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Pessary placement and management.

M V Palumbo1

  • 1Fletcher Allen Health Care, Women's Health Care Services, 353 Blair Park, Williston, VT 05495, USA.

Ostomy/Wound Management
|March 14, 2002
PubMed
Summary

Vaginal pessaries offer a nonsurgical treatment for pelvic organ prolapse and urinary stress incontinence. Nurses require training to effectively fit, manage, and educate patients on pessary use for improved patient outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Gynecology
  • Nursing Education

Background:

  • Female pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a prevalent and distressing condition impacting many women.
  • Nonsurgical and surgical interventions are available for managing POP.
  • Vaginal pessaries are a key nonsurgical option for prolapse management and have emerged as a novel treatment for urinary stress incontinence (USI).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the importance of vaginal pessary use in treating pelvic organ prolapse and urinary stress incontinence.
  • To emphasize the essential role of nurses in the management of pessary therapy.
  • To underscore the need for defined nursing roles and comprehensive training regarding pessary care.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature and clinical practice regarding vaginal pessary use for POP and USI.
  • Discussion of different pessary types and their indications based on prolapse severity and direction.
  • Emphasis on the necessity of proper pessary fitting through trial and assessment.

Main Results:

  • Pessary fitting requires careful assessment and is crucial for treatment effectiveness.
  • Nurses at all practice levels need to be proficient in pessary management, including insertion, removal, and patient education.
  • Clear definition of nursing roles is necessary for optimal patient care and outcomes.

Conclusions:

  • Enhanced nurses' understanding and comfort with pessary use can significantly improve the management of POP and USI.
  • Standardized training and clear role delineation for nurses are vital for successful pessary implementation.
  • Further dissemination of skills and best practices for pessary care is recommended for healthcare professionals.

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