Does Quality of Care (QoC) Perception Influence the Quality of Life (QoL) in Women with Endometriosis? Results from an Italian Nationwide Survey during Covid Pandemic

Abstract

(1) Background: Endometriosis is a chronic and progressive illness that generates a slew of issues, lowering the quality of life of women. The purpose of this study was to look at the quality of life in women with endometriosis and how it relates to the quality of care. (2) Methods: This study is an online survey performed in Italy during the COVID pandemic using the Italian version of the Health Questionnaire SF-36 and a questionnaire for assessing the quality of care received. (3) Results: 1052 women with a self-reported diagnosis of endometriosis participated in the survey. The mean levels of Physical Component Summary (PCS) and Mental Component Summary (MCS) were 38.89 ± 10.55 and 34.59 ± 11.17, respectively. A total of 77% of women judged the services they received positively, and 51% considered the coordination between healthcare professionals to be satisfactory. The satisfaction index mean was 23.11 ± 4.80. PCS was positively related to Occupation, high educational level, physical activity, and health care satisfaction. MCS was positively related to higher age, physical activity, and health care satisfaction. (4) Conclusions: The study indicated that satisfaction with health care was a significant predictor of QoL in women with endometriosis, for both physical and mental health.

Investigating Unhealthy Behaviors Associated with SF-36 Domains in Women with Endometriosis—Findings from a Web-Based Survey Data Set

“…The present study represents a secondary analysis of a data set from the project “Quality of care and perception of quality of life in women with endometriosis in the covid era”, the results of which have already been partially reported [ 17 , 38 ].…”

“…The illness has a substantial impact on women’s social activities, sexual relationships, and mental and emotional health [ 14 , 15 , 16 ]. Scientific research has shown that endometriosis can lower physical QoL to a level comparable to the physical QoL perceived by cancer patients [ 14 , 17 ].…”

Factors associated with chronic pelvic pain in women with endometriosis: A national study on clinical and sociodemographic characteristics, lifestyles, quality of life, and perceptions of quality of care, during the COVID-19 pandemic

“…This project aimed to investigate the QoL in women with endometriosis and the eventual impact on it or the QoC. 6 The STROBE Guidelines were used to ensure the reporting of this observational study.…”

“…Endometriosis has been linked to decreased psychological and social well-being and has a detrimental effect on all aspects of QoL. 4 – 6 …”

“…7 Because of the heterogeneity of the disease, women may have a range of incapacitating symptoms that adversely impact their QoL, which is in proportion to the severity of the symptoms. 5 – 9…”