Development of an endometriosis self-assessment tool for patient.

Objective: This study aimed to develop and verify an endometriosis self-assessment tool (ESAT).

Methods: A non-experimental, descriptive, correlational study design was used. Candidate items were developed based on a conceptual framework constructed using the results of in-depth interviews and an integrative literature review.

Comparisons of the Incidence and Critical Risk Factors of Metabolic Syndrome in Patients With a Rheumatic Disease or Gout.

Background: Rheumatic disease and gout are particularly known to be associated with metabolic syndrome.

Purpose: To compare incidence, physiological indices, and risk factors of metabolic syndrome in patients with rheumatic diseases or gout.

Methods: Data were collected from medical records of 220 patients with rheumatic disease or gout.