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  • Pelvic Health Physiotherapy
  • Medical Device Management

Background:

  • Vaginal support pessaries treat pelvic organ prolapse but require skilled management to prevent complications.
  • Current training for physiotherapists in pessary management (PM) lacks standardized competency guidelines.
  • Effective PM is crucial for patient safety and optimal treatment outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and establish robust competency standards for physiotherapists in pessary management.
  • To create a benchmark for training institutions and a self-assessment tool for clinicians.
  • To enhance the safe and effective use of pessaries for women with pelvic organ prolapse.

Main Methods:

  • A scoping review of existing literature on PM training was performed.
  • Draft competency standards were developed and refined by a multidisciplinary focus group.
  • An e-Delphi methodology with a multinational expert panel finalized the standards through online surveys and a videoconference.

Main Results:

  • Consensus was achieved on all 73 (100%) competency standards for PM, covering knowledge, professional activities, and role-specific skills.
  • High stability (95.9%) was demonstrated across the developed standards.
  • The study involved 29 experts with no attrition throughout the e-Delphi process.

Conclusions:

  • This study presents the first evidence-based recommendations for physiotherapist training in pessary management.
  • The established competency standards offer a valuable tool for self-assessment and training benchmarks.
  • Implementation of these standards is expected to improve patient care options and mitigate risks associated with pessary use.