Exploring regional healthcare utilisation and quality of care for endometriosis in rural areas in Hesse, Germany: a mixed methods study protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The need of a regional healthcare monitoring in order to evaluate quality and utilisation of health services in smaller scale is internationally and in Germany well established. Little is known about variation in healthcare in rural German areas, especially for women's health. In particular, endometriosis is highly prevalent and known to be unsatisfactorily treated. Thus, this study aims to investigate utilisation and quality of care, the influence of structural determinants on quality and the patient's experiences on endometriosis healthcare in rural Hesse.

Methods and analysis

We will use a mixed methods approach to ensure reliable mapping of the care situation for endometriosis patients in seven counties in Central and Eastern Hesse. First, retrospective seco

SUBMITTER: Brauer L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10450047 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature