Optimizing Patient Experiences and Outcomes: Proposal to Develop an Endometriosis Care Quality Collaborative in the
Ted Lee1, Mauricio Abrao2, Mindy Christianson3
1Division Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, NYU Langone Health (Lee and Lee), New York City, New York.
Abstract:
Endometriosis is a chronic disease that is characterized by pain, infertility, and reduced quality of life. Despite varied treatment modalities, a high proportion of individuals experience debilitating symptoms and develop comorbid pain conditions. In this manuscript, we describe the current state of endometriosis care in the United States and advocate for the establishment of an Endometriosis Care Quality Collaborative that would involve high-volume surgical management and multidisciplinary approaches to clinical care and research. We present quality and ethical arguments and outline a plan to design and implement accredited centers of expertise. This work was completed by members of the Endometriosis Care Quality Collaborative Taskforce and involved collaboration between members of multiple national societies, including the AAGL, the North American Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, the Society of Gynecologic Surgeons, and the Society of Reproductive Surgeons.
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