Investigating the Underutilization of Uterine Fibroid Embolization by Surveying Practice Preferences of Obstetricians/Gynecologists

Investigating the Underutilization of Uterine Fibroid Embolization by Surveying Practice Preferences of Obstetricians/Gynecologists

This study aimed to survey the practice preferences of obstetricians/gynecologists (OB/GYNs) that may be contributing to the underutilization of uterine fibroid embolization (UFE) in the treatment of symptomatic uterine fibroids (SUFs). A 22-question survey was created using the Qualtrics XM softwar...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of vascular and interventional radiology 2023-08, Vol.34 (8), p.1430-1434
Hauptverfasser: Kubiszewski, Kacper, Maag, Brenden, Hunsaker, Parker, Iwai, Takuma, Lim, Jihoon, Duffey, Erin, Varlamov, Anna, Yoo, Raphael
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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Female
Gynecologists
Humans
Leiomyoma - diagnostic imaging
Leiomyoma - therapy
Obstetricians
Pregnancy
Surveys and Questionnaires
Uterine Neoplasms - therapy
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Zusammenfassung:This study aimed to survey the practice preferences of obstetricians/gynecologists (OB/GYNs) that may be contributing to the underutilization of uterine fibroid embolization (UFE) in the treatment of symptomatic uterine fibroids (SUFs). A 22-question survey was created using the Qualtrics XM software and distributed to an obstetrics/gynecology–specific social media group of resident or attending OB/GYNs practicing in the United States. One hundred twelve responses met the inclusion criteria. For patients with SUFs, UFE was offered as a first-choice option
ISSN:1051-0443
1535-7732
DOI:10.1016/j.jvir.2023.04.022