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Urogynaecology providers' attitudes towards postnatal pelvic floor dysfunction
Carly Marjorie Cooke1, Orfhlaith E O'Sullivan2, Barry A O'Reilly2,3,4
1Department of Robotic Surgery and Urogynaecology, Cork University Maternity Hospital, Cork, Ireland. 113103571@umail.ucc.ie.
International Urogynecology Journal
|July 31, 2017
Summary
Healthcare providers know about pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) risks but often don't counsel patients. Developing PFD risk tools could improve patient education and prevention strategies.
Area of Science:
- Urogynecology
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Women's Health
Background:
- Postnatal pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) is common and causes significant morbidity in women after childbirth.
- Effective patient counseling on PFD risk and prevention is crucial for maternal health outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess urogynaecology providers' knowledge of risk and protective factors for postnatal PFD.
- To evaluate current practice patterns regarding patient counseling on postnatal PFD prevention.
Main Methods:
- An electronic survey was distributed to members of the European Urogynaecology Association (EUGA) and International Urogynaecology Association (IUGA).
- Data collected included provider demographics, awareness of PFD risk factors, beliefs about risk-estimate tools, and counseling practices.
Main Results:
- Most surveyed providers (372 total) were aware of major PFD risk and protective factors.
- Despite awareness, many providers do not routinely counsel patients on PFD prevention (39%) or inquire about symptoms (33% prenatal, 25% postnatal).
- A significant minority (25%) would consider cesarean section for PFD prevention.
Conclusions:
- Urogynaecology providers possess knowledge of PFD risk factors but fall short in patient education.
- Implementing user-friendly risk-estimate tools may enhance PFD counseling rates and improve preventative care.
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