Inpatient Endometriosis Care in Germany: Hospital Caseloads and their Spatial Distribution
Brauer, L.; Ji, L.; Geraedts, M. · Das Gesundheitswesen · 2025 · Heft EFirst · S. 1 bis 1
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Zusammenfassung
Endometriosis is a chronic gynaecological disease with an estimated prevalence of 10 – 15%. The German guideline provides evidence-based recommendations for diagnosis and treatment, but care provided is inadequate care due to long diagnostic pathways. Recent German research focused on regional variations in outpatient care, however research on inpatient endometriosis care is still lacking. The aim of the study was to examine inpatient endometriosis care – hospital locations and their caseloads. Spatial coverage, caseload distribution patterns and possible clusters, including certified endometriosis centres (CEC)…