Economic Implications of Endometriosis: A Review

Darbà, Josep; Marsà, Alícia

doi:10.1007/s40273-022-01211-0

Cited by 18 publications

(8 citation statements)

References 49 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Unclassified

Order By: Relevance

“…A high income also allows easier access to pharmacological, physiotherapeutic, and psychological treatments not provided by the National Health Service (NHS). All these aspects could lead, in women with lower sociocultural levels, to increased diagnostic delays or otherwise avoidable complications, affecting their QoL [ 52 ]. Such inequalities in the Italian health system are unfortunately well known and represent a major challenge for the NHS, which should try to reduce them, for the wellness of Italian citizens and the health system itself [ 53 , 54 ].…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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

Muselli,

Mancinelli,

Limoncin

et al. 2024

Behavioral Sciences

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Unhealthy behaviors may contribute to the development and the progression of chronic diseases with negative consequences on patients’ quality of life. The present study aimed to investigate the relationship between unhealthy behaviors (physical inactivity, tobacco consumption, and alcohol consumption) and health-related quality of life, measured with the SF-36 questionnaire, in women with endometriosis. To achieve this, data from a previous cross-sectional web survey among Italian adult women were analyzed. A total of 1045 responses were included in the analysis. Among the SF-36 subscales, the lowest score was recorded in the energy/fatigue domain: mean = 35.536 (Standard Deviation = 18.452). Smoking and physically inactive women had lower scores than non-smoking and physically active women, respectively, in each SF-36 domain. Women who drank more than one unit of alcohol a day, on average, reported lower scores than women with an alcohol intake <1 unit a day, for the following SF-36 domains: role limitations due to physical health, role limitations due to emotional problems, and emotional well-being. The multivariable analysis evidenced that employment, physical inactivity, and tobacco consumption were significant predictors for each SF-36 domain (p < 0.05). Physical inactivity and tobacco consumption had negative effects on the SF-36 subscales. Our results showed the need to monitor unhealthy behaviors to improve the overall well-being of women with endometriosis. Tailored strategies addressing smoking cessation, promoting physical activity, and moderating alcohol intake may aid in enhancing health-related quality of life in this vulnerable population.

show abstract

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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

Muselli,

Mancinelli,

Limoncin

et al. 2024

Behavioral Sciences

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…Endometriosis affects a significant proportion of the world’s population – estimated to be present in up to 10% of females, and up to 50% of women with infertility ( 1 ). It also has significant healthcare costs, with the most recent study in 2022 appraising the direct cost of endometriosis to be US$1459 to US$20,239 per patient per year, and indirect cost to be between US$4,572 and US$14,079 ( 4 ). An Australian study in 2019 projected the total economic burden per year in the reproductive aged population (at 10% prevalence) to be Int$6.50 billion ( 5 ).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

The bidirectional relationship between endometriosis and microbiome

et al. 2023

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Endometriosis has been described by many different theories of pathogenesis over the years. It is now also appreciated to be a state of chronic inflammation, and the role of immune dysfunction in its development has been proven. There is increasing evidence to support the role of the microbiome in the formation and progression of endometriosis via inflammatory pathways. The dysbiosis seen in endometriosis is thought to be both causative and a consequence of the pathogenesis. Gut, peritoneal fluid and female reproductive tract microbiota has been studied to understand if there are any microbiome signatures specific to endometriosis. New research on how to manipulate the microbiome for better detection and treatment of endometriosis is emerging.

show abstract

“…Though, owing to the asymptomatic nature of this disease in some cases, a wide range of affected women remain undiagnosed [10]. Different symptoms and consequences of this disease affect several aspects of a person's life; therefore, the direct and indirect costs of this condition should be considered [11]. Despite the fact that the economic burden of endometriosis is underestimated, extensive studies performed across different countries substantiated that its burden is alike or higher than other chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease [12][13][14].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Identifying Required Data Elements for Designing A Mobile-Based Application for Self-Care of Women Living with Endometriosis

Seyfi,

Salehi,

Pahlevanynejad

et al. 2023

Front Health Inform

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

Introduction: According to WHO, 190 million reproductive-aged women are affected by endometriosis. Using self-care interventions has a significant impact on managing endometriosis-related pain. Despite the enormous potential of different endometriosis applications, the medical professionals’ role has been neglected in the process of app development. This study aimed to extract the requirements for developing a mobile-based app for self-care of endometriosis patients through an overview of the literature, and validate them according to the expert gynecologists’ point of view.Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional descriptive study was carried out in two steps. First, endometriosis-related articles were reviewed. Second, a researcher-made questionnaire (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.98) was designed to validate the identified information elements. Elements that obtained at least an average score of 3.2 (60%) out of 5-point Likert scale, were considered practicable elements for designing the app.Results: Based on the literature review, 36 studies were retrieved and 126 data elements were extracted. The elements were classified into six categories including electronic health record, educational materials, follow-up, pain management, nutritional diet, and lifestyle. All data elements except “using traditional opioids/drugs” were verified.Conclusion: In this study, a minimum data set was achieved for designing an endometriosis mobile app. Due to the lack of international standards for designing health apps, the results of this research can be beneficial for the design and development of any other apps. Investment in this study would improve the quality of care thereby reducing the burden and cost of endometriosis.

show abstract

Economic Implications of Endometriosis: A Review

Cited by 18 publications

References 49 publications

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

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

The bidirectional relationship between endometriosis and microbiome

Identifying Required Data Elements for Designing A Mobile-Based Application for Self-Care of Women Living with Endometriosis

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About