Endometriosis is a chronic, oestrogen-dependent condition with a wide range of symptoms and comorbidities that significantly affect physical, emotional and psychological well-being, as well as quality of life. Women with endometriosis often face complex treatment decisions with no universally accepted gold-standard therapy. Shared decision-making, supported by patient decision aids (PtDAs), can enhance patient knowledge and promote informed preferences and decisions. Digital PtDAs, in particular, offer potential for personalised, interactive and accessible decision support. Their characteristics, development process and evaluation in endometriosis care remain underexplored. The objective of this scoping review is to map the existing literature on digital PtDAs developed for women of reproductive age (18–49) with endometriosis, across a range of healthcare and digital health contexts.

This scoping review will follow the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) methodology for scoping reviews. A comprehensive three-step search, developed with an information specialist, will be conducted across MEDLINE (PubMed), CINAHL, Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane databases and grey literature sources. Citations will be imported into Rayyan for screening. Two independent reviewers will conduct study selection, data extraction and analysis. Data will be summarised using tables and descriptive content analysis to identify key features, development processes and evaluation methods of digital PtDAs. The review will be reported in accordance with Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews guidelines.

This review started off in July 2025, and the anticipated end date is November 2025. We plan to disseminate this research through publications, presentations at relevant national and international conferences and meetings with relevant stakeholders. This scoping review protocol has been registered at Open Science Framework (osf.io/fp86m). As this scoping review will use data from published and publicly available sources, research ethics approval is not required.

Endometriosis is a chronic gynaecological condition affecting 2%–10% of women worldwide, often leading to severe pain, organ dysfunction and infertility. Despite its prevalence, diagnosis is frequently delayed, and treatment options remain limited. Mobile health (mHealth) applications have gained popularity as tools for symptom tracking, yet concerns about their accessibility, evidence-based content and inclusivity persist. Ensuring that these digital tools are culturally relevant, user-friendly and available to diverse populations is crucial for improving patient care and engagement. This study aims to systematically review mobile applications designed for tracking endometriosis symptoms, with a focus on content quality, inclusivity and functionality. The objective is to identify gaps in existing apps and provide recommendations for developing more inclusive digital health solutions.

This study follows a systematic review methodology proposed by Gasteiger et al. The research process consists of seven steps, including defining research questions, identifying relevant applications, determining eligibility criteria, selecting and analysing apps and synthesising results. The apps will be sourced from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store via predefined search strategies. The evaluation criteria include content accuracy, usability, inclusivity, privacy protection and adherence to evidence-based medical guidelines. Data extraction focuses on app characteristics, including language availability, user accessibility, evidence-based symptom tracking and adherence to health equity principles. The Mobile App Rating Scale will be used to assess usability, functionality, aesthetics and information quality. The findings will be systematically compared to identify strengths, limitations and areas for improvement in existing applications.

This systematic review of applications offers an overview of available apps that can be downloaded in Switzerland. Furthermore, it will present a detailed analysis of those that are specifically geared towards symptom tracking and will evaluate the level of evidence-based content, inclusivity, data protection and quality. A key strength of this review is its multidisciplinary approach, which involves engaging experts in healthcare, digital technology, inclusivity and individuals with lived experiences with endometriosis.

Approval from an ethics committee is not required. Data and material will be available on request from the authors.