Patients' and relatives' perspectives on best possible care in the context of developing a multidisciplinary center for endometriosis and adenomyosis: findings from a national survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Endometriosis and adenomyosis are common benign conditions compromising both physical and psychological health, with a negative impact on quality of life. This survey aimed to establish what the users' perspectives are on best possible care in the context of developing a multidisciplinary center for endometriosis and adenomyosis in Norway.

Methods

An electronic questionnaire was developed in collaboration between the Norwegian Patient's Endometriosis Society (NPES) and gynecologists with special interest in endometriosis and adenomyosis. The questionnaire was distributed digitally to the members of NPES in May 2021.

Results

938 participants answered the questionnaire. Better patient information, long term therapeutic plans and integration of their partners

SUBMITTER: Omtvedt M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9188072 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature