Key Publications
References and Links to Papers by Amie
Raising Awareness of Endometriosis in Adolescent Grls
May 2017
Endometriosis is a disorder typically diagnosed in women over 20, however it can begin for many during adolescence. This article aims to introduce the condition in adolescent girls; their symptoms, key issues and support needs. Nurses working in primary care settings are often amongst the first to encounter adolescents with symptom complaints, and they therefore play a crucial role in initiating diagnostic referral and providing education and support.
Therapeutic Affordances of Online Support Group Use in Women With Endometriosis
May 2016
The Internet has provided women living with endometriosis new opportunities to seek support online. Online support groups may provide a range of therapeutic affordances that may benefit these women. This research aims to examine the presence of therapeutic affordances as perceived by women who use endometriosis online support groups.