Endometriosis symposium: Harnessing opportunities for change | Melbourne
Hosted by Epworth Healthcare
At this Symposium, you will hear from a multidisciplinary group of speakers on the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of endometriosis, and how to empower those with this debilitating condition.
Designed to encourage collaboration and knowledge-sharing, the program will include interactive discussions, peer-to-peer learning opportunities, and expert-led conversations. An optional networking session in the afternoon will provide additional time to build connections and continue the conversation.
Learning outcomes:
• Describe the societal impact of endometriosis for young people, including its effects on education, employment, relationships, mental health, and economic participation.
• Demonstrate empathetic, trauma‑informed communication that validates patient experiences and supports emotional and psychosocial needs.
• Enhance patient and community health literacy by simplifying complex information, strengthening shared decision making, and closing gaps between healthcare professionals and diverse populations.
• Explain key concepts in endometriosis and pelvic pain management relevant to the perimenopause and help patients navigate available care pathways and services.
• Recognise endometriosis as a chronic, complex condition requiring long‑term, holistic, and person‑centred management.
• Identify biopsychosocial factors influencing the patient experience, including pain, mental health, social support, and quality of life.
• Identify the progress and persistent challenges in endometriosis and pelvic pain care over the past decades, relating to early intervention, patient support, long-term management and clinical standards.
• Explain key challenges in accessing care, such as diagnostic delay, stigma, fragmented services, and inequities across the health system.
• Discuss strategies to enhance continuity of care, multidisciplinary collaboration, and overall patient support within an endometriosis service or centre.
• Map the whole‑patient journey, from first symptoms through diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management, highlighting opportunities for improvement at each stage.
Target audience: Gynaecologists, nurses, GPs, allied health professionals, pain specialists, practice managers and research academics.
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