The patient-centeredness of endometriosis care and targets for improvement: a systematic review

Eline A F Dancet, Eline Dancet, Apers S, Silke Apers, Jan A M Kremer, Kremer JA, W. L. D. M. Nelen, Willianne L D M Nelen, Nelen WL, Walter Sermeus, D'Hooghe TM, Thomas D'Hooghe, Thomas D’Hooghe, Thomas M D'Hooghe
Gynecologic and obstetric investigation · 2014 · vol. 78(2) , pp. 69–80 · doi:10.1159/000358392 · PMID:24863284 · W2060329010
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Endometriosis patients value patient-centered care dimensions, with timely diagnosis and staff respect identified as key improvement targets despite existing strengths in coordination and involvement of significant others.

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BACKGROUND: Endometriosis is a prevalent condition compromising physical and psychosocial health and thus requiring patient-centered care, which is guided by patients' values. This study aimed to find out what the patient's perspective on endometriosis care is and how the patient-centeredness of endometriosis care can be improved. METHODS: Electronic databases were searched systematically, and study selection was based on eligibility and quality. Study methodology was examined. Specific care aspects valued by patients were organized according to 10 dimensions of patient-centered endometriosis care. Based on patients' assessments of service quality, patient-centered improvement targets and strengths were identified. RESULTS: Twelve of 20 eligible studies had sufficient quality to be included. Endometriosis patients valued all 10 dimensions of patient-centered endometriosis care. Problematic service quality was reported for all dimensions but 'coordination and integration' and 'involvement of significant others'. Two patient-centered strengths and 29 patient-centered improvement targets were identified. The most frequently reported improvement targets on which studies agreed were 'timely diagnosis' and 'being believed and respected by staff'. CONCLUSION: Endometriosis patients value patient-centeredness in addition to effectiveness and safety of care, and its 10 dimensions require attention in clinical practice. Research into the assessment and improvement of patient-centered endometriosis care is required.

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endometriosis

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Endometriosis Patient-Centered Care Patient-Centered Care Emotions Emotions Empathy Empathy Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Endometriosis Female Female Humans Humans MEDLINE MEDLINE Patient Satisfaction Patient Satisfaction Physician-Patient Relations

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