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Area of Science:

  • Digital health interventions
  • Women's health
  • Pelvic floor disorders

Background:

  • Menopause transition significantly impacts quality of life and work.
  • Pelvic floor dysfunctions (PFDs) affect 40-50% of postmenopausal women.
  • Access barriers limit treatment for PFDs, necessitating new care models.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the outcomes of a digital pelvic program combining pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) and education.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness in postmenopausal women experiencing PFDs.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective, longitudinal study of 3051 postmenopausal women with PFDs.
  • Remote digital program delivered via mobile app, including PFMT with biofeedback and education.
  • Intervention asynchronously monitored and tailored by a physical therapist; clinical outcomes assessed using validated questionnaires.

Main Results:

  • High program completion (77.6%) and satisfaction (8.6/10) reported.
  • Significant decrease in daily life impact of pelvic floor symptoms (-19.55 points).
  • Reduced impairment in nonwork activities and productivity; improved mental health (anxiety/depression).

Conclusions:

  • The digital pelvic program is feasible, safe, and effective for improving PFD symptoms.
  • Significant improvements observed in mental health and work productivity.
  • Enhances equitable access to personalized interventions, improving women's quality of life.