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Stephanie O'Donohue
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Advocate for progress in women's health & founder of TIGER UK. Writer and strategic comms & engagement lead. Interests include improving gynae experiences and collaborating for change.
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Could you spare 5-10 minutes?

This anonymous and voluntary survey aims to explore the opportunities and barriers to improving patient experiences of healthcare procedures that require access into or through the vagina. More info via the link:

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HCP survey (TIGER UK logo). Are you a healthcare professional currently involved in supporting or performing vaginal access procedures?
September 8, 2025 at 3:10 PM
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Please take part if you can, and share as widely as possible.

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Designed to capture patient insights and experiences of vaginal access procedures & help guide improvements. It only takes 5-10mins.

#WomensHealth #PatientSurvey #Gynaecology #PatientEngagement
Vaginal access procedures: patient experience survey. We would like to hear from anyone who has had a healthcare procedure/s in the last 10 years that required access into or through the vagina and: took place in the UK, was not done under general anaesthetic or with a spinal block, did not take place during or around labour or childbirth. Share your experience & help improve care The survey link is in the post...
July 8, 2025 at 10:13 AM
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Perhaps our biggest topic yet...

Our latest collaborative conversation focused on patient expectations in gynae care.

Details of how to join TIGER UK are towards the bottom of the blog.

#WomensHealth #Collaboration #SexualHealth #SRH #Gynaecology

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patient expectations in gynae care
July 4, 2025 at 9:43 AM
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How can patients be supported to feel more in control during gynaecological procedures?

Read the @tiger-uk.bsky.social blog reflecting on our members discussion between patients,healthcare professionals,researchers & more.
#WomensHealth #Gynaecology #Collaboration

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Supporting patients to feel in control during gynaecological procedures
Supporting patients to feel in control during gynaecological procedures Last month TIGER UK members came together to talk about how patients can be better supported to feel in control during gynaecolo...
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May 14, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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Are you interested in how patient information can impact pain experiences in gynaecology?

In this blog I reflect on our recent TIGER UK discussion between patients, healthcare professionals, researchers and other experts...

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#WomensHealth #gynaecology
April 1, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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If you are a UK-based gynaecologist pls join TIGER UK, a brand new network bringing together the insights of patients & healthcare professionals to help improve gynae experiences.

Read more here: lnkd.in/eKaupM-S

#Gynaecology #SexualHealth #WomensHealth
#endometriosis
#CervicalCancer
February 6, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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The @bmj_latest have published my latest piece on the importance of patient empowerment in #gynaecology, with a focus on #pain.
Comments and critiques welcome.
#WomensHealth
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Empowering patients is key to improving gynaecology experiences
A collaborative dialogue between clinician and patient can make a huge difference to patient experience, writes Stephanie O’Donohue It is vital that patients feel safe and supported when accessing g...
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February 21, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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🆕Have you had an adverse experience of an IUD procedure or smear test? Find out how you can take part in research to help develop understanding of lived experiences... www.pslhub.org/learn/patien... #patientsafety #womenshealth #healthresearch
Have you had an adverse experience of an IUD procedure or smear test?
In this interview, researcher Zara Ward tells us about her latest project looking at adverse experiences of intrauterine device (IUD) fittings, removals and cervical smear tests.
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March 20, 2025 at 8:37 AM
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1/4 When a patient experiences high levels of pain during a #gynaecology procedure it can cause huge distress and in some cases lasting trauma. It can affect trust and leave people fearful to access future appointments that could be critical to health outcomes.
March 13, 2025 at 11:35 AM
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1/3 I left a #gynaecology appointment traumatised, and unfortunately I am not alone.
March 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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GPs, please join TIGER UK and help us shape our collaborative work from the start.

Join TIGER UK on LinkedIn: lnkd.in/eZzxyK9R

Join TIGER UK on Facebook: lnkd.in/eg-nvhKu

Read the launch blog: lnkd.in/esRtKj72

#GPs #WomensHealth #ReproductiveHealth #SexualHealth #GeneralPractice
Wanted! GPs with an interest in women’s health TIGER UK is a brand new network for anyone passionate about working with, and learning from, others to improve gynaecology experiences and research. Bringing together the insights of healthcare professionals, patients, researchers and more, TIGER UK has been founded on the belief that meaningful progress lies in collaboration. GPs play a critical role when it comes to gynaecology procedures and services, particularly in shared decision-making, informed consent and reducing inequalities and bias. If you are a GP in the UK, and are keen to be part of this new collaborative, please join TIGER UK today and sign up for details of our first meeting.
February 14, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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Improving #gynaecology experiences requires a big picture approach & a lot of collaboration...

What's missing from this list of influencing factors?

Which do you think matter most?
Improving gynaecology experiences, some key factors: Informed consent Range of pain relief options Compassionate and dignified care for all Research: understanding the gaps and the evidence Recording patient experience Listening to patients Empowering patients Funding Addressing misogyny Learning from good and poor pratice Addressing bias and discrimination Training and education Quality of care Co-production Finding male and female champions Trauma informed care Accessibility Prompt diagnosis & treatment Shared decision making Patient safety
February 5, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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TIGER UK is a brand new network of people passionate about improving gynaecology experiences.

Find out more & how to join here:
lnkd.in/evzqc_eN

#hcp #nurse #SexualHealth #PatientEngagement #gynaecologist
January 27, 2025 at 9:56 PM
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New network for people passionate about improving gynaecology experiences.

Please join and help make a difference.

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#WomensHealth #gynaecology #collaboration
New network for people passionate about improving gynaecology experiences
Today, I have launched a new network called TIGER UK – Together Improving Gynae Experiences and Research. TIGER UK is for anyone passionate about sharing insights and working together to improve gynae...
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January 14, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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The @bmj_latest have published my latest piece on the importance of patient empowerment in #gynaecology, with a focus on #pain.
Comments and critiques welcome.
#WomensHealth
www.bmj.com/content/388/...
Empowering patients is key to improving gynaecology experiences
A collaborative dialogue between clinician and patient can make a huge difference to patient experience, writes Stephanie O’Donohue It is vital that patients feel safe and supported when accessing g...
www.bmj.com
February 21, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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If you are a UK-based gynaecologist pls join TIGER UK, a brand new network bringing together the insights of patients & healthcare professionals to help improve gynae experiences.

Read more here: lnkd.in/eKaupM-S

#Gynaecology #SexualHealth #WomensHealth
#endometriosis
#CervicalCancer
February 6, 2025 at 6:59 PM
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TIGER UK: A network for people passionate about improving gynaecology experiences - a new blog on the hub today www.pslhub.org/learn/patien... #womenshealth
On a white rectangle green text at the centre says "My vision? That positive gynaecology experiences become standard". In the bottom right-hand corner is a small green logo that says "patient safety learning, the hub".
January 28, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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🆕Stephanie O'Donohue tells us about a brand new network called TIGER UK, open to anyone passionate about working together to improve gynaecology experiences www.pslhub.org/learn/patien... #WomensHealth #collaboration #gynaecology @tiger-uk.bsky.social @stephodonohue.bsky.social
TIGER UK: A new network for people passionate about improving gynaecology experiences
In this short blog, Stephanie O'Donohue tells us about a brand new network called TIGER UK – Together Improving Gynae Experiences and Research. TIGER UK is for anyone passionate about sharing insights...
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January 28, 2025 at 8:52 AM
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TIGER UK is a new network for people ready & keen to share, listen, learn & genuinely collaborate for change.

If that sounds like pls join & help build a future where positive gynae experiences are standard.

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#WomensHealth #hcp #gynaecology #collaboration
January 18, 2025 at 12:44 PM
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New network for people passionate about improving gynaecology experiences.

Please join and help make a difference.

linkedin.com/pulse/new-ne...

#WomensHealth #gynaecology #collaboration
New network for people passionate about improving gynaecology experiences
Today, I have launched a new network called TIGER UK – Together Improving Gynae Experiences and Research. TIGER UK is for anyone passionate about sharing insights and working together to improve gynae...
linkedin.com
January 14, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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In this anonymous account a patient shares their experience of an #IUD insertion, highlighting issues around pain management, compassion and #InformedConsent.
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a quote from the linked to blog that says It does seem that there is an embedded culture within gynaecological care within which women are neither heard nor permitted agency over their bodies
January 7, 2025 at 9:48 AM
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No woman should have to endure extreme pain or trauma when accessing essential healthcare.

#womenshealth #hysteroscopy #gynae #pain

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Hysteroscopy: 6 calls for action to prevent avoidable harm
In this blog Patient Safety Learning will; outline the key safety concerns around hysteroscopy procedures, summarise recent national discussions highlighting these concerns, reflect on the new nationa...
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December 12, 2024 at 6:59 AM
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Investing in longer, women's health consultations like this would likely save the NHS money by reducing inefficiencies and improving outcomes.

#womenshealth #gynae #menopause
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One hour with a women's health expert and finally I felt seen
In this anonymous blog, a patient reflects on her recent appointment with a women's health expert. After decades of enduring both long-term debilitating symptoms and a history peppered with poorly rec...
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December 10, 2024 at 8:51 PM
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F**king Tories ...🤬
BBC News - Gynaecology patients going private to avoid NHS waiting lists
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Gynaecology patients going private to escape NHS waiting lists
Women in agony are using their savings to pay for urgent treatment to avoid waits of up to two years.
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December 9, 2024 at 11:45 AM
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On route to the Safety for All conference.

Looks like a great agenda ahead, including sessions on violence in healthcare, protecting the planet, and caring for caregivers and patients.

#SFAConference2024 #patientsafety
December 10, 2024 at 8:55 AM