Improved quality of life (EHP-30) in patients with endometriosis after surgical treatment
Rev. Assoc. Med. Bras. (1992, Impr.)
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69(8): e20230316, 2023. tab
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ABSTRACT
SUMMARY OBJECTIVE:
This study aimed to evaluate the quality of life of patients with endometriosis before and after surgical treatment.METHODS:
An observational, longitudinal, and prospective study was conducted with 102 women with pelvic pain and endometriosis that was unimproved by clinical treatment and indicated for surgical treatment. The patients' quality of life was assessed using the 30-item Endometriosis Health Profile (EHP-30) questionnaire before and 3 and 6 months after surgery. The statistical tests were analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences version 17.0, and the Friedman test was used.RESULTS:
There was a reduction in EHP-30 scores 3 and 6 months after surgery compared to before surgery, as well as 6 months after surgery compared to 3 months after surgery, in the central questionnaire (PART 1) and in Sections A, B, C, E, and F (p<0.0001). For Section D, there was a reduction in scores 6 months after surgery compared to before surgery (p<0.0001).CONCLUSION:
Surgical treatment of endometriosis improves quality of life in several areas assessed by the EHP-30 questionnaire.
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Type of study:
Observational study
Language:
English
Journal:
Rev. Assoc. Med. Bras. (1992, Impr.)
Journal subject:
EducaÆo em Sa£de
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GestÆo do Conhecimento para a Pesquisa em Sa£de
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Medicine
Year:
2023
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Hospital São Domingos/BR
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Universidade Federal do Maranhão/BR
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