Abstract
Background: Persistent genital arousal disorder (PGAD) is a rare condition characterized by unwanted and distressing symptoms of arousal and dysesthesia.
Aim: The aim of this scoping review is to map the current state of PGAD management, identify gaps in the literature, and understand patient perspectives.
Methods: We completed a scoping review following guidelines from the Joanna Briggs Institute and the PRISMA scoping reviews extension. A systematic literature search for articles pertaining to persistent genital arousal disorder/genito-pelvic dysesthesia was conducted in August 2023 via Medline, Embase, Scopus and Web of Science. The search returns were de-duplicated, and the remaining titles and abstracts were screened for inclusion. General publication characteristics and treatment data was extracted from the included publications via a pilot-tested Google form. All screening and extraction were completed in a masked, duplicate fashion.
Outcomes: Findings from our scoping review reveal a scarcity of systematic research, limited evidence-based data, and the importance of addressing both physical and psychiatric concerns.
Strengths and Limitations: All data was screened and extracted in a masked, duplicate fashion. To promote transparency and reproducibility and reduce the risk of bias the protocol and raw data was made available on Open Science Framework. Our study is cross-sectional in nature and thus findings may not be generalizable across time.
Conclusion: Management for persistent genital arousal disorder/genito-pelvic dysesthesia lacks a standardized framework indicating a need for further research and the development of clinical practice guidelines to improve patient care.
Aim: The aim of this scoping review is to map the current state of PGAD management, identify gaps in the literature, and understand patient perspectives.
Methods: We completed a scoping review following guidelines from the Joanna Briggs Institute and the PRISMA scoping reviews extension. A systematic literature search for articles pertaining to persistent genital arousal disorder/genito-pelvic dysesthesia was conducted in August 2023 via Medline, Embase, Scopus and Web of Science. The search returns were de-duplicated, and the remaining titles and abstracts were screened for inclusion. General publication characteristics and treatment data was extracted from the included publications via a pilot-tested Google form. All screening and extraction were completed in a masked, duplicate fashion.
Outcomes: Findings from our scoping review reveal a scarcity of systematic research, limited evidence-based data, and the importance of addressing both physical and psychiatric concerns.
Strengths and Limitations: All data was screened and extracted in a masked, duplicate fashion. To promote transparency and reproducibility and reduce the risk of bias the protocol and raw data was made available on Open Science Framework. Our study is cross-sectional in nature and thus findings may not be generalizable across time.
Conclusion: Management for persistent genital arousal disorder/genito-pelvic dysesthesia lacks a standardized framework indicating a need for further research and the development of clinical practice guidelines to improve patient care.
| Original language | American English |
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| Pages | 60 |
| State | Published - 16 Feb 2024 |
| Event | Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences Research Week 2024 - Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences, Tulsa, United States Duration: 13 Feb 2024 → 17 Feb 2024 https://medicine.okstate.edu/research/research_days.html |
Conference
| Conference | Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences Research Week 2024 |
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| Country/Territory | United States |
| City | Tulsa |
| Period | 13/02/24 → 17/02/24 |
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Keywords
- persistent genital arousal disorder
- scoping review
- women's sexual health