Narrative medicine intervention on the obstetric-gynaecological work floor to discuss social stigmas around heavy menstrual bleeding using cocreated site-specific poetry.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Stigmatisation and lack of awareness about many women's health concerns constitute a major public health problem. This study analyses the impact of a narrative medicine (NM) intervention designed for obstetrical-gynaecological (OB-GYN) professionals and patients in a teaching hospital. It used a cocreated, site-specific poem based on patient and clinician lived experience narratives to stimulate meaningful discussions on taboo topics and provide an opportunity for participants to learn from each other's perspectives and experiences.

Method

This qualitative study employed a thematic analysis of 36 written reflections collected in three 1-hour NM sessions, along with follow-up interviews with 14 participants (aged≥18 years, fluently Dutch speaking).

Results

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SUBMITTER: Eising H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12421098 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature