Et al
Abstract Endometriosis affects 10% of those assigned-female-at-birth worldwide. Diagnosis typically takes between 5–12 years. This qualitative systematic review explored endometriosis patients’ experiences with primary healthcare professionals from presentation before diagnosis to post-diagnosis follow-up. Six electronic databases were searched: CINAHL, MEDLINE, Embase, PubMed, Scopus, and PsycINFO. A total of 37 articles were included and synthesized thematically. Findings showed common issues that patients were experiencing during their interactions with primary healthcare professionals, including dismissal regarding their symptoms, delayed referral to secondary care, and lack of knowledge regarding endometriosis. This review highlights a need for improved education and awareness surrounding endometriosis amongst primary healthcare professionals.
Information
Type
Journal article
Publisher
Informa UK Ltd
Addresses
This study is part of a PhD being undertaken by Sarah Harris, which is funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) School for Primary Care Research (reference: C105).
