Measurement properties of sexual function assessment questionnaires in women with endometriosis: A systematic review following COSMIN guidelines.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Sexual function of patients with endometriosis should be assessed by patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) that present high reliability and validity. The objective was to study the PROMs used to assess sexual function for patients with endometriosis to improve their selection for research and clinical practice.

Material and methods

We performed a systematic literature review from January 2000 to September 2023. All studies including women with confirmed endometriosis and assessing sexual quality of life or sexual function or sexual distress were retrieved. Different properties of PROMs used for sexual dysfunction were assessed according to the COnsensus-based Standards for the selection of health Measurement Instruments (COSMIN) recommendations. Properties

SUBMITTER: Oppenheimer A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11019533 | biostudies-literature | 2024 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature