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Abigail
McNiven
abigail.mcniven@phc.ox.ac.uk
Ms
Vanessa
Eade
vanessa.eade@phc.ox.ac.uk
More information about this study, what is involved and how to take part can be found on the study website.
Noninflammatory disorders of female genital tract
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Endometriosis is a long-term condition involving the presence of tissue resembling the lining of the womb outside of the womb. There can be different symptoms, including pelvic pain and fertility problems. It can have negative impacts on mental health, work, and relationships. Around 10% of women have endometriosis, but this figure could be even higher. For NHS patients, the usual route to diagnosis is to see a GP, referral to a specialist, and key-hole surgery. On average, the length of time between first seeing a healthcare professional about symptoms and getting a diagnosis is 8 years. This delay leaves some women feeling ‘fobbed off’; many women continue to report poor experiences. More research is needed to better understand healthcare professionals’ perspectives, to find other improvements that can be made.
In this study we will interview around approximately 50 healthcare professionals. Around 30 in tertiary and secondary care, and around 20 in primary care. The interviews will take place by phone, online or in-person.
Interviews will use hypothetical clinical scenarios to explore the experiences and perspectives of the management, diagnosis and treatment by healthcare professionals involved in endometriosis care.
These interviews will be analysed alongside patient interviews which are being collected under a separate study approval, and alongside interviews already collected with GPs under a previous study.
We will explore similarities and differences in what patients and healthcare professionals say, and look for examples of both good and poor care as well as points of mismatch between patient and healthcare professional accounts. The aim is to develop a comprehensive and integrated whole-system understanding of endometriosis healthcare journeys and experiences.
The findings will be published in peer review journals and used to develop resources for patients and healthcare professionals.
Start dates may differ between countries and research sites. The research team are responsible for keeping the information up-to-date.
The recruitment start and end dates are as follows:
Observational type: Qualitative;
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Healthcare professional not currently working clinically in England, Wales, Scotland, or Northern Ireland.
Below are the locations for where you can take part in the trial. Please note that not all sites may be open.
Abigail
McNiven
abigail.mcniven@phc.ox.ac.uk
Ms
Vanessa
Eade
vanessa.eade@phc.ox.ac.uk
More information about this study, what is involved and how to take part can be found on the study website.
The study is sponsored by University of Oxford and funded by NIHR Evaluation, Trials and Studies Co-ordinating Centre (NETSCC) .
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