The Hidden Gaps
Unveiling the Impact of Overlooked Women's Health in Clinical Practice
This research examines how overlooked women's health conditions in clinical practice lead to diagnostic delays, misdiagnosis, and systemic healthcare gaps that impact both patient outcomes and healthcare economics.
Key Findings
- •Women are 20-30% more likely than men to be misdiagnosed
- •Women are diagnosed on average four years later than men across 770 diseases
- •Conditions like endometriosis require an average of 5 providers over 7 years before diagnosis
- •Women's symptoms are often measured against male-centric diagnostic norms
Overview
This research paper examines the systemic gaps in clinical practice that lead to overlooked women's health conditions. The study reveals how diagnostic delays, misdiagnosis, and clinical bias create significant barriers to effective care for women, with profound implications for both individual health outcomes and healthcare system efficiency.
Research Impact
The findings from this research have significant implications for:
- Clinical practice and diagnostic protocols
- Healthcare system design and resource allocation
- Medical education and training programs
- Health policy and coverage decisions
- Patient navigation and care coordination
How ORI Addresses These Gaps
ORI (Our Research Intelligence) platform is designed to address the very gaps identified in this research. By capturing "Barrier Data" that traditional systems miss, ORI helps:
- Map symptoms to clinical guidelines that account for sex-specific presentations
- Shorten diagnostic journeys by connecting patients to appropriate specialists faster
- Surface individualized, evidence-aligned care options
- Generate structured health data that supports better clinical decision-making
- Enable sex-aware AI models that reduce diagnostic bias
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