biostudies-literatureUnknown5(1)Laily A<h4>Objective</h4>To explore clinicians' perspectives on diagnosing, treating, and managing uterine fibroids, identifying gaps and challenges in health care delivery, and offering recommendations for improving care.<h4>Materials and methods</h4>A qualitative design was used to conduct 14 semistructured interviews with clinicians who treat fibroid patients in central Indiana. Interviews were audio recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed using thematic analysis techniques. Constant comparative analysis was used to identify emergent themes.<h4>Results</h4>Four themes emerged. (1) Lack of patient fibroid awareness: Patients lacked fibroid awareness, leading to challenges in explaining diagnoses and treatment. Misconceptions and emotional distress highlighted the need for better education.Women's health reports (New Rochelle, N.Y.)293-304https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC10979696biostudies-literatureEnhancing Uterine Fibroid Care: Clinician Perspectives on Diagnosis, Disparities, and Strategies for Improving Health Care.PMC10979696Wettschurack CDykstra CKasting MLDeMaria ALNair IShank SELaily AKhamis GfalseEnhancing Uterine Fibroid Care: Clinician Perspectives on Diagnosis, Disparities, and Strategies for Improving Health Care.<h4>Objective</h4>To explore clinicians' perspectives on diagnosing, treating, and managing uterine fibroids, identifying gaps and challenges in health care delivery, and offering recommendations for improving care.<h4>Materials and methods</h4>A qualitative design was used to conduct 14 semistructured interviews with clinicians who treat fibroid patients in central Indiana. Interviews were audio recorded, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed using thematic analysis techniques. Constant comparative analysis was used to identify emergent themes.<h4>Results</h4>Four themes emerged. (1) Lack of patient fibroid awareness: Patients lacked fibroid awareness, leading to challenges in explaining diagnoses and treatment. Misconceptions and emotional distress highlighted the need for better education.2024-01-01T00:00:00Z20242026-07-09T12:21:39.234Z2025-04-19T10:14:40.889ZS-EPMC109796963855894410.1089/whr.2023.0113