Empowerment of Women with Endometriosis from the Advanced Practice Nurse Care Perspective: A Concept Analysis

Purpose: To critically analyze the concept of empowerment in women with endometriosis, developing a clear theoretical and operational understanding as a core component of healthcare, and strengthening its theoretical and practical framework within personalized advanced nursing care. Patients and Methods: A concept analysis was conducted using Wilson’s technique, incorporating an integrative review of 66 studies identified through MEDLINE, CINAHL, and the Merriam-Webster Dictionary. This approach was used to clarify the defining characteristics and attributes of empowerment in women with endometriosis considering contextual factors related to the condition and women’s lived experiences. Results: Empowerment in women with endometriosis emerged as both a dynamic process and an outcome shaped by contextual, emotional and, self-regulatory factors related to the disease. Six interrelated core elements form a conceptual model: Effective Communication, Access and Support Resources, Information for decision-making, Advocacy, Health-Self Management and Additional Resources and Support. These elements interact to promote active participation in care. These findings also support the need for the development of context-specific tools to assess empowerment in women with endometriosis. Conclusion: This concept analysis highlights empowerment as a multidimensional and context-specific unmet need in endometriosis healthcare, supporting the development of targeted, theory-informed nursing interventions. Keywords: Endometriosis, Advanced Practice Nurse, Concept Analysis, Patient Empowerment