Cardiff University, UK.
Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK.
J Health Psychol. 2022 Sep;27(11):2549-2565. doi: 10.1177/13591053211059387. Epub 2021 Dec 2.
Endometriosis is associated with extensive physical and emotional difficulties, yet there is little research investigating the impact of the diagnostic journey particularly for younger women. Using semi structured on-line interviews and an interpretative phenomenological analysis, this study explored nine young women's experiences of the diagnostic process and the significance of support during this period. Three main themes emerged: 'the pursuit of a diagnosis', 'adjusting to a new normality' and 'the importance of effective support'. These experiences revealed clinical shortcomings and potential improvements to current guidelines and practices to facilitate a more emboldening process for patients.
子宫内膜异位症与广泛的身体和情绪困难有关，但很少有研究调查诊断过程的影响，特别是对年轻女性。本研究采用半结构化在线访谈和解释性现象学分析，探讨了 9 名年轻女性在诊断过程中的经历以及在此期间获得支持的重要性。出现了三个主要主题：“寻求诊断”、“适应新的常态”和“有效支持的重要性”。这些经历揭示了临床的不足和当前指南及实践的潜在改进，以促进患者更有信心的治疗过程。
