Implementation of international guidelines for polycystic ovary syndrome: barriers and facilitators among gynecologists and primary care providers.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To identify barriers and facilitators to the implementation of evidence-based guidelines among gynecologists and primary care physicians (PCPs) caring for women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

Design

Qualitative semi-structured interview study.

Setting

Academic medical center.

Patients

None.

Interventions

None.

Main outcome measures

Barriers and facilitators in the diagnosis and management of PCOS.

Results

We interviewed 10 gynecologists and 8 PCPs to reach thematic saturation using a thematic analysis approach. Four themes were identified: diagnostic considerations, treatment of symptoms of PCOS, screening for long-term complications of PCOS, and counseling on long-term complications. Many gynecologists did not perform the

SUBMITTER: Lee IT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9250120 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature