Electronic pelvic floor assessment questionnaire: a systematic review

Area of Science:

• Urology
• Gynecology
• Pelvic Floor Disorders

Background:

• Pelvic floor disorders significantly impact quality of life.
• Accurate assessment is crucial for evidence-based care.
• Validated questionnaires aid in understanding patient-reported outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

• To systematically review studies utilizing the electronic patient assessment questionnaire (ePAQ) for assessing pelvic floor disorders.
• To evaluate the utility of ePAQ in measuring quality of life related to pelvic floor dysfunction.
• To identify the applications of ePAQ in clinical practice.

Main Methods:

• A comprehensive literature search was conducted in November 2013.
• Studies using the ePAQ for pelvic floor assessment were identified.
• Eleven relevant articles were included in the systematic review.

Main Results:

• ePAQ demonstrated utility in screening and diagnosis of pelvic floor disorders.
• The tool aids in treatment prioritization and assessment of treatment response.
• Qualitative data and miscellaneous uses of ePAQ were also identified.

Conclusions:

• The pelvic floor assessment version of ePAQ is a valuable tool for clinicians.
• ePAQ facilitates comprehensive patient assessment before and after treatment.
• Utilizing ePAQ enhances the quality of care for individuals with pelvic floor disorders.