Implementation of Certified Endometriosis Centers: 5-year Experience in German-speaking Europe

Overview

Journal Gynecol Obstet Invest

Specialty Gynecology & Obstetrics

Date 2013 Feb 9

PMID 23391712

Citations 11

Authors

A D Ebert

U Ulrich

J Keckstein

M Muller

A E Schindler

M Sillem

H-R Tinneberg

R L De Wilde

K-W Schweppe

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Abstract

The idea of quality improvement in the management of endometriosis has been brought to attention throughout Europe. This - first and foremost - includes the implementation of centers specialized in treating endometriosis. This leads to qualification of both physicians and other medical staff, enforcement of research efforts, and informing the patients, the public, politicians, healthcare providers, and industry. Given limited budgets, focusing on the existing national commitment may be the first step.

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