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Assessment of the Validity and Quality of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) Screening Tools Available for Women Globally: A Systematic Review

Authors :
Lea Sacca
Diana Lobaina
Elisheva Knopf
Sara Burgoa
Samantha Jimenez
Goodness Okwaraji
Madison Etzel
Vartiter Vardanyan
Madison Tharp
Meera Rao
Vama Jhumkhawala
Joshua Sohmer
Sebastian Densley
Niko Linzer
Pranav Meka
Daniella Diaz
Michelle Knecht
Dawn Kimberly Hopkins
Panagiota Kitsantas
Maria Mejia
Candy Wilson
Source :
Clinics and Practice, Vol 14, Iss 5, Pp 1625-1649 (2024)
Publication Year :
2024
Publisher :
MDPI AG, 2024.

Abstract

Background: This systematic review has the following aims: (1) to identify measurement tools used globally by healthcare providers to diagnose PCOS in women at elevated risk; (2) to assess the comprehensiveness of these tools regarding mental health and chronic pain; (3) to list strategies for validating, disseminating, and implementing these tools; and (4) to provide future recommendations for experts in healthcare settings. Methods: This review utilized the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) and the Arksey and O’Malley York methodology. Studies were sourced from the PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library databases, with inclusion criteria focusing on peer-reviewed articles addressing PCOS diagnosis and associated comorbidities. Data extraction and analysis followed the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) recommendations. Results: A total of 63 studies met the inclusion criteria. Findings indicate that current screening tools for PCOS often lack comprehensive integration of mental health and chronic pain assessments. Tools like the PCOSQ and its updated version, PCOSQ-50, inadequately address pain-related symptoms, highlighting a gap in holistic patient evaluation. This review identified significant associations between PCOS and mental health disorders, including anxiety and depression, emphasizing the need for mental health screenings as part of PCOS management. Conclusions: There is a critical need for validated PCOS screening tools that encompass both physical and psychological aspects of the condition. Educating healthcare providers on the cultural and social determinants influencing PCOS can improve diagnosis and patient outcomes. Future research should focus on developing holistic screening tools and culturally relevant educational resources, aiming to enhance the overall quality of life for women with PCOS.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20397283
Volume :
14
Issue :
5
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
Clinics and Practice
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.f35c235705e549699c68bcee3fce1c34
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.3390/clinpract14050131