Dismissal, distrust, and dismay: a phenomenological exploration of young women’s diagnostic experiences with endometriosis and subsequent support

Wren, Georgina and Mercer, Jenny 2022. Dismissal, distrust, and dismay: a phenomenological exploration of young women’s diagnostic experiences with endometriosis and subsequent support. Journal of Health Psychology 27 (11) , pp. 2549-2565. 10.1177/13591053211059387

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Abstract

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

Item Type:	Article
Date Type:	Publication
Status:	Published
Schools:	Psychology
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
ISSN:	1359-1053
Date of First Compliant Deposit:	9 December 2021
Date of Acceptance:	26 October 2021
Last Modified:	08 Apr 2024 17:01
URI:	https://orca.cardiff.ac.uk/id/eprint/146042

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