The Perception of the Quality of Professional Healthcare Assistance for the Management of Endometriosis

Findings from a National Survey in Italy

Bibliographic Data

ID15467232
AuthorsVincenza Cofini (0000-0003-1107-418X, University of L'Aquila), Mario Muselli (0000-0001-5816-2393, University of L'Aquila, corresponding author), Erika Limoncin (0009-0001-5094-0688, Sapienza University of Rome), Chiara Lolli (0009-0005-1082-6812, University of L'Aquila), Erika Pelaccia (0009-0004-6813-255X, University of L'Aquila), Maurizio Guido (0000-0001-6554-0874, University of L'Aquila), Leila Fabiani (0000-0002-0597-1450, University of L'Aquila), Stefano Necozione (0000-0003-2501-1665, University of L'Aquila)
Year2023
Volume20
Issue21
Pages6978-6978
Publication date2023-10-26
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueInternational Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601
PublisherMultidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3390/ijerph20216978
PMID37947536
OpenAlexW4387957782
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited49

(1) Background: endometriosis is included in the list of chronic and disabling pathologies. This study aimed to examine patients' points of view about the quality of care for endometriosis during the COVID-19 pandemic; (2) Methods: we conducted a survey on knowledge about endometriosis, management of endometriosis, perceived mental and physical well-being, and perceived changes in the quality of care during the pandemic; (3) Results: out of 1065 participants, 875 were included in the analysis, with an average age of 34. Overall, patients had positive perceptions of care accessibility and cleanliness (95%), but less satisfaction with visit hours (86%). Those with better physical and psychological health were more satisfied with service hours, while those treated at specialised centres were more content with cleanliness. Satisfaction with clarity was linked to specialist treatment, and perceived availability to listen correlated with age, complications, and overall health status; (4) Conclusions: patients' perspectives are crucial for patient education and advocate for specialised interdisciplinary networks to support endometriosis management and patients' well-being. These findings highlight the importance of considering patient viewpoints, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on healthcare systems and suggest a need for further research from the patient's perspective

CLARITY · Context (archaeology · Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19 · Disease · Endometriosis · Family medicine · Gynecology · Health care · Pandemic · Patient satisfaction · Perception · Endometrial and Cervical Cancer Treatments · Endometriosis Research and Treatment · Medicine · Nursing · Psychology · Uterine Myomas and Treatments · Internal Medicine

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