Experiences of patients with endometriosis with a digital health application: a qualitative analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Endometriosis is a frequent disease in women of reproductive age in which the endometrium occurs outside the uterine cavity. Multimodal treatment approaches are necessary due to loss of quality of life and the chronic nature of the disease. Digital health applications (DiGa) are becoming increasingly important. This research project investigates how a healthcare app can influence the subjective experience of illness in patients with endometriosis.

Methods

Empiric data were collected through semi-structured interviews. Data analysis was carried out using qualitative focussed interview analysis. Reliability was ensured by joint interdisciplinary and interprofessional evaluation of the interviews by experts and those affected.

Results

Ten patients with endomet

SUBMITTER: Zugaj MR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11393288 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature