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JOURNAL OF ADVANCED NURSING
卷 73, 期 10, 页码 2318-2326出版社
WILEY
DOI: 10.1111/jan.13300
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beliefs; diagnosis; empathy; knowledge; lived experience; long-term risks; polycystic ovary syndrome; qualitative study
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- Duchy Health Charity
- Trustees of Cornwall Diabetes and Endocrinology Centre, Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Primary Care Trust (Flexibility and Sustainability Fund)
- Queen's Nursing Institute
AimsTo explore the impact of the diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome on health/ill health identity, how women experience this diagnosis and their health beliefs. BackgroundPolycystic ovary syndrome is a common and heterogeneous condition, giving rise to a wide range of different health concerns. Previous research on polycystic ovary syndrome has been dominated by the medical perspective and less is known about the experiences and needs of women. DesignA qualitative study of 32 premenopausal adult women with polycystic ovary syndrome (diagnosis confirmed by Rotterdam criteria), aged between 18 and 45years, recruited from a primary and secondary care setting. MethodsThematic analysis of transcripts from 11 focus groups conducted between 2013-2015. Results/FindingsWomen identified a range of concerns affecting personal and reproductive identity, health knowledge and beliefs: (1) delays and barriers to diagnosis; (2) general lack of empathy by the medical profession; (3) difficulty in accessing specialist referral; (4) lack of information from professionals; (5) inconsistent and sometimes unsatisfactory experiences with medications; (6) insufficient help and advice regarding in/fertility; (7) relative lack of awareness or concern about longer term risks such as diabetes; and (8) significant discrepancies between the beliefs of women with polycystic ovary syndrome and how they experienced the attitudes of healthcare professionals. ConclusionsThere appears to be a divergence between women's experience and attitudes of healthcare professionals. The diagnosis, support and lived experience of women with polycystic ovary syndrome could be enhanced by better professional recognition of these concerns, improved knowledge and communication about polycystic ovary syndrome and better access to support and specialist advice.
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