The Experiences of Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome of the Healthcare They Receive: A Qualitative Systematic Review.

IF 3.4 3区医学 Q1 NURSING

Journal of Advanced Nursing Pub Date : 2025-09-30 DOI:10.1111/jan.70265

Baoying Zhang,Joan Lalor

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BACKGROUND More than 12% of women worldwide are affected by polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), whose symptoms are similar to those of puberty, often leading to delayed diagnosis and missing the opportunity for early intervention. This not only puts PCOS women under physical and mental stress but also reduces their trust in doctors and makes them dissatisfied with the healthcare they receive, which in turn affects their quality of life. Therefore, to improve the doctor-patient relationship and promote health, it is essential to investigate and understand the healthcare experiences that women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) receive. AIM To explore the experiences of women with PCOS when they receive healthcare. DESIGN Qualitative systematic review. METHODS Data were collected and screened using the systematic review management system Covidence, based on the established inclusion criteria. The Critical Appraisal Skills Programme Checklist was used for critical appraisal, and thematic analysis was used for data analysis. DATA SOURCES The databases searched included CINAHL, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, and Scopus. The search was limited to studies published in English between 2002 and May 2024. RESULTS Seven studies were selected for final inclusion. Three themes were identified: (1) responsive care from healthcare practitioners, (2) managing polycystic ovarian syndrome, and (3) polycystic ovary syndrome and its impact on self-image. CONCLUSION The development of a multidisciplinary PCOS clinic, the establishment of online support groups, and the creation of comprehensive patient-centered treatment plans are vital to enhancing the health outcomes of women with PCOS. IMPACT Multidisciplinary PCOS clinics, online support groups, and comprehensive patient-centered treatment plans can improve health outcomes for women with PCOS. REPORTING METHOD The EQUATOR guidelines for PRISMA have been utilised. PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION No patient or public contribution.

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多囊卵巢综合征妇女的医疗保健经验：一个定性的系统评价。

世界范围内，超过12%的女性患有多囊卵巢综合征（PCOS），其症状与青春期相似，常常导致诊断延误，错失早期干预的机会。这不仅使多囊卵巢综合征妇女承受身心压力，而且降低了她们对医生的信任，使她们对所得到的医疗保健不满意，从而影响了她们的生活质量。因此，调查和了解多囊卵巢综合征（PCOS）妇女的医疗保健经历，对改善医患关系、促进健康至关重要。目的探讨多囊卵巢综合征（PCOS）妇女在接受医疗保健时的经历。设计定性的系统评价。方法采用系统评价管理系统covid - ence，根据确定的纳入标准收集和筛选数据。关键评价技能方案核对表用于关键评价，专题分析用于数据分析。数据来源检索的数据库包括CINAHL、MEDLINE、PsycINFO和Scopus。这项研究仅限于2002年至2024年5月期间用英文发表的研究。结果最终纳入7项研究。确定了三个主题：(1)医疗从业者的响应性护理，(2)多囊卵巢综合征的管理，(3)多囊卵巢综合征及其对自我形象的影响。结论建立多学科多囊卵巢综合征（PCOS）门诊，建立在线支持小组，制定以患者为中心的综合治疗方案，对改善PCOS患者的健康状况至关重要。多学科多囊卵巢综合征诊所、在线支持小组和以患者为中心的综合治疗计划可以改善多囊卵巢综合征妇女的健康结果。报告方法采用了PRISMA的EQUATOR准则。病人或公众捐款：没有病人或公众捐款。

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Journal of Advanced Nursing 医学-护理

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6.40

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7.90%

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369

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3 months

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