Person-Centered Care for Patients with Pessaries

Area of Science:

• Gynecology and Women's Health

Background:

• Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a prevalent condition in women, particularly affecting aging populations.
• POP significantly impacts quality of life, sexual function, and body image.

Purpose of the Study:

• To highlight vaginal support pessaries as a safe and effective non-surgical treatment for pelvic organ prolapse.
• To emphasize the importance of comprehensive evaluation and the role of nurse providers in pessary care.

Main Methods:

• Review of historical and current use of vaginal support pessaries for pelvic organ prolapse management.
• Discussion of the pessary fitting process, including comprehensive evaluation.
• Exploration of the role of nurse providers and family involvement in pessary care.

Main Results:

• Pessary fitting provides immediate symptom relief for women with pelvic organ prolapse.
• Nurse providers play a crucial role in direct pessary care, enhancing access to treatment.
• Caregiver and family support is vital for successful pessary management and follow-up.

Conclusions:

• Vaginal support pessaries are a safe, effective, and accessible non-surgical option for managing pelvic organ prolapse.
• The involvement of specialized healthcare providers like nurses and family support systems optimizes patient outcomes.