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Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Women's Health
  • Rehabilitation Technology

Background:

  • Pelvic floor dysfunction significantly impacts women's quality of life.
  • Current assessment methods for pelvic floor functionality vary.
  • Understanding anatomical and physiological factors is crucial for pelvic floor health.

Approach:

  • A systematic review following PRISMA guidelines was conducted.
  • Searched PubMed, ScienceDirect, Cochrane Library, and IEEE databases for sensor technology publications.
  • Manual search identified anatomical and physiological parameters.

Key Points:

  • 114 publications were included in the systematic review.
  • Twelve distinct sensor technologies for pelvic floor assessment were identified.
  • 16 anatomical and physiological parameters influencing pelvic floor health were identified and ranked.

Conclusions:

  • The review provides an overview of current sensor technologies for pelvic floor functionality assessment.
  • Identified parameters and technologies can guide the development of novel diagnostic and rehabilitative tools.
  • This work supports quantifiable prevention, diagnosis, and rehabilitation documentation for pelvic floor dysfunctions.